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U.S. grains: Wheat hits 3-1/2-year low on export competition

Mar. 6, 2024 at 4:51 pm CST

Benchmark Chicago wheat futures tumbled to their lowest point in more than three years on Wednesday as low prices in an Algerian import tender this week highlighted stiff global export competition from Black Sea grain supplies, traders said.

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CBOT weekly outlook: Little to come from March S/D report

Mar. 6, 2024 at 2:29 pm CST

By Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm

U.S. grains: Grains and soy falter on large South American supplies

Mar. 5, 2024 at 5:44 pm CST

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

U.S. livestock: Hogs end down after setting contract highs

Mar. 5, 2024 at 5:40 pm CST

By Reuters Tom Polansek

Klassen: Grassers and herd rebuilding confidence keeps feeders elevated

Mar. 5, 2024 at 11:41 am CST

By Jerry Klassen

U.S. grains: Soybeans and corn rise on bargain-buying after sharp falls

Mar. 4, 2024 at 4:26 pm CST

U.S. soybean and corn futures rose on Monday on bargain buying and short-covering after hitting three-year lows recently, but plentiful supply from South America limited gains, analysts said.

By Heather Schlitz Reuters

U.S. livestock: Livestock futures rally on technical trading, wholesale pricing

Mar. 1, 2024 at 4:01 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures rebounded on Friday, capping a volatile week of trading with a flurry of technical moves amid signs that consumer demand for beef remains strong.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans off 3-year low, but gain limited by global supplies

Mar. 1, 2024 at 3:56 pm CST

Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean futures turned higher on Friday on signs of bargain buying and short-covering, after hitting three-year lows the previous day, although sluggish exports and hefty global supplies continue to weigh on prices, traders said.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters

Commodity Classic day one: Farmers concerned about EPA’s herbicide strategy

Mar. 1, 2024 at 10:32 am CST

Day one of the 2024 Commodity Classic is in the books and a few interesting themes emerged from the annual gathering of U.S. corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers.

By Sean Pratt

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue to slide on profit-taking

Feb. 29, 2024 at 5:22 pm CST

Chicago Mercantile Exchange feeder cattle futures fell again on Thursday, amid ongoing profit-taking as some market participants sought cover as cash prices continue to stay firm, traders said.

By P.J. Huffstutter Reuters