Futures Market Overview

The wheat market fell flat into month end on Tuesday. Kansas City led the way with losses of 6 to 15 ¼ cents and in delivery May down 21. Chicago contracts were down 3 to 7 ¼ cents across the nearbys...

Lean hogs closed out the Tuesday session with contracts anywhere from 45 cents lower to 62 cents and the summer months the weakest. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was up $2.40 from...

Corn futures closed out the Tuesday session with most contracts fractionally to 3 ¼ cents lower and May up ¼ cent. On Tuesday, the Biden administration released its guidance on SAF feedstock, allowing...

Cotton futures collapsed on Tuesday, with contracts down 128 to 309 points across the front months and deferreds 31 to 79 points lower. Price limits are back to 3 cents due to nearby futures getting back...

Soybeans posted double digit losses on Tuesday, with contracts down 15 ¼ to 19 ¾ cents across the board. Soymeal was down $1.80 to $3/ton at the close. Soy Oil was in freefall mode, down another 69 to...

Live cattle closed out the Tuesday session with contracts fading off another $2.17 to $2.72 as April rolled off the board. Cash trade has yet to develop this week, with last weeks was $182-183 in the South,...

Stagflation, a term that’s been buzzing around the financial world, is a complex economic phenomenon with significant implications for investors and the broader economy. It’s a bit like having a skunk...

We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of your day, and your favorite boot or shoe suddenly gives out. It might seem like a minor inconvenience, but relying on your shoes for daily activities can...