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National Fruit and Vegetable Retail Report
USDA1 hour ago
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National Watermelon Report
USDAFri May 10, 7:11PM CDT
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Russia’s wheat freeze, historical corn price patterns & how global weather extremes are affecting markets
Best Weather Inc.Fri May 10, 7:04PM CDT
Jim covers the major weather drivers for soybeans, corn, wheat, cocoa, and natural gas.
Pure Hedge - Livestock and Grain
Walsh TradingFri May 10, 4:41PM CDT
Bearish WASDE For Soybeans. I Would Not Want To Be Long.
Live Cattle Turn Around to Close Friday Higher
BarchartFri May 10, 4:40PM CDT
Live cattle saw initial weakness on Friday, as contracts closed with gains of 20 to 55 cents. Cash was mixed around this week, with the South seeing action anywhere from $183-185, and the North at $186-187. Feeders were on a mixed note at the close with strength in corn pressuring...
Wheat Bulls Punch Higher on Friday as Chicago Hits 5 Month High
BarchartFri May 10, 4:40PM CDT
The wheat complex saw stronger trade on Friday, with assistance from some bull friendly USDA numbers. Chicago contracts were up 18 ¼ to 26 cents across most active contracts. Kansas City futures were up 12 ¾ to 21 ½ cents across the board to round out the week. MPLS spring...
Cotton Heads Lower to Round Out the Week
BarchartFri May 10, 4:40PM CDT
The cotton market closed with losses of 55 to 133 points across most contracts on Friday, despite USDA calling for a tighter carryout on old crop. The Friday afternoon Commitment of Traders report showed spec adding 11,765 contracts to their new net short position as of 5/7 at 13,699 contracts....
Hogs Push Higher on Friday
BarchartFri May 10, 4:40PM CDT
Lean hogs saw gains of 20 to 87 cents across most contracts on Friday, with May down 25 cents and sticking close to the index ahead of next week’s expiration. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was down 94 cents in the Friday PM report at $88.41. The CME...
Soybeans Hold Gains Despite Less Friendly USDA Numbers
BarchartFri May 10, 4:40PM CDT
Bean futures saw Friday action heading higher into the weekend, as contracts were up anywhere from 1 ¾ to 12 ¼ cents across the board. Soymeal futures were down $1-$2.40/ton. Soy Oil was in rally mode to end the week, with contracts up 104 to 180 points. Weekly data from...
Corn Heads Into the Weekend on a High Note
BarchartFri May 10, 4:40PM CDT
Corn futures posted gains of 4 ¼ to 13 ¼ cents on the Friday session. Futures closed out the day near the highs, following the release of some bull friendly USDA data. In the Friday afternoon Commitment of Traders report, CFTC data showed spec funds in corn futures and options...
Ornamental Shipment Report through Otay Mesa - San Francisco, CA
USDAFri May 10, 4:33PM CDT
REPORTING OFFICE: EL CENTRO MAY 10 2024 DOMESTIC SHIPMENTS AND IMPORTS OF ORNAMENTAL CROPS FOR MAY 09 2024 ...
Weekly National Sheep Summary
USDAFri May 10, 4:33PM CDT
SA_LS855 San Angelo, TX Fri May 10, 2024 USDA Market News National Sheep Summary for Week Ending Friday, May 10, 2024 Weekly Trends: Compared to last week slaughter lambs mostly steady to 30.00 lower. Slaughter ewes mostly steady to 5.00 lower. Feeder lambs not well tested. ...
National Weekly Cow and Boneless Beef Summary
USDAFri May 10, 4:19PM CDT
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