Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. A stray severe thunderstorm is possible. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph.. Isolated thunderstorms early, then mainly cloudy after midnight. A few storms may be severe.

Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. June 21, 8: Demand continues to be strong for U.

Export data in April was stronger than expected, says economist Len Steiner with Steiner Consulting Group. Wet, cool spring conditions are giving way to warm, dry weather and moderate drought in the northwest Corn Belt. Although rain and cold weather have delayed planting for many farmers, the market has not responded with higher prices.

The Choice-Select spread increased earlier than normal this spring, thanks in part to supply issues. Hog prices continued a four-month rally last week, thanks primarily to strong domestic and export markets. Wet weather and currency shifts influenced grain markets over the past week, but it may be a few more weeks before acreage and yield guesses begin to form trade expectations for new crop production.

For Karl Setzer, it has been interesting watching the corn and soybean markets fluctuate but still remain in the same basic trading range. Dockside in Rotterdam, the European logistics ace for Glencore Agriculture gives up trying to remember all the workers and contractors who made it possible to fill a wagon train with soybean meal from Argentina.

A torrent of rain and snow across the central Plains and southern Corn Belt over the weekend led to a rally in grain futures early in the week after concern over trade disputes sunk prices the week before.

China may have agreed to allow U. The announcement last week comes in the wake of the same type of announcement last fall, says Josh Maples, an ag economist with Mississippi State University. To date, no beef…. Hog prices were up over the first quarter of compared to a year ago, although prices have trickled lower over the past few weeks due to larger supplies. Midwest and mid-South are being closely watched. The trade tension between the U. President Donald Trump is a well-known fan of U.

Breeding herd numbers are 1. Corn prices got some help from the Prospective Plantings and Grain Stocks reports, but soybean futures drew pressure. Just four months ago, investors in Mexico were bracing for disaster.

Trade agreements were sure to be ripped up. Thousands of jobless Mexicans, expelled from their American homes, would flood back across the border. Analysts could hardly cut their forecasts fast enough.

As is often the case, the days leading up to the March 31 USDA Prospective Plantings Report were ones of speculation and waiting for the grain market. About Us Contact Us.

Tonight Isolated thunderstorms early, then mainly cloudy after midnight. Increased exports bode well for meat industry.

By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today Jun 14, 0. Weather and world markets ignite market fireworks. By Bill Tiedje, Iowa Farmer Today Jun 14, 0. Latest price boost bodes well for feeder cattle. By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today Jun 7, 0. Feeder cattle continue to enjoy a strong summer market.

As forecasts flip toward hot and dry, volatility could rise. By Roy Leidahl, Iowa Farmer Today Jun 7, 0. Crop demand supportive of a rally. Jun 1, 0.

By Gene Lucht, Iowa Farmer Today May 31, 0. Economist analyzes changes to Choice-Select spread. By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today May 31, 0. Pork belly provides fuel for increase in value. By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today May 24, 0.

Weather, currency and shifting exports at play. By Bill Tiedje, Iowa Farmer Today May 24, 0. Amid weather concerns, demand buoys bean prices. By Roy Leidahl, Iowa Farmer Today May 17, 0. Weather is staying high in market concerns.

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ALL STATES AG PARTS. Tractors, Farm Equip Estate Auction. Tractors, Straight Trucks and Trailers. Volatility rises in feeder cattle market. By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today May 17, 0. Feeder cattle prices continue to strengthen, bringing more volatility to the market. Demands push packers to boost slaughter. By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today May 10, 0.

Meat exports soared in March as markets continue to handle larger supplies. Slow planting progress, risk may affect prices. By Gene Lucht, Iowa Farmer Today May 10, 0. Olympian expands Glencore empire with emerging food colossus. By Javier Blas, Bloomberg News May 3, 0. By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today May 3, 0. Feeder cattle prices soared this past week. Weather-driven market swings continue. By Bill Tiedje, Iowa Farmer Today May 3, 0. Farmers hope for rally, markets look to entice sales.

By Roy Leidahl, Iowa Farmer Today Apr 26, 0. By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today Apr 26, 0. First-quarter change in pork exports supports prices. By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today Apr 19, 0. Markets watch for persistent weather in Corn Belt. By Bill Tiedje, Iowa Farmer Today Apr 19, 0. Expect the unexpected when handling livestock. Videos Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos.

Commented Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Trump's Chinese trade tension claims grain as latest victim. By Megan Durisin and Mario Parker, Bloomberg News Apr 14, 0. Cattle prices will drop as large supplies head to plant. By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today Apr 12, 0. Several factors could be contributing to recent softness in the feeder cattle market. Corn demand strength looks to lift prices.

By Bill Tiedje, Iowa Farmer Today Apr 12, 0. China's beef with U. By Bruce Einhorn, Bloomberg News Apr 5, 0. Pork production expected to continue growth. By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today Apr 5, 0. Reports suggest more support for corn prices. By Roy Leidahl, Iowa Farmer Today Apr 5, 0. Davis and Andrea Navarro, Bloomberg News Apr 4, 0. Jump in frozen beef stocks a seasonal surprise.

By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today Mar 29, 0. Analyst eyes acreage possibilities before report. By Gene Lucht, Iowa Farmer Today Mar 29, 0.

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Feeder cattle prices see boost from futures. By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today Mar 22, 0. Cattle prices continue to strengthen across the board.

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