Farmer sentiment worsened in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index declined from 127 in March to 121. The Current Conditions Index decreased by 11 points, while the Future Expectations Index decreased by 4 points. This month’s Future Expectations Index was 16 po…
While other wheat and grain markets have seen some price volatility due to weather, planting progress and geopolitical issues, the durum market and prices have remained relatively flat.
While ongoing supply disruptions due to the war in Iran and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz has caused crude oil and wheat prices to rise, the conflict has had less impact on the sunflower market comparatively.
Volatile weather conditions have been making for some volatile swings in the wheat market this spring.
As the 2026 corn crop is being planted, improving new crop corn futures prices are creating marketing opportunities for producers.
Drought conditions in many major cattle-producing regions of the U.S. could be an obstacle to herd rebuilding efforts.
Drought in the western Plains has some farmers concerned, while the southeast and the upper Midwest is wetter than usual.
The markets are eyeing the forecast to see whether planting progress will push forward or not.
The latest USDA cattle on feed report showed lower inventory and placements.
With conflict ongoing in the Middle East, the grain market is looking for other movement.
The beef Choice-Select spread has been negative for part of April.
The latest USDA hogs and pigs report showed a small increase in total inventory, although the breeding herd declined more than expected, the Livestock Marketing Information Center said.
Funds in the grain market are in record long positions, and there is an energy, fertilizer and weather premium is the market, said Don Roose at U.S. Commodities.
Beef purchases for summer grilling season will begin to provide more information on how willing consumers are to pay higher beef prices, University of Tennessee Ag Economist Andrew Griffith said.
The grain market continues to experience war, weather, and energy premium swings.
Grain markets continue to react to conflict in Iran and repercussions with Chinese trade.
Calf and feeder cattle markets have been pressured the past couple of weeks, said Andrew Griffith, livestock marketing specialist at University of Tennessee.
Grain markets are aiming for better results as they adjust to continued military action in the Middle East.
The bombing in the Middle East this past weekend and subsequent fallout is under evaluation as markets start March action.
Calf and feeder cattle prices remain strong but do seem to have plateaued and are mainly moving sideways, said Andrew Griffith, livestock marketing specialist at University of Tennessee.
A longtime grain analyst sees positive market effects after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled some of President Donald Trump’s tariffs illegal Feb. 20.
There is little doubt grass cattle buyers are out in full force with lightweight calf prices increasing at a rapid pace, said Andrew Griffith, livestock marketing specialist at the University of Tennessee.
“There is no fun or enjoyment in trading something when one party knows they are pricing a loss from the start,” Andrew Griffith, University of Tennessee livestock marketing specialist, said in a recent column.
Recently Listed
Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.
