 True nature of the South American crop Weather in South America Export tax for Argentina  Record highs in the cattle Is February Live Cattle to cheap?Από τον Rural Radio Network

 Trade & Tariffs Weather in South America Weather worries in the U.S. Dabo speech Opec Oil COF out on Friday New highs in cattle  Jan 31st Cattle Inventory Record highs setΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 What is your take away on the beans  Shipment disruptions with Brazil Weather concerns for wheat? Weather in Brazil & Argentina  Trade agreement with China History making trade for cattle Latest on the Mexican borderΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Trump euphoria Delay in tariffs  China talks U.S. Dollar Do cattle want out? Is there position squaring for cattle Weather worries on lack of moisture Artic blast and feedlot cattleΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Non commercial buying on the grains Headed into a holiday trade Soybeans saw some commercial buying Cattle will finish mixed Weekly chart for cattle Pressure for cattle going into the weekend Holiday trade headlines Artic blast & livestockΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Biden Administration on Biofuels  Technicals with lows in the soybeans Bullish corn bearish beans & spreading MLK on Monday with the inauguration  Dressed cattle jumping Sale barn prices showing price discoveryΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Brazil StoneX Numbers Weather concerns South America Less then a week from Inauguration  Collapse in May beans How do we keep from going back to 2015 cattle markets Consumer demand for meatΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Higher feeder cattle prices Steady cash out of Iowa Artic blast on the cattle market Stronger pork cutout values Beans had a reversal down Weather in Argentina CONAB numbersΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Weather market Soybean trade Stocks to use ratio What technicals are you seeing in the trade Spread between corn & wheat Can we see higher prices again for cattle this week?Από τον Rural Radio Network

 Weather in S.A. changes in past 24 hours WASDE report Strong market buying for corn, selling for beans & wheat  Reversal in the product market Higher cash for the cattleΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Grains not a lot of push-coil around 20 day moving average Weather in S.A.  WASDE report Higher cash Goldman roll Are the cattle overbought? Is there some nervousness amongst cattle producers Why did the hogs turn negativeΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Market broke early to fight its way back How much producer selling is out there? Friday USDA report outlook Longer range weather maps have rain in Argentina  Debate on tariffs in new administration Dollar trade effects on grain & livestock Port strike concerns?  Strong sale barn push ISIS raids-what will happen to processing?…

 Weather in South America & time frame of growing season Weather here in the U.S. USDA report out end of week Cattle markets on fire-in the cashΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Crop numbers for Brazil from StoneX Weather in South America & time frame of growing season Weather here in the U.S. China and their stock market Cattle markets on fire-in the cashΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Demand is good A lot of uncertainty into the new year Volatility will continue to increase Beans as well pushing the prices Inauguration coming up Spicey cattle marketΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

The corn and soybean markets showed notable activity today, reflecting a mix of technical and fundamental factors driving their movements.Corn closed with strength, supported by export demand and technical positioning. Technically, the charts indicate a rally driven by favorable weather conditions and fund interest. In soybeans, the market gained m…

 What was the biggest market movers in ‘24 What are you watching for in ‘25 Trump trade unwind Natural gas prices looking at the January Midwest weather Dollar stall Commodities showing some upside  Mother nature overrides allΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

Chad Moyer fills in for Susan todayΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 South American weather Continued rally in the corn & beans Aggressive selling for grains Cattle had a strong trade dayΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Christmas Rally is underway Brazil crop conditions How is the SA harvest going What is crops in Argentina looking like? What can expect out of China? H&P reportΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Holiday trade mode is on Fridays keeping government open Year round E15 still a no go Watch the winter wheat crop in Russia Consumer confidence index dropped Weather in South America & Mexico  Cattle market into holiday mode as wellΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Stock market was a driver in the trade today Fundamentals not seeing much change Is trade done for the week for cattle? A turn around Friday on the grains Ratio between November beans & December corn Beans finding the level they need? Year end thoughts for the grains? Good story headed for corn to year end…

 Corn & beans try to support with exports HPAI and feed demand What changed for the beans today? New lows in feeder cattleΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Brazil currency Government bail-out  Feds World soybeans How good is the Brazil bean crop? Tariff trade & potential agreementsΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Brazil currency Government bail out  South American weather End of year, end of quarter FED tomorrow COF on Friday Who will blink first on the cash?Από τον Rural Radio Network

How would you describe the corn market at this time?2. What does the soybean market look like?3. What impact has Palm Oil prices had on soybeans?4. How does South American weather look overall?5. What did you think of the NOPA crush numbers?6. How were export inspections this morning?7. Is there anything that should be done with our marketing plan?…

 Busy cash week for cattle US/Mexico border moving forward Hogs push higher for a Friday Tuesday WASDE report for cornΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Need good old demand back Need to step away from politics & weather LaNina Weekly Export Sales Higher cattle being passed onΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

The Final Bell is a daily interactive wrap-up of what happened each day in the commodity markets. The Rural Radio Network will visit with a wide range of analysts to stay on top of market trends to help farmers and ranchers make informed decisions.Από τον Rural Radio Network

 WASDE Report What does the competition look like going forward? What does next years demand out of China look like? Is it to early to be pricing stuff? How are the basis levels? Are we in the start of a new market?Από τον Rural Radio Network

 Are we jumping into holiday mode too early for the trade? WASDE thoughts China corn crop conditions Some set back in front month feeders First notice day for December in the live cattle Are the markets overdone? Are the highs in for the month for cattle?Από τον Rural Radio Network

 Two-week highs in beans New weekly highs in wheat Russia wheat issues Corn had a beautiful ending to the week Higher cash cattle  Hogs were not sleeping this weekΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Tyson closing plant in KS Cargill with cutbacks Cash trade is talked strong Will producer hold out till the 11th hour? Sale barn movement & heifers staying home Hog pressure Grains chopping sideways Crush number update and pressure on meal market Slowing down of exports  South American weather favorable…

 Is China trying to make a tariff trade deal? Holiday trade continues Buying support at lower range for beans South American weather still looks good 45Z got kicked down the road December basis for corn & beans? Tyson/Cargill and the cattle marketΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Coming off a holiday trade Buy & fill “Hit the floor” in the feeders `Goldman roll set to start Cash feeders are hot-can it continue this week?  Good rally over the past 13 days Demand wasn’t an issue for hogs today China back again for more U.S. beans overnight Fall fertilizer application concerns Solid weather for South America nearby…

The corn and soybean markets have shown mixed action today. Corn remains under moderate pressure due to seasonal trends and ongoing harvest progress, while soybeans have been fluctuating near previous lows, reflecting uncertainty in both the supply chain and export markets.Funds' Impact: Speculative funds continue to influence these markets. Manage…

 Why did the markets move Tuesday to revert back today? What is going on with soy oil? Feeder cattle with new world screwworm High cash cattle market Personal income rose Open interest records in the hogs Good consumer demand-but Mexico 40% of pork exports More thoughts on Trump tariffsΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Tariff weight & potential impact Corn set back Beans hovering near previous lows Pre-holiday trade action  Global stage for grains Strong range for the feeder cattle How short bought is the south on cattle?Από τον Rural Radio Network

 Holiday trade mode underway EU wheat down Risk off? What is going on in gold & silver? Dollar down but off the lows a few weeks ago Inflationary trade going on? CFTC Report Volatility in the cattle marketΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Split market action  Grain under pressure  South American export & production numbers Managed money going forward Better than expected cash Sale barn strongΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Russia Ukraine tension Trump policy on trade New lows in soybeans South American growing  China, hogs & the funds Live cattle struggled while feeders saw a positive tradeΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Russia Ukraine tension China agreement with Brazil South American growing  Supply demand fundamentals FEDS fewer rate cuts? Retail data for the month of OctoberΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Russia Ukraine tension Weekend headlines pulling attention Geo politics vs. trade issues  Does the trade care? South American progress Dollar tradeΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

 Seasonality’s of the markets South America weather New administration  Strong U.S. dollar Russia Ukraine situation geo political  Cattle hold onto some positivesΑπό τον Rural Radio Network

The recovery in the corn, soybean, and wheat markets today appears to be driven by several factors, including improved export activity and some technical buying. Market sentiment may also be influenced by shifts in global weather patterns, particularly in South America, and by updates on U.S. harvest progress.Key Points:NOPA Crush Numbers: The late…

The markets remain on edge with election expectations shaping the forward outlook. Weak prices continue to dominate conversations as the "elephant in the room," causing concerns across the agricultural sector. In the cattle market, midday trading saw a noticeable breakdown, signaling cautious sentiment. Meanwhile, the hog market faced its own press…

The market is adjusting to a complex mix of factors this week. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been a focal point, adding to broader global expectations across markets. Flash sales activity remains a driving factor, with an eye on Brazilian growing conditions, which have been generally favorable. Additionally, the impact of elections continues t…

The grain markets are watching several pivotal factors this week, with money management strategies potentially being the biggest influence. Last week, China purchased about half of its grain needs from the U.S., underscoring the ongoing influence of the Chinese economy on commodity trade. South American weather is improving, leading to favorable gr…

The grain markets started the week off sluggishly after an overbought Friday, leaving traders to wonder if this trend will spill over. The dollar strengthened significantly, adding further pressure to commodity prices. Meanwhile, wheat remains attractively priced, but political discussions and uncertainty continue to weigh on market sentiment. In t…

The latest WASDE report brought some mixed reactions, with overall production numbers closely aligning with expectations but a few regional surprises in state-level yields. The corn balance sheet reflected steady demand but highlighted some adjustments in exports and feed usage, keeping stocks relatively tight. Soybean numbers appeared slightly mor…