Fresh U.S. potatoes not in Japan any time soon

The head of the National Potato Council says momentum for U.S. fresh potato market access to Japan remains stalled after officials recently met in Idaho. Kam Quarles tells Brownfield, “You have responsibilities with your trading partners that go far beyond just this single commodity.” “It’s really reflective of whether or not you’re going to be…Continue Reading

Cattle, hog futures mixed to end the week

Cattle, hog futures mixed to end the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, watching direct business finish out the week. October live cattle closed $.35 lower at $183.75 and December lives closed $.35 lower at $184.47.  October feeder cattle closed $.15 higher at $247.07 and November feeders closed $.72 higher at $245.70.  Direct cash cattle trade was…Continue Reading

Strong end to the week for soybeans, soybean meal

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, cementing a solidly higher weekly finish. The trade was monitoring harvest delays in the southeast against faster activity in other parts of the region. That disparity should be reflected in Monday’s weekly crop progress and condition numbers. There was more talk of new U.S. soybean purchases by…Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 27, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.18, up 4 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.65 and 3/4, up 24 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $343.70, up $19.50Oct. soybean oil closed at 42.18, down 74 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.80, down 4 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $183.75, down 35 centsOct. feeder cattle…Continue Reading

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