All grains closed lower today, while live and feeder cattle saw triple digit gains again. J.J. Lauby with Agri Management Systems breaks down today's trade.

Topics:

- Weather and planting progress

- Export sales still strong

- Cattle futures follow cash trade higher

It was a strong finish to the week for wheat and an even stronger one for the cattle markets. On this episode of the Channel Final Bell, Kyle Bumsted with Allendale breaks down Friday’s close, including double-digit gains in all three wheat contracts. Corn and soybeans had mixed closes, while live and feeder cattle surged to record highs. Kyle also discusses outside market pressure from the dollar, crude oil, and a strong Dow rally. Don’t miss his thoughts on what to watch heading into next week.

Soybeans reversed their negative trade just ahead of the close to settle 5 cents higher. Corn and wheat settle within pennies of unchanged, and feeder cattle traded mostly lower despite strong cash trade.

Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing recapped today's trade.

Topics:

- Soybean reversal

- Strength in bean oil

- May goes off the board

- May-August spread in feeder cattle

Feeders are the leaders yet again, settling up over $2.20 in May. Meanwhile, corn and soybeans closed double digits lower, pressured by planting pace and demand.

David Ericson with Ag Optimus in Akron, Iowa, breaks down today's trade.

Topics:

- Feeders are the leaders

- Potential close of Mexican border

- Live cattle and lean hog relationship

- Grains eye planting progress, demand

Darin Fessler with Lakefront Futures and Options recaps today's commodity trade.

Topics:

- Grains slow start, late recovery

- Significance of spread action

- Keys for this week

Austin Schroeder of Brugler Marketing and Management recaps Fridays market trade.

Topics:

- Tariffs and trade

- Wheat waits for a spark

- Great day for feeder cattle

- Keys for trade next week

Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics joins the Channel Final Bell to break down today’s market movers.

From new trade developments with Japan, South Korea, and India to bean oil leading the percentage gains — Mike shares what’s pushing the market higher.

We also dive into export sales, key technical signals, and what producers should be thinking about when it comes to risk management in today’s volatile environment.

Jeff Peterson, president of Heartland Farm Partners in Lincoln, breaks down today's commodity trade.

Topics:

Why do you think we are seeing the soybean market higher today and the corn market is lower?

How do you feel about the corn and soybean markets overall?

Are the funds playing much of a role in the markets at this time?

What do you think about the United States Weather at this time?

How does South American weather look?

How is corn demand?

Is the soybean demand doing okay?

What are the keys to watch going forward?

Corn and wheat were under pressure today, while soybeans got a modest boost. In livestock trade, most contracts in live cattle, feeder cattle and lean hogs settled over $2 higher.

Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net joins Final Bell host Chad Moyer to break down today's market activity.

Topics:

- Rangebound soybeans

- Soy oil/meal fall off

- Corn technicals vs. plantings

- Cattle chase cash

- Attitude of general economy

- Keys to risk management

Despite grains trading higher overnight, corn, soybeans and wheat all finished lower after the long holiday weekend. Live and feeder cattle also closed lower, while lean hogs were able to find some strength.

Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors breaks down Monday's market activity.

Topics:

Outside push of grains

Dropping dollar - long term impact

Planting progress

Cattle on Feed takeaways

Preview of the week's trade