Corn stalk numbers, a new production estimate from Brazil, which brings a drop in soybean estimates. Weather in SA. Ethanol concerns here in the U.S. & S.A. Limit down trade in the cattle & the hogs again today. Aggressive buying of meat has been accomplished & we are seeing a drop in demand.

Planting intentions report, where did the acres go, stocks, ethanol. Is there questioning of the USDA numbers? From end of month, end of quarter and moving into a new month how prices will fair be going into April. Human abilities and the futures. Long calls for the cattle market. Crazy livestock trade, COVID-19 & JBS. Volatility is there for the livestock stronger then we have seen in a long time.

DDgs & the Albion plant closing, ethanol, how long will all this last, will the corn market react.  A lot of stuff we haven’t had to deal with before.  Planting attentions report out tomorrow.  Has it been overlooked?  Self-isolation looked forward to for spring planting.  Weekly export numbers.  Beans have had some positive news to start out the week.  South American Ports & COVID-19.  Dollar movement how will that effect the trade.  Cattle didn’t trade limit down on the day-so that’s a positive.  Hogs unfortunately went lower on expanded limits.

What is going on in the cattle market & how do we survive it? Friday finished another limit down day. How do we recover? Recap of the cash markets this week. What is the packers story from their side? Hogs also see a limit down trade. Talk of China recover from COVID-19 they will need the proteins. Drop in the corn market. Energy is pulling the market lower.

Market chatter is still about COVID-19, Wheat bounced backwards today, a breather was expected. Ethanol markets does not feel good. Are we going to see a dump in corn? Will quarterly stocks or planting intentions help the market? Will next week’s reports set the tone? Cattle have been giving back a bit.

It’s an off day in the market trade…except for the wheat market that has been on fire. Corn did have a bounce in recovery. Meat & wheat going hand in hand. Ethanol might have a part in that. Soybeans are confused. The meal market and demand are a big part of it. Aid for farmers coming from DC. Weather concerns in South America.

Light selling in the wheat…how did that effect the corn trade? Oil & ethanol concerns. How soon will we be back to normal? Planting intentions report due out at months end. Could we see increase in unplanted acres? Corn/bean ratio and what are we seeing in the basis? Cattle market on expanded limits, one needs the other. Is Tyson’s announcement effecting the markets?

It was a good market day. Stock market wasn’t the best, Dow down. Double digit increases in soybeans & Chicago/KC wheat. Sue looks at the money leaving the stock market on rallies. Money will find safety. Ag could see a good return on their investment. Packers are offering certain bids…but a bill in the house will focus on bottom prices for cattle to be purchased. Will we see decreased numbers in next cold storage report? Thoughts on the planting intentions report while looking at some new grain movement issues out of South America.

Just when you thought the markets couldn’t get anymore uncertain. Always has had the feel the markets should trade…people need to have the opportunity to sell. Under the surface is the global supply system, ag has had issues with ports not being open, people not being able to get food-food reserves of the past seem to have gone away. The feeling could be a strong behavioral change. Smart Money insider buying currently being seen in the KC wheat, MN wheat, bean oil, lumber and live cattle markets. Class IV milk had some limit up action.

What is the current situation in the corn and soybean markets?

Do you think the worst of the Coronavirus is behind us? What could the signal that Coronavirus’s impact on the market is coming to an end? What does it take for the crude oil market to go higher?

How concerned are you about the ethanol Industry? Do you think today’s move higher in the markets means we are going higher from here? Do you think the short-term lows are in the corn and soybean markets? How much lower do you think we can go? What are some surprises the could help the corn and soybean market go higher?