The Final Bell

Lower is the trend in the grains. No surprises in the crop progress report-what is the future impact. Could this be the week we see a big jump? Soil temps just not ready. Good discussion on exports and our grain markets. Is the livestock market oversold? Don’t be worried about the markets falling apart.

Markets still not the best. Trade talk with China continues. May 8th could be the last talk between the countries, weather & planting. How do you trade old & new crop-looking strong basis levels. Cattle market has had some struggles & how market is reacting to ASF talks.

Higher grains today, the weather continues to come more into focus. April moving into May fundamentals that are moving the market lower-how to figure a low working in. Livestock was due for a lower trade. ASF, less exports. What does this mean going into the summer months.

Markets see another lower but a positive spin is looking back over the past 4 years & the tone of the market. China trade talks continue, ASF-will it be a supporting factor for all proteins.

Why are the corn and soybean markets getting hit so hard lately?

Why are the funds selling the corn and soybean markets so hard today?

How does planting progress and planting weather look going forward?

What is it going to take to turn these markets around?

How do you think the next round of the Chinese trade talks will go?

What do you do if you still have unsold old crop and new crop corn and soybeans?

Down day in the grain markets. Warm weather over the weekend this week’s forecast is a pressuring factor. Wheat is pulling corn lower. Spread continues for ASF & how it will effect grain & livestock markets.

Market is stuck as its to early to say what the planting’s will be. Ever ending delay in what the trade stance will be. Exports have been shy of where we need to be, that has been putting some pressure on the market. Dollar isn’t lending any help either. Harvest in South America with some good supplies. Speculators are heavily short. Is there some mis-diagnosis in the weather issue. A look at global weather issues. A look at the dairy industry & the happenings in the cattle trade.

Talks continue next week with China. Will there be a signing soon? Harvest wrapping up in South America, comparing growing season of '93 today. Cattle seeing some early cash buys, more on ASF

Snowy & wet spring. Not a lot of new news & prices have reflected that. Weather is trying to get warmer, but sounds like delay past May 1st will then cause some market concerns. Basis is firming. Wheat continues lower. Livestock-feedlots trying to get cleaned up. ASF how is the market going to pick things apart. China buying pork

Grains-end the week positive. So when will corn rally? Soybean outlook. Planting stress. How much more wet will it take to get market excited. Don’t bank on China.