Recovery took place in the grains this week, highlighted by a strong "turn around Friday." On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, Darin Fessler with Lakefront Futures discusses the solid trade that emerged during a thinly traded week. Key topics include strategies for handling old crop bushels and early acreage projections for 2025. The cattle market also wrapped up the week with robust performance, signaling continued strength.

This week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup highlights the intersection of USDA policies and China's role in agriculture. Insights from Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics and Kyle Bumsted of Allendale underscore how these policies shape export trends and domestic agricultural markets.

What are your marketing plans and thoughts going into 2025? On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, we hear from Sue Martin with Ag & Investment and Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners talk about global demand for grains and soybeans. Russia has a wheat crop that is detreating. A look at the WASDE report ahead of the Tuesday release. From a cattle perspective, how tight are supplies going to be going forward?

This week’s market discussion is being delivered ahead of Thanksgiving. The markets have centered around the influence of renewed tariff talks during a shortened holiday trading week. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup we hear from Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics. Grains faced pressure, with soybeans hovering near lows amid global trade uncertainties and competition. Meanwhile, corn experienced a setback, reflecting cautious market sentiment.

Global competition and export challenges continue to play a role, reinforcing the importance of monitoring trade developments in the weeks ahead.

This week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup focuses on the continued pressure in the soybean market. Analysts Jeff Peterson of Heartland Farm Partners and David Ericson of Ag Optimus discussed a split market week, with soybeans notably struggling. Factors contributing to the weakness include:

Geopolitical Tensions: Escalating global issues are injecting uncertainty into trade flows, including concerns about retaliatory tariffs on U.S. soybeans.

Cattle on Feed Report: A bearish report added weight to the agricultural sector overall, highlighting challenges in livestock numbers and market sentiment.

Supply-Demand Dynamics: Ample South American production and export competition further pressured soybean prices.

The conversation emphasized the need for proactive marketing strategies amidst these evolving challenges.

Some of the driving factors influencing the markets this week were tied to the recent elections, which added volatility and uncertainty. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, Arlan Suderman and Josh Linville of StoneX provided insights into these dynamics.

Arlan highlighted the elections' influence on Wall Street and how global export trends continue to shape market behavior. Meanwhile, Josh delved into the challenges of fertilizer movement, emphasizing how adverse weather conditions are delaying fieldwork and stressing the importance of forward planning for the 2025 growing season. He reminded producers that April planting season is closer than it seems, underscoring the necessity of proactive decision-making in input logistics.

The latest WASDE report drew mixed reactions, with production numbers generally meeting expectations but revealing a few surprises at the state level. This week on the Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, Heather Ramsey from the ARC Group and Darin Fessler of Lakefront Futures will share their insights on these developments. The corn balance sheet showed steady demand but included adjustments in exports and feed usage, keeping stocks on the tighter side. Meanwhile, soybean figures leaned more bullish, with revised yields in key states tightening the supply outlook. Additionally, the election adds another layer to market dynamics, as growers increasingly weigh global political factors in their decisions.

Grain Exports: It’s been a strong week for grain exports, with demand keeping markets active. On the Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, experts Jim McCormick and Jacob Burks from AgMarket.Net analyzed the volatility in grain prices, noting that upcoming election results could impact this momentum.

Drought Concerns: Drought conditions are continuing to influence the market. While South America has seen some much-needed rainfall, improving crop potential, U.S. wheat markets still face issues with low moisture levels and price stagnation, leaving wheat in a challenging position.

Cattle Market Risks: There's also speculation around a potential "risk-off" movement in the cattle market, which might be affected by uncertainty in both domestic and international markets as well as impending election results.

The corn and soybean exports have shown strength this past week, which has been a positive sign for the markets. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup we hear from Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners and Shawn Hackett at Hackett Financial Advisors. One question that came up is why some buyers are listed as "unknown" on the export sales report—often, this is used to protect sensitive buyer information or when multiple buyers are involved. While it might seem early to worry, dry conditions across parts of the U.S. are raising concerns, especially as we move deeper into harvest. Meanwhile, South America is experiencing mixed planting conditions, with dryness in some areas potentially affecting crop prospects. Additionally, with the upcoming elections, the ag sector may feel increased pressure from policy and market uncertainties.

The Friday WASDE report didn’t bring any major surprises, but there were a few key takeaways worth noting. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, we hear from Kyle Bumsted with Allendale and David Ericson with Ag Optimist. Corn yield numbers came in close to expectations, though some believe they could still be adjusted in future reports. Soybean yield estimates also appeared reasonable, but the market will keep a close eye on how weather impacts final numbers. U.S. ending stocks were in line with projections, though global ending stocks raised a few eyebrows, particularly with ongoing challenges in key growing regions. Meanwhile, in the cattle market, heavier weighted cattle are impacting trade, with the north moving on steady numbers before any activity in the south.