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 We got the silver signal, we saw the analogy to the previous low-CPI-number surprise, and now we have this. (full story) |
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PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 29-NOV-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story) |
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PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 29-NOV-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story) |
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 29-NOV-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story) |
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News, Federal Market News Service, USDA Phone: (602) 557-0410 Email: YakimaSCMNDATA@usda.gov Website:... (full story) |
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 29-NOV-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. Phone: (602) 557-0410 Fax: (602) Any questions or comments can be sent via email to:... (full story) |
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 29-NOV-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story) |
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 29-NOV-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story) |
 Soybeans initially started the midweek session with weakness, but rallied back to close fractionally mixed. Jan futures stayed in a 15 cent range on the day. Soymeal futures were near their lows for the close with $2.10 to $6/ton losses. Soybean Oil prices were also weaker with 15 to 66... (full story) |
 Front month hog prices added another $1.07 to $1.60 to the upside on Wednesday. Dec futures still remain below the index, but only increased 5 cents on the day. The CME Lean Hog Index for 11/27 was $71.66, down by another 67 cents. USDA’s National Average Base Hog price was... (full story) |
 After seeing a 110 point trading range from -30 to +80, cotton futures ended the midweek session with losses of 1 to 6 points. OI data from ICE suggests the December contract has just 93 active contracts, with ~789 deliveries so far. USDA reported 185,312 bales were classed on 11/28,... (full story) |
 Front month wheat futures were 1.7% to 4.4% higher on the day, led by the December HRW contract. Open interest in the Dec contracts is falling ahead of First Notice Day. At the close HRW futures were 16 ½ to 27 cents in the black. Front month spring wheat prices... (full story) |
 The corn market closed mixed as Dec continues to lose open interest for deliveries. The more active contracts rallied a nickel from their lows and closed with 2 to 2 ½ cent gains. The March contract’s $4.70 low for the day was a new contract low. Trade estimates ahead of... (full story) |
Soybeans initially started the midweek session with weakness, but rallied back to close fractionally mixed. Jan futures stayed in a 15 cent range on the day. Soymeal futures were near their lows for the close with $2.10 to $6/ton losses. Soybean Oil prices were also weaker with 15 to 66... (full story) |
The corn market closed mixed as Dec continues to lose open interest for deliveries. The more active contracts rallied a nickel from their lows and closed with 2 to 2 ½ cent gains. The March contract’s $4.70 low for the day was a new contract low. Trade estimates ahead of... (full story) |
After seeing a 110 point trading range from -30 to +80, cotton futures ended the midweek session with losses of 1 to 6 points. OI data from ICE suggests the December contract has just 93 active contracts, with ~789 deliveries so far. USDA reported 185,312 bales were classed on 11/28,... (full story) |
Front month hog prices added another $1.07 to $1.60 to the upside on Wednesday. Dec futures still remain below the index, but only increased 5 cents on the day. The CME Lean Hog Index for 11/27 was $71.66, down by another 67 cents. USDA’s National Average Base Hog price was... (full story) |
 Cattle closed the midweek session with another $0.25 to $1.05 gains across the front months. CME data showed net short covering, with net new calls active from the strong Tuesday session. USDA reported some light $175 cash trade in NE on Wednesday, down $1 from last week and matching the... (full story) |
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 29-NOV-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story) |
Ranch to Table is a new initiative from Certified Angus Beef that allows beef producers to sell their products directly to consumers and businesses with the Certified Angus Beef logo. To be branded CAB, beef must grade Choice or Prime by independent USDA graders and then must meet 10 specifications... (full story) |
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MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 29-NOV-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story) |
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 29-NOV-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story) |
 Funds Amid China Rumors (full story) |
The chairman of the US Soybean Export Council says diversifying soy export opportunities is key to maintaining robust trade. Stan Born an Illinois farmer says more effort is being spent on developing markets outside of China and India. “Any place where there is a growing population, young populations, or urbanization... (full story) |
The senior vice president of government affairs for the Farm Credit Council says it’s important a new farm bill get passed in 2024. Jenny Mesirow says farmers need another five years of a safety net for when times get challenging. “We want to ensure there’s a strong crop insurance program,”... (full story) |
Two new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed in Iowa. The state’s department of agriculture says the affected sites in Woodbury County involve backyard mixed species flocks. Ag Secretary Mike Naig tells Brownfield the number of cases this fall is nearing 20. “Unfortunately I think we’re going... (full story) |
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A top state ag official is encouraged after participating in a recent trade mission to the United Kingdom. Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig tells Brownfield Brexit has created an excellent opportunity for U.S. ag exports. “They are certainly looking now around the world to try to diversify their trade portfolio.... (full story) |
Minnesota Farm Bureau delegates recently identified several priorities during the organization’s annual meeting. Vice President Carolyn Olson says there was a lot of discussion around expanding the definition of emerging and beginning farmers. “Looking at how do we help out and support those regardless of age or expertise when they’re... (full story) |
USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade says rebuilding agriculture’s confidence in global trade will be a top priority in 2024. Alexis Taylor says in her first year on the job she’s focused on helping the specialty crop sector overcome trade barriers and she wants to see that continue. “We have a... (full story) |
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher on follow-through buying, shrugging off weaker cash business and lower boxed beef. December live cattle closed $.25 higher at $171.90 and February lives closed $.65 higher at $173.47. January feeders closed $1.15 higher at $222.20 and March feeders closed... (full story) |