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In Jim's video, he details the role that teleconnections play in global grain weather. In addition, he addresses seasonal probabilities at this stage of the current crop. (full story)
ZSX23: 1296-2s (+2-4), SOYB: 27.26 (+0.03), ZWZ23: 579-4s (+3-6), WEAT: 5.80 (+0.05)


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Cattle Rallies in Front of COF Report (full story)


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PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 22-SEP-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


SA_LS855 San Angelo, TX Fri Sep 22, 2023 USDA Market News National Sheep Summary for Week Ending Friday, September 22, 2023 Weekly Trends: Compared to last week traditional slaughter lambs steady to 5.00 higher, others mostly steady to 10.00 lower, except lambs under 70 lbs... (full story)


Friday’s cattle trade settled triple digits higher. The $2.10 gain in October left the lead month at a 15 cent gain for the week’s move, while Dec was still 47 cents in the red Fri/Fri. USDA reported had the week’s cash trade from $185-$186 in the North and mostly near... (full story)
LEV23: 187.075s (+2.100), LEZ23: 191.350s (+1.850), LEG24: 195.550s (+1.475), GFU23: 254.100s (+0.825), GFV23: 259.150s (+1.375)


Front month hog prices were another triple digits lower to close the last trade day of the week. Dec and Feb futures gave back another 3% on the day. For Dec hogs that cemented the weekly pullback at $2.92, but the contract printed a very wide $6.68 range through the... (full story)
HEV23: 81.525s (-1.425), HEG24: 75.350s (-2.400), KMV23: 92.200s (-1.600)


Cotton started the Friday session with an attempted bounce, but flipped back to red for the day. The additional 47 to 56 point losses on Friday left the front months lower for the week’s move. December was down 56 points on the day and a net 53 points for the... (full story)


The soy market settled the last trade day of the week mixed with beans and soy oil higher to lower meal. The November soybean contract was 2 ½ cents higher at the close, but still under the $13 mark. Nov beans fell a net 44 cents for the week. Soymeal... (full story)
ZMZ23: 385.8s (-2.3), ZLZ23: 59.62s (+1.22), ZSX23: 1296-2s (+2-4), ZSPAUS.CM: 12.3224 (+0.0312), ZSF24: 1313-4s (+2-6), ZSH24: 1324-6s (+2-4)


The front month wheat futures ended the day firmer following Thursday’s drop. Chicago prices were up 3 ¾ to 5 cents into the weekend, as Dec ended a net 24 ¾ cents lower wk/wk. KC wheats settled fractionally to 2 ½ cents in the black, ending the week 35 ¼... (full story)
ZWZ23: 579-4s (+3-6), ZWH24: 606-4s (+4-2), ZWPAES.CM: 4.9221 (+0.0393), KEZ23: 711-2s (+0-6), KEPAWS.CM: 6.3950 (+0.0171), MWZ23: 770-4s (+3-0)


Corn futures ended the day back near their highs with 2 to 2 ¾ cent gains through the front months. December printed a 4 ¼ cent range for the day, and closed with a net penny gain for the week. The weekly Commitment of Traders report had managed money funds... (full story)
ZCZ23: 477-2s (+2-0), ZCPAUS.CM: 4.4979 (+0.0360), ZCH24: 492-2s (+2-2), ZCK24: 501-0s (+2-4)


Friday’s cattle trade settled triple digits higher. The $2.10 gain in October left the lead month at a 15 cent gain for the week’s move, while Dec was still 47 cents in the red Fri/Fri. USDA reported had the week’s cash trade from $185-$186 in the North and mostly near... (full story)
LEV23: 187.075s (+2.100), LEZ23: 191.350s (+1.850), LEG24: 195.550s (+1.475), GFU23: 254.100s (+0.825), GFV23: 259.150s (+1.375)


Corn futures ended the day back near their highs with 2 to 2 ¾ cent gains through the front months. December printed a 4 ¼ cent range for the day, and closed with a net penny gain for the week. The weekly Commitment of Traders report had managed money funds... (full story)
ZCZ23: 477-2s (+2-0), ZCPAUS.CM: 4.4979 (+0.0360), ZCH24: 492-2s (+2-2), ZCK24: 501-0s (+2-4)


SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 22-SEP-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 22-SEP-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 22-SEP-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 22-SEP-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 22-SEP-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 22-SEP-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 22-SEP-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 22-SEP-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


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In my opinion, a shift was felt in the financial and commodity markets this week.  As the Fed is tasked with lowering inflation, and rates believed the main tool of impact, the most recent bout of inflation was believed necessary to help the Fed accomplish its agenda. (full story)


Farmers Business Network is encouraging farmers to reflect on financing options for next year following the Federal Reserve’s pause on interest rate hikes. Kathy Bogardus tells Brownfield now might be the time to lock in next year’s input purchases or operating line of credit. “It’s just a good opportunity for... (full story)


Farmers Union members continue to call for a competition title in the next farm bill. Minnesota Farmers Union vice president Anne Schwagerl tells Brownfield that includes greater enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act. “So that there’s greater transparency in cattle markets, as well as bring back mandatory Country of... (full story)


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YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 22-SEP-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)


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What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.05%. Stocks on Friday settled mixed, with the S&P... (full story)
SPY: 430.42 (-0.97), DIA: 339.58 (-1.00), QQQ: 357.91 (+0.05), NCLH: 15.66 (-1.26), RCL: 91.24 (-3.08), CCL: 14.05 (-0.40), TSN: 51.12 (-1.93), SCHL: 33.80 (-5.15), DE: 380.87 (-6.77), WBA: 21.12 (-0.33), DG: 108.14 (-1.62), GIS: 64.82 (-0.66), ON: 93.81 (+2.88), AVGO: 829.08 (+20.72), NVDA: 416.10 (+5.93), ASML: 587.10 (+4.98), AMAT: 136.17 (+0.98), LRCX: 619.11 (+8.72), KLAC: 451.82 (+4.90), NXPI: 196.79 (+2.79), MCHP: 77.08 (+0.99), MU: 68.88 (+0.98), PDD: 95.93 (+3.76), NTES: 101.84 (+5.04), BABA: 88.30 (+4.19), BIDU: 132.35 (+4.35), JD: 30.41 (+0.60), FDS: 435.82 (+9.06), F: 12.43 (+0.23), SGEN: 213.70 (+7.31), WDC: 45.14 (+0.70), ATVI: 93.92 (+1.57), ZNZ23: 108-220s (+0-085)


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Fall is arguably the busiest time of year for the nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative. CHS board chairman Dan Schurr, who farms near LeClaire in eastern Iowa, says it’s a stressful time. “We are shipping grains off of the farm currently, moving them down the rivers. River levels are a concern... (full story)


A member of the American Farm Bureau’s dairy policy committee says changing the fluid milk pricing structure has been a widespread request from farmers during USDA’s hearing process. “That’s probably one of the biggest priorities that we would like to see happen—pretty unanimous that it’s necessary among producer groups.” Brian... (full story)


agweek - HILLSBORO, N.D. — A Traill County cow beat 1-in-11.2 million odds this week when she gave birth to four live calves on an east-central North Dakota ranch. (full story)


agweek - Despite President Trump's high personal approval ratings in the state, his ag policy doesn't enjoy the same support. (full story)


agweek - FSA personnel urge farmers and ranchers to contact their county FSA offices if they're interested in CRP. (full story)


agweek - Tim Dufault says "farmers have shouldered the pain for a strategy that has seen only one minor tariff reduction and several tariff escalations." (full story)


agweek - Wanda Braton and Laura Heinrich from the North Dakota State Farm Service Agency share some important upcoming deadlines and program information for 2020 and beyond. (full story)


agweek - Michele Gran said her efforts to boost funding for farm safety measures were spurred by a desire to make sure her son didn't die in vain (full story)


agweek - The Agweek Podcast talks Agweek stories and important issues to the industry. (full story)


agweek - Deadline to sign up is March 16. (full story)


agweek - Kara Nell is working on ways to eliminate nitrates from water. (full story)


agweek - DICKINSON, N.D. — The coronavirus outbreak has been among the top health stories of the year, but close to home, the virus has raised concern among agriculturists and agronomists. (full story)


agweek - The state Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Products Utilization Commission doled out nearly $275,000 in grants last week. (full story)


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