Live cattle futures are posting $1.70 to $2.30 gains across the front months on Thursday. Cash trade has yet to begin this week, with bids of $190 reported so far. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central Stockyards showed no sale on the 1,036 head listed, with bids...

Lean hog futures are trading mixed so far on Thursday, with contracts up 12 cents to 35 cents lower at midday. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $79.10 on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $84.35 on December 19, up 14 cents...

Cotton futures are steady to 4 points higher so far on Thursday. The outside markets are mixed factors, with the US dollar index down 38 points and crude oil $0.19/barrel higher. The Seam reported 441 bales of online sales on December 24 at an average price of 58.80 cents/lb. ICE...

The soybean is trading with double digit 10 to 15 cent gains so far on Thursday as the meal rally is providing product support. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 11 1/2 cents at $9.35 1/2. Soymeal futures are $11.80/ton higher at midday. Soy Oil futures are...

Corn price action is trading 3 to 5 cents higher so far on Thursday’s midday, as traders come out of the Christmas Holiday. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is up 3 1/4 cent at $4.22 1/2. Weekly EIA data has been pushed back to a Friday morning...

The soybean is trading with double digit 10 to 15 cent gains so far on Thursday as the meal rally is providing product support. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 11 1/2 cents at $9.35 1/2. Soymeal futures are $11.80/ton higher at midday. Soy Oil futures are...

Corn price action is trading 3 to 5 cents higher so far on Thursday’s midday, as traders come out of the Christmas Holiday. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is up 3 1/4 cent at $4.22 1/2. Weekly EIA data has been pushed back to a Friday morning...

The wheat market is trading with gains on Thursday’s midday across all three markets. Chicago SRW futures are up 8 to 9 cents on the session. KC HRW contracts are 9 to 10 cents lower across the nearby contracts. MPLS spring wheat futures are 6 to 7 cents in the...

Lean hog futures are trading mixed so far on Thursday, with contracts up 12 cents to 35 cents lower at midday. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $79.10 on Thursday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $84.35 on December 19, up 14 cents...

Antimony is a critical mineral driving advancements in renewable energy and defense. It enhances solar panels, powers energy storage, and supports military systems like munitions and flame retardants. However, China’s dominance in production and rising global demand have created supply chain vulnerabilities, pushing nations like the U.S., Canada, and Australia to ramp up mining and recycling efforts. Companies like Military Metals Corp are unlocking untapped reserves, while innovations in recycling and alternative materials aim to ease pressures. With demand projected to hit $3.5 billion by 2030, antimony’s role in clean energy and national security highlights the urgent need for resilient and diversified supply chains.

Direct cash cattle trade activity remains slow to get underway this week.  However, packer inquiry is expected to pick up as the day progresses.  Bids have surfaced at $190 live and $305 dressed, both in the North.  Asking prices are at $192 to $193 live in the South, and firm...

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.

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

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

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