Ag Market Commentary - October 15, 2019

Corn futures closed the Tuesday session with 2 to 4 1/2 cent losses in the front months. November Ethanol futures were down 4.2% on the day. NASS reported that 96% of the corn crop was dented by Sunday (100% normally), with 73% now mature (92% averag...

Cattle Mixed on Tuesday - October 15, 2019

Live cattle futures were steady to 37.5 cents higher in the front months. Feeder cattle futures were steady to 55 cents lower on Tuesday. The CME Feeder Cattle index was 85 cents higher on 10/14 to $145.09. Wholesale boxed beef prices were higher on ...

Wheat Close Lower on Tuesday - October 15, 2019

Wheat futures settled Tuesday with 4 to 6 1/2 cent losses in the front months. The weekly Crop Progress report showed 94% of the spring wheat crop was harvested by 10/13, a move of just 3% on the week (we are normally complete by now). Heavy snowfall...

Cotton Close Higher on Turnaround Tuesday - October 15, 2019

Cotton futures posted 53 to 119 point gains in the front months on Tuesday. The USDA Crop Progress report indicated that 87% of the US cotton crop has bolls open as of 10/13, 4% above normal. Harvest was 32% complete, which is 5% ahead of the average...

Corn Closes Lower on Tuesday - October 15, 2019

Corn futures closed the Tuesday session with 2 to 4 1/2 cent losses in the front months. November Ethanol futures were down 4.2% on the day. NASS reported that 96% of the corn crop was dented by Sunday (100% normally), with 73% now mature (92% averag...

Soybeans Close Lower on Turnaround Tuesday - October 15, 2019

Soybeans futures saw 5 to 6 1/2 cent losses in the front months on Turnaround Tuesday. Soybean meal was down $3.10/ton, while soy oil led the way higher, up 39 points. USDA reported a private export sale to unknown destinations for 19/20 delivery of ...

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• Wednesday

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• Thursday

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• Friday

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• Saturday

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