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Monday Morning Wake Up Call | September 12, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | September 12, 2022

Corn and wheat futures are slightly lower with soybeans slightly higher ahead of USDA's reports. Cattle futures are mildly lower with lean hogs up slightly to start the week...

Friday Wrap Up | September 9, 2022
Friday Wrap Up | September 9, 2022

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Putin to Meet with Turkey re: Export Deal | September 9, 2022
Putin to Meet with Turkey re: Export Deal | September 9, 2022

Argy soy farmers discouraged from holding stocks, India to impose rice export duty and USDA's export sales data will not be released as scheduled...

Putin Plans Confab With Xi | September 7, 2022
Putin Plans Confab With Xi | September 7, 2022

CHIPS Act limits U.S. tech footprint in China, Russia balks at Ukrainian export deal and China's trade surplus drops to historic low...

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | September 6, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | September 6, 2022

Corn and wheat futures are mildly higher with soybeans under hefty pressure. Cattle futures are higher with lean hogs lower to start the week...

Friday Wrap Up | September 2, 2022
Friday Wrap Up | September 2, 2022

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Eurozone Inflation Continues to Surge | September 2, 2022
Eurozone Inflation Continues to Surge | September 2, 2022

Chinese firms aggressively book soybeans and auction reserves, StoneX lowers corn yield forecast and global food prices drop in August...

Beijing Pushes-back on Climate Policy | September 1, 2022
Beijing Pushes-back on Climate Policy | September 1, 2022

FAS will not release export data for two weeks, Gasoline prices under pressure and beef packers slow-play cash negotiations...

Global Fertilizers and the U.S. Outlook | August 31, 2022
Global Fertilizers and the U.S. Outlook | August 31, 2022

An excerpt from AgriTalk Radio as Davis Michaelsen and Chip Flory discuss the ramifications of Global fertilizer production shutdowns and the outlook for U.S. prices with Josh Linville of StoneX...

Northeastern Heating Oil Supplies Plummet | August 31, 2022
Northeastern Heating Oil Supplies Plummet | August 31, 2022

China's PMI still in contraction, Eurozone inflation taps another record high and U.S. diesel prices rise back above $5...

Conslutant Cuts Corn Yield | August 30, 2022
Conslutant Cuts Corn Yield | August 30, 2022

Grain shipments continue to leave Ukraine, USDA indicates technical data problem and China halts some U.S. meat shipments citing ractopamine...

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | August 29, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | August 29, 2022

Corn and wheat futures are higher with soybeans under pressure. Cattle futures are mostly lower with lean hogs higher to start the week…

California Passes Combustible Measure | August 26, 2022
California Passes Combustible Measure | August 26, 2022

Armed Services Committee member visits Taiwan, Europe avoids potential radiation disaster and Bullard predicts persistent inflation...

California to Shun Combustuion Engines | August 25, 2022
California to Shun Combustuion Engines | August 25, 2022

Russia conducts missile strikes in Ukraine, global merchandise trade flows slow and CF Industries halts U.K. ammonia production...

Fed Policy Managers Gather | August 24, 2022
Fed Policy Managers Gather | August 24, 2022

China's heatwave stretches into record territory, Biden expected to cancel some student debt and a key LNG exporter delays plan to restart operations...

U.S. Warns Citizens to Exit Ukraine | August 23, 2022
U.S. Warns Citizens to Exit Ukraine | August 23, 2022

Crop Tour results fall below last year in South Dakota and Ohio, prevent plant acres rise sharply and Democrats define greenhouse gasses as an air pollutant...

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | August 22, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | August 22, 2022

Corn futures are trading on either side of unchanged with soybeans higher and wheat futures under some mild selling pressure to start the day. Cattle and lean hog futures are moderately lower...

Friday Wrap Up | August 19, 2022
Friday Wrap Up | August 19, 2022

Davis Michaelsen previews Crop Tour '22 with Chip Flory and Brian Grete...

Fertilizer Production Curtailed | August 19, 2022
Fertilizer Production Curtailed | August 19, 2022

China issues drought emergency, Ukraine wheat harvest nearly complete and traders expect lower cattle placements...

EPA Seeks Comments on Dicamba | August 18, 2022
EPA Seeks Comments on Dicamba | August 18, 2022

U.S. and Taiwan talk trade, the U.N. releases report confirming forced labor in China and renewed shipping woes begin to multiply...

Ukrainian Grain Exports Continue | August 16, 2022
Ukrainian Grain Exports Continue | August 16, 2022

Consultant trims corn crop estimate, inbound shipping slows at west coast ports and egg prices tumble...

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | August 15, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | August 15, 2022

Soybeans are leading a round of broad-based selling to start the week. Cattle futures are lower with lean hogs under pressure...

Friday Wrap Up | August 12, 2022
Friday Wrap Up | August 12, 2022

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Gasoline Falls Below $4.00 | August 11, 2022
Gasoline Falls Below $4.00 | August 11, 2022

Global oil supply forecasts rise, the U.S. Navy will patrol the Taiwan Strait and E.U. grain production is expected to fall...

China Completes Military Drills | August 10, 2022
China Completes Military Drills | August 10, 2022

Ukrainian exports increase on the month, the EU will impose Russian coal import ban and egg prices rocket higher year-on-year...

USDA Cuts Crop Condtiion Ratings | August 9, 2022
USDA Cuts Crop Condtiion Ratings | August 9, 2022

Ships continue to leave Ukraine ports, survey finds expectations for falling inflation and lean hog futures remain at a stark discount to the cash index...

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | August 8, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | August 8, 2022

Grain and soy futures open the week amid a weaker tone. Cattle futures are higher with lean hogs mixed...

Friday Wrap Up | August 5, 2022
Friday Wrap Up | August 5, 2022

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Global Food Prices Tumble | August 5, 2022
Global Food Prices Tumble | August 5, 2022

Ukraine eyes export agreement on metals, China sanctions Pelosi and Sinema finds compromise on tax provisions...

China Scolds G7 Ministers | August 4, 2022
China Scolds G7 Ministers | August 4, 2022

The Senate looks to roll back Biden environmental permit policies, China showers missiles around Taiwan and The Bank of England raises rates...

Pelosi Departs Taiwan | August 3, 2022
Pelosi Departs Taiwan | August 3, 2022

StoneX releases crop estimates, Pelosi pledges solidarity with Taiwan and the first Ukraine grain shipment via the Black Sea has been inspected...

Heat and Dryness May Nick Corn and Soybean Yields | August 2, 2022
Heat and Dryness May Nick Corn and Soybean Yields | August 2, 2022

Turkey expects Ukrainian grain to continue to move, Pelosi will visit Taiwan and OPEC+ will hold its regular meeting this week...

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | August 1, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | August 1, 2022

Grain and soy futures are under hefty price pressure this morning. Cattle futures are higher with lean hogs under light pressure.

Finance Committee Questions USTR Nominee | July 29, 2022
Finance Committee Questions USTR Nominee | July 29, 2022

Army worms march through China, Democrats may work through the weekend toward passing new spending and Ukraine awaits a UN go-ahead on exports...

Wuhan COVID Infections Flare | July 28, 2022
Wuhan COVID Infections Flare | July 28, 2022

Rains fell over the Corn Belt though traders are focused on forecast dryness, Manchin caves on spending package and spring wheat yields continue to impress...

Scouts Find Solid N.D. Spring Wheat Crop | July 27, 2022
Scouts Find Solid N.D. Spring Wheat Crop | July 27, 2022

China rejects accusations of espionage, Biden will speak with Xi Jinping and Union Rail workers report they remain 'far apart' in negotiations...

China Accused of Espionage at the Fed | July 26, 2022
China Accused of Espionage at the Fed | July 26, 2022

Crop consultant trims U.S. corn and soybean yield estimates, truckers halt protests and China embarks on mega-tunnel water project...

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 25, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 25, 2022

Grain futures are sharply higher to start the week. Cattle futures are under light pressure with lean hog futures under pressure despite gains in the cash market...

Friday Wrap Up | July 22, 2022
Friday Wrap Up | July 22, 2022

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Ukraine to Sign Export Deal | July 22, 2022
Ukraine to Sign Export Deal | July 22, 2022

Russia agrees to not target grain shipment vessels, Huawei is once again under suspicion and foot and mouth disease detected in Australia...

RFS Under Fire from Environmentalists | July 21, 2022
RFS Under Fire from Environmentalists | July 21, 2022

Crude futures drop overnight, the European Central Bank may raise rates and Biden announces executive actions to fight climate change...

U.K. CPI Marches Higher | July 20, 2022
U.K. CPI Marches Higher | July 20, 2022

E.U. readies natural gas usage regulations, Kissinger calls for a 'Nixoinian' approach to diplomacy and wholesale beef prices firm...

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 18, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 18, 2022

Grain and soy futures are sharply higher to start the week. Livestock futures are also sharply higher.

Friday Wrap Up | July 15, 2022
Friday Wrap Up | July 15, 2022

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

China to Curtail Phosphate Exports | July 15, 2022
China to Curtail Phosphate Exports | July 15, 2022

China's economic growth slows, French wheat harvest is ahead of schedule and Senator Manchin disapproves of new spending...

Rail Workers Threaten Strike | July 14, 2022
Rail Workers Threaten Strike | July 14, 2022

European Commission raises EU inflation forecast, Brazilian company wins approval to export pork to Canada and the pork cutout taps a new high...

Ukraine Grain Export Talks Continue | July 13, 2022
Ukraine Grain Export Talks Continue | July 13, 2022

IMF cuts U.S. GDP growth forecast, USDA announces counties eligible for double-crop insurance opportunities and strong beef movement suggests near-term cash market strength...

Energy Woes May Intesify | July 12, 2022
Energy Woes May Intesify | July 12, 2022

The Euro reaches parity with the greenback, USDA will release key supply data today and the West makes plans to cap Russian oil export prices...

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 11, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 11, 2022

Grain and soy markets gapped higher overnight but fell from overnight highs at the open of the day session. Cattle futures are lower with feeders leading losses as lean hogs firm slightly...

Euro Nears Parity With Greenback | July 8, 2022
Euro Nears Parity With Greenback | July 8, 2022

Indonesia will increase palm oil in bio-diesel, Biden will discuss China tariffs with advisers and the U.N. reports Global food price decline...