Category Archive

Grain and Livestock Futures Could Move Higher

Dan December 6, 2023 Beef, Cattle, Corn, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans

Traders are hoping to see a rise in both grain and livestock futures this week. Mark Oppold has more details.

Keeping an Eye on Wall Street

Dan December 5, 2023 Commodities, Corn, Economy, Soybeans, Wheat

Traders are keeping an eye on Wall Street. Mark Oppold has more on that, along with noting where the national debt currently stands.

Tracking Various Agricultural Commodities for the Year

Dan December 4, 2023 Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Pork, Soybeans, Wheat

Last week Mark Oppold talked about various agricultural commodities and how November was not a very friendly month for many of them. Today he looks at how they’ve performed so far this year.

Many Agricultural Commodities Struggle in November

Dan November 30, 2023 Beef, Biofuels/Energy, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Marketing, Pork, Soybeans, Wheat

Like the past couple of months, November was not a very friendly month for many of the agricultural commodities. Mark Oppold looks at how trading did this past month.

Watching the Corn and Soybean Trade

Dan November 29, 2023 Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Marketing, Pork, Soybeans, Wheat

Grain traders are watching both corn and soybean futures this week. Mark Oppold notes that despite the lack of lack of fresh news, there has been some movement.

Ag Trade Somewhat Limited This Week

Dan November 28, 2023 Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Marketing, Pork, Soybeans, Wheat

Grain and livestock trading is somewhat limited this week due to a lack of fresh news. Mark Oppold has more details.

Light News in the Grain Trade

Dan November 24, 2023 Avian Influenza, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

It’s typical during a holiday period, but as Mark Oppold reports, news in the grain trade is light right now.

Trade Volumes Lower This Week

Dan November 21, 2023 Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans, Wheat

With this being a holiday week, trade volumes are quite a bit lower than normal. Mark Oppold has more on that along with a few numbers from a recent video cattle auction.

Looking at the Energy Market

Dan November 20, 2023 Beef, Biofuels/Energy, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Energy, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans, Wheat

Energy markets are something traders are still watching as we near the end of another year. And as Mark Oppold reports, a holiday weekend approaching is another reason why.

Various Factors Affecting the Gran Trade

Dan November 16, 2023 Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans

Various factors are being looked at when it comes to both the corn and soybean trade right now. Mark Oppold runs through some of the things traders are watching.