Live cattle

Live Cattle and Hog Market Watch

Dan Agri-Business, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Pork, Trade

Live Cattle and Lean Hog Futures Face Pressure Near Recent Highs As the week comes to a close, traders are closely watching live cattle futures and lean hog futures, with signs that buyers may be losing momentum after pushing prices to recent highs. Live Cattle Futures React to Argentina Trade Deal In the live cattle market, attention is turning to …

barge traffic

Lower Water Levels in Mississippi River

Dan Agri-Business, Export/Import, Trade, Water

Mississippi River Hits Historic Low for Fourth Year, Disrupting Grain Transport The Mississippi River south of St. Louis is once again experiencing dangerously low water levels as the region enters the fall harvest season. For the fourth consecutive year, water levels have dropped to critical lows, significantly impacting grain transportation, barge traffic, and cash basis prices at river terminals. “Lower …