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Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For February 3

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for February 3 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie drops ahead of tariffs By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

Although last Friday's Cattle Inventory report was about as bullish as it could be, the news that broke over the weekend about tariffs being placed on Mexico and Canada along with Mexico cattle imports soon to resume took a toll on the livestock contracts on Monday.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 02/03/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 02/03 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 2/03/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

March corn is up 2 cents per bushel, March soybeans are down 3/4 cent, March KC wheat is down 4 1/4 cents, March Chicago wheat is down 2 1/2 cents and March Minneapolis wheat is down 5 1/2 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Mon, February 3

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, February 3 Exchange rate was 1.4532 up 0.0044

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Mon, February 3

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Mon, February 3 Exchange rate was 1.4532 up 0.0044

Tariff Standoff Ends With Ag Unscathed

President Donald Trump came to terms with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday afternoon after reaching a deal with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum earlier in the day. The deals will delay tariffs for at least one month.

Top 5 Things To Watch

We'll be watching world markets as tight corn supplies and harvest issues in South America stay bullish, and how markets react to the tariff war that begins to take effect this week involving the U.S., Canada, Mexico and China.

New Mexico Ranch Shares View From Range

Follow along as DTN shows what life is like on a New Mexico family ranch for a year through its upcoming View From the Range series.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

March corn is down 7 cents per bushel, March soybeans are down 7 cents, March KC wheat is down 5 1/2 cents, March Chicago wheat is down 5 1/2 cents and March Minneapolis wheat is down 1 cent.

Dtn National Hrs Index

Top 5 Things To Watch

We'll be watching world markets as tight corn supplies and harvest issues in South America stay bullish, and how markets react to the tariff war that begins to take effect this week involving the U.S., Canada, Mexico and China.

New Mexico Ranch Shares View From Range

Follow along as DTN shows what life is like on a New Mexico family ranch for a year through its upcoming View From the Range series.

Usda Jan. 1 Cattle Inventory Report

All cattle and calves in the United States as of Jan. 1, 2025, totaled 86.7 million head, 1% below the 87.2 million head on Jan. 1, 2024, USDA NASS reported on Friday.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie drops before tariff day By Glen Hallick

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For January 31

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for January 31 From the Beef Farmers of Ontario, the Rail Grade Report. Prices are on

Aghost Livestock Close

The cattle contracts were finally able to regain some technical footing in the market as traders eventually gave respect to the fact that this week's cash cattle prices did trade higher again. It was also supportive that today's Cattle Inventory report shared yet again another decline in the US beef cowherd, which will limit feeder cattle supplies in the years to come.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 01/31/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 01/31 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 1/31/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Fri, January 31

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, January 31 Exchange rate was 1.4488 up 0.0106

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, January 31

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, January 31 Exchange rate was 1.4488 up 0.0106

Trump Readies Tariffs On Trade Partners

Grain, dairy and oil markets all reacted negatively Friday to news Trump would place 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico as soon as Saturday. The White House press secretary confirmed tariffs on trading partners would begin immediately, though the full list of products affected was not detailed.

Aghost Grains Close

March corn closed down 6 3/4 cents and May corn was down 6 cents. March soybeans closed down 16 1/2 cents and May soybeans were down 15 1/2 cents. March KC wheat closed up 8 cents, March Chicago wheat was up 4 cents, March Minneapolis wheat was up 6 1/2 cents.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For January 30

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for January 30 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie edges upward By Glen Hallick

Aghost Livestock Close

The livestock complex traded mixed throughout the day as the lean hog complex continued to inch higher. However, the cattle contracts were technically troubled throughout the day, even though fed cash cattle prices traded higher.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 01/30/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 01/30 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 1/30/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

March corn is down 8 1/2 cents per bushel, March soybeans are down 5 1/2 cents, March KC wheat is down 9 1/4 cents, March Chicago wheat is down 9 1/2 cents and March Minneapolis wheat is down 4 3/4 cents.

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, January 30

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, January 30 Exchange rate was 1.4382 down 0.0006

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, January 30

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, January 30 Exchange rate was 1.4382 down 0.0006

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For January 29

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for January 29 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: BoC, Fed interest rate moves By Glen Hallick

Aghost Livestock Close

The livestock complex closed mostly lower Wednesday afternoon as traders weren't as bold as they were earlier in the week. No substantial cash cattle trade developed throughout the day, but packer demand should improve on Thursday.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 01/29 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 1/29/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 01/29/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

March corn is down 1 3/4 cents per bushel, March soybeans are down 6 3/4 cents, March KC wheat is up 1 1/2 cents, March Chicago wheat is up 1 cent and March Minneapolis wheat is up 3 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, January 29

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, January 29 Exchange rate was 1.4388 up 0.0015

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, January 29

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, January 29 Exchange rate was 1.4388 up 0.0015

America's Best Young Farmers/ranchers-4

The business of these three young farmer sisters (Grace Lunski, Annie Gorder and Mollie Ficocello) bridges the gap between farmers and consumers who want to know, "Who is my farmer?"

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie eases back By Glen Hallick

Aghost Livestock Close

The livestock complex had yet another momentous day as all three of the markets closed higher and the cattle contracts again scored new life of the contract highs. Asking prices in the South are noted at $208 to $210 but are still not established in the North.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 01/28/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 01/28 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 1/28/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

March corn is up 5 1/2 cents per bushel, March soybeans are up 6 3/4 cents, March KC wheat is up 6 cents, March Chicago wheat is up 3 3/4 cents and March Minneapolis wheat is up 6 cents.

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Tue, January 28

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Tue, January 28 Exchange rate was 1.4373 up 0.0020

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Tue, January 28

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, January 28 Exchange rate was 1.4373 up 0.0020

Questions Over Loan And Grant Freeze

After confusion, the White House Office of Management and Budget on Tuesday issued a clarification saying funds for small businesses and farmers would not be affected by a freeze on federal loans and grants. Programs for individuals are not affected under the order, the White House stated. A federal judge on Tuesday afternoon temporarily blocked the White House action.

America's Best Young Farmers/ranchers-3

Emily Mullen-Niccum, of Okeana, Ohio, is adding a strong direct-to-consumer arm to her dairy business.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For January 27

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for January 27 From the Beef Farmers of Ontario, the Rail Grade Report. Prices are on

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie sheds ground By Glen Hallick

Aghost Livestock Close

Live cattle and lean hog contracts rounded out the day higher as traders were thankful for the continued fundamental support. Meanwhile, the feeder cattle complex isn't taking anything for granted and wants to see how this week's fed cash cattle trade pans out before advancing the contracts.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 01/27/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 01/27 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 1/27/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

March corn is up 1 cent per bushel, March soybeans are down 1 3/4 cents, March KC wheat is up 1/2 cent, March Chicago wheat is up 2 1/2 cents and March Minneapolis wheat is up 1 1/2 cents.

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Mon, January 27

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Mon, January 27 Exchange rate was 1.4353 up 0.0040

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Mon, January 27

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, January 27 Exchange rate was 1.4353 up 0.0040

America's Best Young Farmers/ranchers-2

Young farmer Andrew Eddie, from Moses Lake, Washington, looks for new business opportunities that stretch the norms.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

March corn is down 3 1/2 cents per bushel, March soybeans are down 5 1/4 cents, March KC wheat is down 1/2 cent, March Chicago wheat is down 1 3/4 cents and March Minneapolis wheat is steady.

Deportations Could Risk Food Supply

Zippy Duvall, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, told his members Sunday that Congress will have to respond this year to the various issues affecting farmers. Duvall pressed for action on the farm bill, agricultural labor, trade and tax cuts.

America's Best Young Farmers/ranchers-1

This young farm couple, Ben and Lauren Neale of Columbia, Tennessee, found retail opportunity in the grips of COVID.

Dtn National Hrs Index

Aghost Grains Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:March corn closed down 3 1/4 cents and May corn was down 2 3/4 cents. March soybeans closed down 9 3/4 cents and May soybeans were down 9 1/2 cents. March KC wheat closed down 11 1/4 cents, March Chicago wheat was down 10 cents, March Minneapolis wheat was down 9 1/4 cents.The U.S.

Usda Jan. 1 Cattle On Feed Report

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.8 million head on Jan. 1, 2025. The inventory was 1% below Jan. 1, 2024, USDA NASS reported on Friday.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 01/24/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For January 24

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for January 24 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a wild day for the cattle complex as fed cash cattle prices jumped $6.00 to $8.00 higher and the board echoed the cash market's excitement. March corn is down 3 1/4 cents per bushel and March soybean meal is down $10.40.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ firm Friday By MarketsFarm

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 01/24 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 1/24/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, January 24

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, January 24 Exchange rate was 1.4313 down 0.0010

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Fri, January 24

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, January 24 Exchange rate was 1.4313 down 0.0010

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 01/23/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ steady By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

The cattle contracts continued to rally through Thursday's end, but the lean hog contracts weren't as lucky. Still no sizeable sales have developed in the cash cattle market so Friday's market will be busy as not only will market participants need to be looking for sales to develop but they'll also be watching to see what the Cattle on Feed report does.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 01/23 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 1/23/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

March corn is down 4 3/4 cents per bushel, March soybeans are down 13 cents, March KC wheat is down 5 1/4 cents, March Chicago wheat is down 4 3/4 cents and March Minneapolis wheat is down 5 1/4 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, January 23

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, January 23 Exchange rate was 1.4323 down 0.0015

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, January 23

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, January 23 Exchange rate was 1.4323 down 0.0015

Boi Requirements Remain On Hold

The Treasury Department will not require businesses to continue filing Beneficial Ownership Information reports even though the Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a Texas court's ruling to block the law.

Brooke Rollins' Confirmation Hearing

Agriculture secretary nominee Brooke Rollins' confirmation hearing with the Senate Agriculture Committee on Thursday was congenial and bipartisan, but senators raised concerns about the potential impacts of President Donald Trump's policies, especially around tariffs and labor. Some senators also pushed to ensure Rollins would support biofuel policies.

Dtn Ag Host Midday Livestock

Renewed cash cattle buyer interest has slowly redeveloped Wednesday morning with Southern bids at $201 per cwt live basis. This is steady with the limited trade seen Tuesday and also steady with last week's price point.

Aghost Grains Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:March corn closed down 5 3/4 cents and May corn was down 5 3/4 cents. March soybeans closed down 11 1/4 cents and May soybeans were down 9 1/2 cents. March KC wheat closed down 3/4 cents, March Chicago wheat was down 4 3/4 cents, March Minneapolis wheat was up 2 cents.The U.S.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For January 22

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for January 22 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 01/22/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 01/22 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 1/22/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

March corn is down 1 cent per bushel, March soybeans are down 2 1/4 cents, March KC wheat is down 2 1/4 cents, March Chicago wheat is down 3 cents and March Minneapolis wheat is down 1/2 cent.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, January 22

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, January 22 Exchange rate was 1.4338 up 0.0032

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, January 22

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, January 22 Exchange rate was 1.4338 up 0.0032

Brooke Rollins' Top Usda Priorities

The Senate Agriculture Committee is set to hold a confirmation hearing for Brooke Rollins on Thursday morning. Ahead of the hearing, the president's team released some of her priorities, which include quickly getting economic and disaster aid to farmers.

Dtn Ag Host Midday Livestock

The livestock complex is trading gingerly into Tuesday's noon hour as traders yearn to see continued fundamental support but aren't willing to advance the contracts as they wait for that support to surface.

Aghost Grains Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:March corn closed up 5 3/4 cents and May corn was up 6 3/4 cents. March soybeans closed up 33 1/4 cents and May soybeans were up 33 cents. March KC wheat closed up 27 cents, March Chicago wheat was up 20 cents, March Minneapolis wheat was up 21 cents.The U.S.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens in choppy trade By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 01/21/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG