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Don't forget to reset clocks Sunday morning. We'll also be covering the March WASDE and other critical agricultural data reports, and tracking some warmer, possibly wetter, weather moving across the country.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 7

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 7 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie turns lower By Glen Hallick

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a fantastic day for the livestock complex as all three of the contracts closed higher. Potentially the biggest news for the day was that cash prices were able to trade higher, which sparked the spot April contract to again trade above its 40-day moving average.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/07/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

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DTN Chart Technical Points 03/07 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/07/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, March 7

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, March 7 Exchange rate was 1.436 up 0.0060

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Fri, March 7

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, March 7 Exchange rate was 1.436 up 0.0060

Us Renewable Diesel Targeted By Canada

The Canadian government launched a dumping investigation into renewable diesel produced in the U.S. after Canada's only renewable diesel producer filed a complaint at the end of 2024.

Tariffs On Canadian Potash Imports

The move to lower tariffs on potash was part of President Trump suspending 25% tariffs that he had imposed on Canada and Mexico on Tuesday. The new deadline for tariffs going into effect is now April 2.

Aghost Grains Close

May corn closed up 8 1/4 cents and July corn was up 7 1/2 cents. May soybeans closed up 15 1/2 cents and July soybeans were up 14 1/2 cents. May KC wheat closed up 8 3/4 cents, May Chicago wheat was up 5 3/4 cents, May Minneapolis wheat was up 8 1/4 cents.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 6

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 6 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Aghost Livestock Close

By Thursday's close, the cattle complex was still uncertain about which way the market should trade as the cash cattle complex is being slow to trade. However, the lean hog complex was able to close mostly higher as hog producers and traders alike were pleased to see that President Trump intends to delay tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Canada scores one-month reprieve By Glen Hallick

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/06/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

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DTN Chart Technical Points 03/06 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/06/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is up 1/2 cents and May soybeans are up 1/4 cents. May KC wheat is down 7 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 6 1/2 cents, and May Minneapolis wheat is down 7 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, March 6

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, March 6 Exchange rate was 1.43 down 0.0031

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, March 6

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, March 6 Exchange rate was 1.43 down 0.0031

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 5

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 5 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/05/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie rebounds By Glen Hallick

Aghost Livestock Close

were able to close higher. A few more sales were noted in the South from $195 to $197, but no consensus has been determined as to what the week's weighted average price is going to be. May corn is up 4 1/4 cents per bushel and May soybean meal is up $6.30.

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DTN Chart Technical Points 03/05 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/05/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is up 2 3/4 cents per bushel, May soybeans are up 9 cents, May KC wheat is up 3 3/4 cents, May Chicago wheat is up 3 1/2 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is up 4 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, March 5

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, March 5 Exchange rate was 1.4331 down 0.0163

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, March 5

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, March 5 Exchange rate was 1.4331 down 0.0163

Usda Must Rehire Fired Staff

The Merit Systems Protection Board issued an order Wednesday requiring USDA to bring back nearly 5,700 fired probationary workers to their jobs for at least the next 45 days while the board continues its investigation over how the department fired those workers.

Aghost Grains Close

May corn closed down 4 3/4 cents and July corn was down 4 1/2 cents. May soybeans closed down 12 1/2 cents and July soybeans were down 12 cents. May KC wheat closed down 13 1/2 cents, May Chicago wheat was down 11 cents, May Minneapolis wheat was down 11 1/4 cents.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 4

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 4 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Aghost Livestock Close

Throughout Tuesday's trade, the market's buzz and internal chaos was focused on the tariffs placed against China, Mexico and Canada and how these countries could potentially choose to react in a retaliatory manner.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Tariffs pull loonie lower By Glen Hallick

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DTN Chart Technical Points 03/04 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/04/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/04/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is up 5 1/2 cents and May soybeans are up 8 cents. May KC wheat is up 7 1/4 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 8 1/4 cents, and May Minneapolis wheat is up 4 1/2 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Tue, March 4

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, March 4 Exchange rate was 1.4494 up 0.0072

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Tue, March 4

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Tue, March 4 Exchange rate was 1.4494 up 0.0072

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 3

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

View From The Range

Knowing what kind of cow will best survive the elements in northeast New Mexico is what makes this ranch successful and makes their cattle in demand by customers.

Aghost Livestock Close

All in all, Monday's market was lackluster at best as the cattle contracts closed lower and although the lean hog complex closed slightly higher, it's likely the market will be pressured on Tuesday as President Trump announced this afternoon that starting on Tuesday (3/4/2025) a 25% tariff will go into play for both Mexico and Canada.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie inches up a little before tariffs

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

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

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/03 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/03/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is down 7 cents per bushel, May soybeans are down 13 cents, May KC wheat is down 6 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 6 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is down 3 3/4 cents.

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

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, March 3 Exchange rate was 1.4422 down 0.0025

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Mon, March 3

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Mon, March 3 Exchange rate was 1.4422 down 0.0025

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is down 3 3/4 cents and May soybeans are down 2 cents. May KC wheat is up 1 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 2 cents, and May Minneapolis wheat is up 2 1/4 cents.

Usda Livestock Outlook

The recent USDA Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook shows a continuation of a small beef herd, disease pressure in the poultry flocks and an increase in pork production from the previous year.

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Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For February 28

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for February 28 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Ag Weather Forum

It has been one year since large wildfires broke out across the Texas Panhandle, but we will see a renewed risk for wildfires in the Great Plains again this spring.

View From The Range

Knowing what kind of cow will best survive the elements in northeast New Mexico is what makes this ranch successful and makes their cattle in demand by customers.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil fall further By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a painful day for the entire livestock complex as all three of the markets closed lower Friday. Some more cash cattle trade developed in the South at $197, which is $2.00 lower than last week's weighted average.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 02/28/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

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DTN Chart Technical Points 02/28 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 2/28/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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2025 Spring Crop Insurance Prices

The spring crop insurance projected price for corn rose above last year's price to $4.70, while the soybean price projection is the lowest since 2020 at $10.54 per bushel, moves that reinforce early ideas that farmers could plant 94 million acres of corn in 2025.

Usda Livestock Outlook

The recent USDA Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook shows a continuation of a small beef herd, disease pressure in the poultry flocks and an increase in pork production from the previous year.

Portland Grain Review

February 27, 2025 Portland Price Trends

Aghost Grains Close

May corn closed down 12 1/2 cents and July corn was down 11 3/4 cents. May soybeans closed down 4 cents and July soybeans were down 4 1/4 cents. May KC wheat closed down 13 1/4 cents, May Chicago wheat was down 17 1/4 cents, May Minneapolis wheat was down 13 cents.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For February 27

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for February 27 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, TSX tumble By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

Thursday was a mixed market for the livestock complex as the cattle contracts traded higher, but the hog sector traded sharply lower. Some light trade was reported in the North at $313, which is $2.00 lower than last week's weighted average.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 02/26/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

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DTN Chart Technical Points 02/27 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 2/27/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is up 1 1/4 cents and May soybeans are up 3 1/2 cents. May KC wheat is up 2 1/2 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 4 cents, and May Minneapolis wheat is up 2 1/4 cents.

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, February 27

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, February 27 Exchange rate was 1.4425 up 0.0114

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, February 27

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, February 27 Exchange rate was 1.4425 up 0.0114

Aghost Grains Close

May corn closed down 3/4 cents and July corn was down 3/4 cents. May soybeans closed down 7 1/2 cents and July soybeans were down 7 1/4 cents. May KC wheat closed down 7 cents, May Chicago wheat was down 8 cents, May Minneapolis wheat was down 11 cents.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For February 26

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for February 26 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 02/26/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil slightly decline

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 02/26 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 2/26/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is up 1 cent per bushel, May soybeans are up 7 1/4 cents, May KC wheat is down 3 3/4 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 3 3/4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is down 1 cent.

Ag Secretary Details New Bird Flu Plan

Agriculture Secretary Brooke laid out a plan that would provide more funds to poultry producers for biosecurity and indemnities. USDA also will increase imports of eggs and reduce egg exports.

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, February 26

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, February 26 Exchange rate was 1.4311 up 0.0029

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, February 26

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, February 26 Exchange rate was 1.4311 up 0.0029

Aghost Grains Close

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

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, crude oil slide By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

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

Aghost Livestock Close

It was another positive day for the cattle complex as both the live cattle and feeder cattle contracts closed higher. It would appear as though the market is indeed committing to trading higher following the low established last week.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

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

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is up 1/4 cents and May soybeans are down 4 cents. May KC wheat is down 1/4 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 1/2 cents, and May Minneapolis wheat is down 2 1/2 cents.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For February 25

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for February 25 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Tue, February 25

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, February 25 Exchange rate was 1.4282 up 0.0069

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Tue, February 25

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Tue, February 25 Exchange rate was 1.4282 up 0.0069

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For February 24

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

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 02/24/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

The cattle complex was able to trade higher throughout Monday's market as traders were relieved to see some support stem from Friday's Cattle on Feed report. New showlists appear to be lower in all major feeding states.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie starts week in retreat By MarketsFarm

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Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 02/24 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 2/24/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Mon, February 24

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Mon, February 24 Exchange rate was 1.4213 down 0.0006

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Mon, February 24

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, February 24 Exchange rate was 1.4213 down 0.0006