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Congress Still Working On Year-end Deal

While congressional leaders announced that a deal had been reached on a short-term funding bill for the government and $100 billion in aid for natural disasters, the actual bill text had not been released by late afternoon on Tuesday. The deal is reported to provide $10 billion in economic aid to farmers and allows year-round 15% ethanol nationally.

Top 10 Ag Stories Of 2024: No. 10

No. 10 on DTN's list of the Top 10 Ag Stories of 2024 is labor unrest affecting agriculture and trade. Rail and port workers in both the United States and Canada spent much of the year trying to negotiate expired contracts, with some going on strike.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For December 16

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for December 16 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Aghost Livestock Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:The livestock complex struggled technically throughout the day as traders paid little attention to the market as they're seeming uncomfortable with the idea of advancing the contracts at this point.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie firm, questions swirl around fed's fiscal update

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 12/16/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 12/16 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 12/16/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Mon, December 16

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, December 16 Exchange rate was 1.4232 up 0.0003

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Mon, December 16

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Mon, December 16 Exchange rate was 1.4232 up 0.0003

Aid Package Talks Continue In Congress

Financial aid for farmers became a major sticking point over the weekend as lawmakers from both parties said they would not support a new funding bill without including some economic support for farmers facing low prices.

Top 5 Things To Watch

Mid-week we'll see the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, and we're also watching for the latest Cattle on Feed numbers on Friday. And we're kicking off our annual Global Fertilizer Outlook special series. Those are among the many things we'll be watching the week of Dec. 15.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Dtn National Hrs Index

Top 5 Things To Watch

Mid-week we'll see the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, and we're also watching for the latest Cattle on Feed numbers on Friday. And we're kicking off our annual Global Fertilizer Outlook special series. Those are among the many things we'll be watching the week of Dec. 15.

Screwworm Prevention Funding Secured

APHIS secured emergency funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation to help protect U.S. livestock and animals from New World screwworm.

Aghost Grains Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:March corn closed down 1 1/2 cents and May corn was down 1 3/4 cents. January soybeans closed down 7 1/2 cents and March soybeans were down 8 1/4 cents. March KC wheat closed down 5 3/4 cents, March Chicago wheat was down 6 1/4 cents and March Minneapolis wheat was down 4 cents.The U.S.

Us Direct Feeder Pigs

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For December 13

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for December 13 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 12/13/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens Friday By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:By Friday's end, the livestock complex closed mixed as traders felt it safest to let next week's market hash out more of the market's direction. And no new sales were reported in the cash cattle market.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 12/13 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 12/13/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Fri, December 13

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, December 13 Exchange rate was 1.4229 up 0.0023

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, December 13

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, December 13 Exchange rate was 1.4229 up 0.0023

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For December 12

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for December 12 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Aghost Livestock Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:The livestock complex rounded out Thursday mixed as the hog complex was pleased to find some technical footing which allowed its contracts to close higher, but the cattle complex ended the day slightly lower.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ at fresh multi-year low By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 12/12/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 12/12 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 12/12/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, December 12

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, December 12 Exchange rate was 1.4206 up 0.0050

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, December 12

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, December 12 Exchange rate was 1.4206 up 0.0050

6 Tips For Higher Soybean Yields

In 2023, Georgia farmer Alex Harrell became the first farmer to exceed 200 bushels per acre (bpa) in soybeans and currently holds the world record at 218.2856 bpa. He recently shared advice on how others can also achieve higher yields in their fields.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For December 11

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for December 11 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Aghost Livestock Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:It was an incredible day for both the live cattle and feeder cattle markets as traders showed the contracts ample support, and helped drive the markets substantially higher.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ firm following BoC rate cut By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 12/11/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 12/11 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 12/11/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, December 11

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, December 11 Exchange rate was 1.4156 down 0.0003

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, December 11

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, December 11 Exchange rate was 1.4156 down 0.0003

Economic Aid At Risk Over Ira Dollars

Leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture committees, along with farm-state allies, are trying to craft a plan that would provide payments to producers who are suffering from low prices. Democrats came up with nearly $10 billion in direct payments and crop insurance rebates, but it requires using conservation funds from the Inflation Reduction Act, which House Republicans oppose.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 12/10/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:The livestock complex closed mixed with the lean hog contracts rounding out the day lower, but the cattle contracts successfully rallied through Tuesday's end. A few Southern live cattle traded in the South at $191 which is steady with last week's weighted average.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens By MarketsFarm

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 12/10 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 12/10/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Usda Reports Review

Tuesday's December USDA WASDE report, not typically a big market-mover, did have a notable surprise for the corn market on Tuesday. Both domestic and export demand rose more than trade expectations, sending the corn market prices higher.

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For December 10

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for December 10 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Tue, December 10

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, December 10 Exchange rate was 1.4159 up 0.0006

Tractors Take New Sales Hit In November

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers reports that ag tractor and combine sales were down in November, all but assuring a sales decline for all of 2024.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For December 9

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for December 9 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 12/09/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:Livestock futures remain mixed in light to moderate trade on Monday afternoon. Limited early outside market direction left many livestock traders on the sidelines searching for additional direction, late day moves in financial and energy markets narrowed early gains in the cattle complex.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ steady near lows By MarketsFarm

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 12/09 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 12/09/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Mon, December 9

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, December 9 Exchange rate was 1.4153 down 0.0001

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Mon, December 9

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Mon, December 9 Exchange rate was 1.4153 down 0.0001

Latest Wrda Bill Set To Pass

Congress is set to pass the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024, advancing billions for new major water infrastructure projects. The bill prioritizes port deepening, flood risk management, inland waterways, and drought resilience, supporting U.S. supply chains and agriculture.

Top 5 Things To Watch

Watching the weather roller coaster and preparing for December WASDE numbers top the list of things we'll be watching the week of Dec. 8.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Dtn National Hrs Index

Top 5 Things To Watch

Watching the weather roller coaster and preparing for December WASDE numbers top the list of things we'll be watching the week of Dec. 8.

Aghost Grains Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:March corn closed up 5 cents and May corn was up 4 3/4 cents. January soybeans closed down 0 cents and March soybeans were up 1/4 cents. March KC wheat closed up 1 1/4 cents, March Chicago wheat was down 1 cent and March Minneapolis wheat was down 2 cents.The U.S.

Us Direct Feeder Pigs

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For December 6

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for December 6 *From Ontario Pork:

Aghost Livestock Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:The livestock complex rounded out the day higher thanks to the added support of stronger cash cattle prices and better demand for pork cuts. Heading into next week's market, the cash cattle complex could trade higher again as packers weren't overly aggressive in this week's market.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie closes well below 71 U.S. cents By Glen Hallick

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 12/06/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 12/06 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 12/06/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, December 6

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, December 6 Exchange rate was 1.4154 up 0.0130

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Fri, December 6

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, December 6 Exchange rate was 1.4154 up 0.0130

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For December 5

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for December 5 *From Ontario Pork:

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie edges higher By Glen Hallick

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 12/05/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

Traders grew impatient waiting for the cash cattle market to trade cattle, but shortly after the day's closing bell, Northern dressed sales began to be reported at $297 which is $2.00 higher than last week's weighted average.

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 12/05 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 12/05/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Potential House Disaster Aid Standoff

The House Freedom Caucus, a bloc of roughly 40 GOP members, late Wednesday released a statement opposing a nearly $100 billion disaster supplemental bill. Other Republicans in both the House and Senate have called on lawmakers to pass the package and include funding for farmers facing tough economic conditions.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, December 5

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, December 5 Exchange rate was 1.4024 down 0.0037

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, December 5

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, December 5 Exchange rate was 1.4024 down 0.0037

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For December 4

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

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie sheds a few points By Glen Hallick

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 12/04/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 12/04 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 12/04/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a quiet, uneventful day for the livestock complex as the contracts all drifted lower through Wednesday's close, and still no cash cattle trade has developed. Packer interest should improve on Thursday.

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, December 4

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, December 4 Exchange rate was 1.4061 up 0.0005

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, December 4

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, December 4 Exchange rate was 1.4061 up 0.0005

Irwin: Trump May Eliminate 45z Credit

Scott Irwin, an agricultural economist with the University of Illinois, said the 45Z Clean Fuels Production tax credit could face elimination by the incoming Trump administration, making sustainable aviation fuel not economical.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie holds firm By Glen Hallick

Aghost Grains Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:March corn closed down 1/4 cents and May corn was down 1 cent. January soybeans closed up 6 1/2 cents and March soybeans were up 6 1/4 cents. March KC wheat closed up 1 1/4 cents, March Chicago wheat was up 1/4 cents and March Minneapolis wheat was up 2 1/4 cents.The U.S.

Aghost Livestock Close

After trading sharply lower through Monday's end, the cattle contracts were thankful for the opportunity to regain some of their lost footing in Tuesday's market. Asking prices are noted in the cash market at $192 to $194 in the South but are still not established in the North.