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Top 5 Things To Watch

We share farmers thoughts on the election and economy, and watch for some badly needed rain showers across the Midwest, as Trick or Treaters and Trunk or Treaters take over the streets and parking lots.

Portland Grain Review

October 25, 2024 Portland Price Trends

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For October 25

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

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie tumbles, crude oil stronger

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a mixed day for the livestock complex as the live cattle contracts dipped lower, but both the feeder cattle and lean hog contracts were able to maintain their higher position through the day's end.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

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

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 10/25/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

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Usda Oct. 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 11.6 million head on Oct. 1, 2024. The inventory was slightly below Oct. 1, 2023, USDA NASS reported on Friday.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Fri, October 25

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, October 25 Exchange rate was 1.3858 up 0.0029

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, October 25

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, October 25 Exchange rate was 1.3858 up 0.0029

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For October 24

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

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

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

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie stays mostly steady By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a thrilling day for the livestock complex as the cash cattle market was able to add another $2.00 to its market and both the live cattle and feeder cattle contracts closed higher. Please note that on Friday the month's Cattle on Feed report will be released.

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

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

December corn is down 2 3/4 cents per bushel, November soybeans are down 7 3/4 cents, December KC wheat is down 6 1/4 cents, December Chicago wheat is down 6 1/2 cents and December Minneapolis wheat is down 4 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, October 24

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, October 24 Exchange rate was 1.3829 up 0.0010

Survey Details Show Farmer Preferences

Here's a complete breakdown of the DTN/Progressive Farmer Pulse of Rural America Poll as it looks at the presidential race and some other key issues facing farmers as they vote in the Nov. 5 election.

Rural Survey Previews 2024 Election

Our DTN/Progressive Farmer exclusive poll reveals strong support for former President Donald Trump and what are the top issues on the minds of farmers as they prepare to vote.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For October 23

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for October 23 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 10/23/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

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

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a mixed day for the livestock complex as the cattle contracts plummeted upon seeing the Dow Jones trade 300 to 400 points lower throughout the day, but the lean hog complex wasn't fazed and continued to trade higher through closing.

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DTN Chart Technical Points 10/23 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 10/23/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

December corn is up 2 3/4 cents per bushel, November soybeans are up 7 3/4 cents, December KC wheat is up 3/4 cent, December Chicago wheat is up 1 cent and December Minneapolis wheat is up 2 1/2 cents.

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, October 23

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, October 23 Exchange rate was 1.3819 up 0.0022

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, October 23

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, October 23 Exchange rate was 1.3819 up 0.0022

Kennedy Targets Farm Policy, Has Plans

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. argues that current practices damage both the environment and consumers' health. Under former President Donald Trump's campaign, Kennedy has several proposals for major reforms, including banning more farm chemicals and revising dietary guidelines.

Aghost Grains Close

December corn closed up 7 cents and March corn was up 6 cents. November soybeans closed up 10 3/4 cents and March soybeans were up 10 1/2 cents. December KC wheat closed up 4 1/4 cents, December Chicago wheat was up 3 3/4 cents and December Minneapolis wheat was up 2 3/4 cents.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 10/22/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ firm ahead of BoC By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a powerful day for the livestock complex as all three of the markets were able to close higher thanks to ample trader support. Still no cash cattle trade has developed and asking prices still haven't been posted.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 10/22 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 10/22/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Tue, October 22

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, October 22 Exchange rate was 1.3797 down 0.0015

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For October 22

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

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Tue, October 22

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Tue, October 22 Exchange rate was 1.3797 down 0.0015

Usda Weekly Crop Progress

USDA Weekly Crop Progress 10/21 ISSN: 1948-3007

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 10/21/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a slow and lethargic day for the cattle complex as traders paid little attention to the cattle market, but the lean hog complex successfully closed slightly higher as consumer demand helped encourage traders.

Usda Weekly Crop Progress Report

Corn was 65% harvested and soybeans were 81% harvested as of Sunday, Oct. 20, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop Progress Report. Winter wheat was 73% planted.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens Monday By MarketsFarm

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 10/21 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 10/21/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Mon, October 21

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, October 21 Exchange rate was 1.3812 up 0.0022

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Mon, October 21

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Mon, October 21 Exchange rate was 1.3812 up 0.0022

View From The Cab

As harvest continues, DTN's View From the Cab farmers start to sort out what the year looks like and where they are headed in 2025.

Top 5 Things To Watch

Concerns shift from hurricane recovery to the current onslaught of wildfires literally sparked by harvest equipment. We'll also continue our ongoing Savvy Seed Decisions series.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

December corn is up 1 3/4 cents per bushel, November soybeans are up 7 1/2 cents, December KC wheat is up 2 3/4 cents, December Chicago wheat is up 2 cents and December Minneapolis wheat is up 2 cents.

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What Farms Need To Know About Boi

Farmers and small businesses must comply with the Corporate Transparency Act by Jan. 1, 2025, by filing beneficial ownership information with the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. This new filing requirement affects over 230,000 farm operations, including corporations and partnerships.

View From The Cab

As harvest continues, DTN's View From the Cab farmers start to sort out what the year looks like and where they are headed in 2025.

Top 5 Things To Watch

Concerns shift from hurricane recovery to the current onslaught of wildfires literally sparked by harvest equipment. We'll also continue our ongoing Savvy Seed Decisions series.

Us Direct Feeder Pigs

Aghost Grains Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:December corn closed down 2 cents and March corn was down 2 1/4 cents. November soybeans closed down 18 3/4 cents and March soybeans were down 13 1/2 cents. December KC wheat closed down 15 1/4 cents, December Chicago wheat was down 16 3/4 cents and December Minneapolis wheat was down 12 1/4 cents.The U.S.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For October 18

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for October 18 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Crude oil drops, gold records all-time high

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 10/18/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

Strong triple-digit gains quickly held in all cattle futures with feeder cattle futures leading the upward charge Friday. January through April feeder cattle contracts were the target markets with traders not only looking at current short-term support in the complex but the potential ability to sustain current market support well into the spring months of 2025.

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DTN Chart Technical Points 10/18 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 10/18/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, October 18

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, October 18 Exchange rate was 1.379 up 0.0021

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Fri, October 18

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, October 18 Exchange rate was 1.379 up 0.0021

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For October 17

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for October 17 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie down, TSX continues to rise

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 10/17/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

The cattle complex traded mostly lower into Thursday's close while the hog complex rallied. Sales developed Thursday afternoon in the cash cattle market and Southern live cattle traded at mostly $188 ($1.00 higher than last week's weighted average) and Northern dressed sales were marked at mostly $296 (steady with last week's weighted average).

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 10/17 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 10/17/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, October 17

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, October 17 Exchange rate was 1.3769 up 0.0031

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, October 17

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, October 17 Exchange rate was 1.3769 up 0.0031

What Farms Need To Know About Boi

Farmers and small businesses must comply with the Corporate Transparency Act by Jan. 1, 2025, by filing beneficial ownership information with the U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. This new filing requirement affects over 230,000 farm operations, including corporations and partnerships.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For October 16

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

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 10/16/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie up, TSX hits all-time high By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

Both the live cattle and feeder cattle contracts remained mostly lower throughout Wednesday's trade, but the lean hog complex was able to rally throughout the day. No cash cattle trade was noted but packer interest could improve on Thursday.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

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

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

December corn is down 2 1/4 cents per bushel, November soybeans are down 8 1/4 cents, December KC wheat is down 2 3/4 cents, December Chicago wheat is down 3 3/4 cents and December Minneapolis wheat is up 1 3/4 cents.

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, October 16

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, October 16 Exchange rate was 1.3738 down 0.0033

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, October 16

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, October 16 Exchange rate was 1.3738 down 0.0033

Rural Vote Becomes Key Demographic

The Harris-Walz campaign is focusing on rural voters, traditionally a strong base for former President Donald Trump, by promoting policies on sustainable agriculture, rural healthcare and access to farmland. The campaign is also warning about Project 2025 and the possible effects of a trade war.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, inflation rate down By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a quiet day for the livestock complex as the board struggled as traders worried about the markets being overbought, which consequently led to all three of the markets rounding out the day lower.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 10/15/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 10/15 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 10/15/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Portland Grain Review

October 15, 2024 Portland Price Trends

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Tue, October 15

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Tue, October 15 Exchange rate was 1.3771 down 0.0002

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Tue, October 15

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, October 15 Exchange rate was 1.3771 down 0.0002

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For October 15

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for October 15 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Top 5 Things To Watch

We continue to monitor and cover the recoveries from hurricanes in the Southeast, while we keep tabs on wildfires in dry grazing lands of North Dakota, Wyoming and surrounding areas.

Aghost Grains Close

December corn closed down 7 1/2 cents and March corn was down 8 1/4 cents. November soybeans closed down 9 1/2 cents and March soybeans were down 9 3/4 cents. December KC wheat closed down 14 1/2 cents, December Chicago wheat was down 13 3/4 cents and December Minneapolis wheat was down 14 3/4 cents.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 10/14 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 10/14/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 10/14/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn National Hrs Index