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Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, April 3

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, April 3 Exchange rate was 1.3515 down 0.0043

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, April 3

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, April 3 Exchange rate was 1.3515 down 0.0043

Aghost Grains Close

May corn closed down 9 cents and December corn was down 6 3/4 cents. May soybeans closed down 11 3/4 cents and November soybeans were down 5 1/2 cents. May KC wheat closed down 12 1/4 cents, May Chicago wheat was down 11 3/4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat was down 7 1/4 cents.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ steady By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 04/02/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

The cattle complex was able to regain some of the position lost through Monday's market by Tuesday's end. Still no cash cattle trade has developed, and it's likely that trade will be delayed until Thursday or later this week.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 04/02 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 4/02/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For April 2

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for April 2 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Tue, April 2

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, April 2 Exchange rate was 1.3558 down 0.0012

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Tue, April 2

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Tue, April 2 Exchange rate was 1.3558 down 0.0012

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For April 1

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for April 1 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ softens Monday By MarketsFarm

Usda Weekly Crop Progress Report

Winter wheat was rated 56% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, March 31, well ahead of last year's rating of 28%.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 04/01/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a mixed day for the livestock complex as the cattle complex melted lower upon hearing that an individual who had worked with some of the HPAI-infected cattle in Texas had tested positive for the flu as well.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 04/01 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 4/01/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Mon, April 1

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, April 1 Exchange rate was 1.357 up 0.0046

Person Infected With Bird Flu In Texas

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that a patient in Texas was showing signs of conjunctivitis, more commonly known as pink eye. The patient is believed to be associated with the recent detections of avian influenza A(H5N1) in dairy cows, according to the Texas Health & Human Services Commission.

Top 5 Things To Watch

Spring weather systems beat up on drought, USDA Crop Progress reports begin, and we're watching continued market reactions to recent news events including the spread of avian flu in dairy cows in more states. These are just some of the things the DTN newsroom will be tracking the first week of April.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is down 2 3/4 cents per bushel, May soybeans are up 5 1/4 cents, May KC wheat is down 12 1/4 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 6 3/4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is down 6 1/2 cents.

Dtn National Hrs Index

Us Direct Feeder Pigs

Dairy Hpai Cases Now In 5 States

USDA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are reporting more cases of HPAI in Michigan, as well as presumptive positive cases in Idaho and New Mexico.

Usda Daily Market Rates

USDA Daily Market Rates 03/29 DAILY MARKET RATES(GRAIN/MISCELLANEOUS COMMODITIES)

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/29/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/29 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/29/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Us Direct Feeder Pigs

Aghost Grains Close

May corn closed up 15 1/4 cents and December corn was up 15 1/2 cents. May soybeans closed down 1 cent and November soybeans were up 2 3/4 cents. May KC wheat closed up 7 cents, May Chicago wheat was up 12 3/4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat was down 6 cents.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 28

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 28 *From Ontario Pork:

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie rises two-tenths By Glen Hallick

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a good day for the livestock complex as the contracts closed higher and this morning's export report was at least strong for the hog complex. Yes, cash cattle trade was lower this past week, but only by $2.00 to $3.00.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/28/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/28 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/28/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, March 28

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, March 28 Exchange rate was 1.3524 down 0.0037

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, March 28

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, March 28 Exchange rate was 1.3524 down 0.0037

Bridge Collapse Could Affect Uan Market

OMAHA (DTN) -- The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday will influence the economy of the region but could also affect farmers' bottom line. The Port of Baltimore is significant for agricultural products, including farm equipment and fertilizer.

Aghost Grains Close

May corn closed down 5 3/4 cents and December corn was down 5 3/4 cents. May soybeans closed down 6 1/2 cents and November soybeans were down 7 1/2 cents. May KC wheat closed up 1 cent, May Chicago wheat was up 4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat was up 3 3/4 cents.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 27

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

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie sheds a little more By Glen Hallick

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/27/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

The cattle contracts were able to close slightly higher following Tuesday's sharp descent. The cash cattle market still hasn't seen much trade develop -- but packer interest should improve by Thursday.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/27 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/27/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, March 27

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, March 27 Exchange rate was 1.3561 up 0.0002

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, March 27

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, March 27 Exchange rate was 1.3561 up 0.0002

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/26/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie adds bit more By Glen Hallick

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a mentally exhausting day watching the livestock complex trade as the cattle complex ran sharply lower as concerns, fear and nervousness set into traders' minds with HPAI currently affecting some dairy cows in the Southern Plains.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/26 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/26/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Cash Market Moves

A container ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, causing a catastrophic failure as the bridge collapsed. Shipping and agricultural interests are still determining the impact the accident will have on shipping in and out of the Port of Baltimore.

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 26

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

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Tue, March 26

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, March 26 Exchange rate was 1.3559 down 0.0007

Baltimore Bridge Impact On Ag Machinery

The Port of Baltimore is a key import-export point for farm and construction machinery. The port tallied a record 1.3 million tons of roll on/roll off farm and construction machinery in 2023. The previous record was 1 million tons in 2012.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 25

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 25 From the Beef Farmers of Ontario, the Rail Grade Report. Prices are on

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/25/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a mixed day for the livestock complex as the cattle contracts fought some pressure, but the lean hog complex rallied throughout the day. Hog prices closed higher on the Daily Direct Afternoon Hog report, up $1.87 with a weighted average price of $81.17 on 1,965 head.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ holds firm By MarketsFarm

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/25 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/25/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Mon, March 25

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, March 25 Exchange rate was 1.3566 down 0.0026

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Mon, March 25

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Mon, March 25 Exchange rate was 1.3566 down 0.0026

Officials Confirm Hpai Dairy Infections

USDA stated the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state veterinarians and public health officials are investigating the illness that has recently hit "primarily older dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico that is causing decreased lactation, low appetite, and other symptoms." USDA also called it a "rapidly evolving situation."

Top 5 Things To Watch

March 28 we'll report on the latest Grain Stocks and Prospective Planting Reports from USDA, then host a DTN webinar to provide more analysis on the reports. This week we'll also track a strong spring storm. Markets will be closed for Good Friday.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Dtn National Hrs Index

Aghost Grains Close

May corn closed down 1 1/2 cents and December corn was down 1 1/2 cents. May soybeans closed down 19 1/2 cents and November soybeans were down 17 1/4 cents. May KC wheat closed up 8 3/4 cents, May Chicago wheat was up 8 cents and May Minneapolis wheat was up 4 1/2 cents.

Usda March 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 March 1, 2024. The inventory was 1% above March 1, 2023, USDA NASS reported on Friday.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 22

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

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a tough day for the cattle complex as traders braced themselves for the afternoon's Cattle on Feed (COF) report, but the lean hog complex did finally find some support ahead of Friday's end. Hog prices closed lower on the Daily Direct Afternoon Hog Report, down $1 with a weighted average price of $79.30 on 3,553 head.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie tumbles to end week By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/22/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/22 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/22/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Fri, March 22

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, March 22 Exchange rate was 1.3592 up 0.0076

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, March 22

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, March 22 Exchange rate was 1.3592 up 0.0076

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 21

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 21 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, gold on the rise By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

One would have thought the cash cattle market's $2-to-$4-higher trade would send cattle contracts higher, but traders were uncomfortable with doing anything besides trading lower. Hog prices closed lower on the Daily Direct Afternoon Hog Report, down $0.94 with a weighted average price of $80.30 on 4,053 head.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/21/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/21 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/21/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, March 21

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, March 21 Exchange rate was 1.3516 up 0.0040

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is down 2 1/2 cents per bushel, May soybeans are down 12 3/4 cents, May KC wheat is down 4 1/2 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 3 1/4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is down 1 3/4 cents.

Todd's Take

I didn't expect this, but some on social media seemed upset by Monday's Todd's Take. I respond.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, March 21

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, March 21 Exchange rate was 1.3516 up 0.0040

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 20

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 20 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie up, crude oil falls By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/20/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

It was another boring day for the livestock complex as traders again let contracts drift lower as they patiently waited for fundamental support to develop. Cash cattle interest should improve on Thursday.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/20 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/20/24 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is up 4 cents per bushel, May soybeans are up 7 1/2 cents, May KC wheat is up 5 3/4 cents, May Chicago wheat is up 6 1/4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is up 7 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, March 20

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, March 20 Exchange rate was 1.3476 down 0.0071

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, March 20

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, March 20 Exchange rate was 1.3476 down 0.0071