Alan Brugler
Corn Ends the Week with Losses
BarchartFri May 17, 4:58PM CDT
Corn futures closed out the Friday session with losses across the board, as contracts were down 2 to 5 ¼ cents. On the week, July was down 17 ¼ cents, with December losing 15 ½ cents. Weekend weather looks drier, though planting conditions may still be less than ideal in...
Wheat Ends Friday with Double Digit Weakness
BarchartFri May 17, 4:58PM CDT
The wheat complex posted weakness across the board on Friday. Chicago contracts were down 2 to 12 cents, led by the front months. Kansas City futures closed with contracts 4 ¼ to 11 ½ cents. MPLS spring wheat futures were down 7 ½ to 9 ¾ cents across the board....
Soybeans Hold in For Gains
BarchartFri May 17, 4:58PM CDT
Soybeans held on for steady to 11 ¾ cent higher trade across the front months at the close, with back month 2025 contracts lower. July soybeans were up 9 cents this week, with November down 2 ¼. Soymeal futures were up 30 cent to $1.10/ton in the front months but...
Cotton Heads Lower on Friday
BarchartFri May 17, 4:58PM CDT
The cotton market fall back lower on Friday, as contracts were down 5 to 38 points. On the week, July was down 142 points, with December losing just 16. The outside market factors were a mixed bag, with crude oil up another 76 cents and the US dollar index just...
Hogs Fall Lower on Friday
BarchartFri May 17, 4:58PM CDT
Lean hogs slipped lower into the weekend, with contracts down anywhere from a tick to $1.87, led by the nearbys. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was back down 76 cents on Friday afternoon at 88.57. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 37 cents on May 15...
Cattle Rally Continues into the Weekend
BarchartFri May 17, 4:58PM CDT
Live cattle closed the Friday session with contracts up 67 cents to $2.02. June was up $4.90 on the week. USDA reported cash sales of $186-190 across the country on Friday, helped by the beef strength this week. Feeder cattle closed with gains of $1.12 to $2.50 on Friday, as...
Cotton Slipping Back Lower on Friday
BarchartFri May 17, 12:10PM CDT
The cotton market is back to heading lower into the weekend, as midday losses are 10 to 39 points in the nearby contracts. The outside market factors are a mixed bag, with crude oil up another 31 cents and the US dollar index just 20 points higher. USDA’s Export Sales...
Cattle Rally Continues to Friday Midday
BarchartFri May 17, 12:10PM CDT
Live cattle are trading with gains of $1.07 to $1.87 across most front months on Friday. Cash action has been quiet this week, with USDA reporting a few in the WCB at $186-190 on Thursday. Bids of $187 are being reported in the North this morning, with Southern bids in...
Corn Round Out the Week with Midday Friday Weakness
BarchartFri May 17, 12:10PM CDT
Corn is posting losses of 1 to 5 ½ cent across most contracts on Friday, closing out the week with weakness. Weather through the weekend shows much of the WCB drier, with portions of the ECB shifting drier. The entire Corn Belt looks wetter getting into next week. USDA's Export...
Soybeans Rallying on Friday
BarchartFri May 17, 12:10PM CDT
Soybeans are trading with midday gains to round out the week. Contracts are up 2 to 9 ½ cents across most contract on Friday. Soymeal futures are mixed, with front months up 40 cents/ton. Soy Oil is posting gains of 77 to 83 points at midday. Weekly Export Sales data...
Hogs Falling into Weekend
BarchartFri May 17, 12:10PM CDT
Lean hogs are slipping lower in the to weekend, with contracts down 25 cents to $2, led by the nearbys. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was back down 58 cents on Friday morning at 88.78. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another 37 cents on May 15...
Wheat Continues Pattern of Fading Overnight Gains for Midday Weakness
BarchartFri May 17, 12:10PM CDT
The wheat complex is posting midday weakness again on Friday. Chicago contracts are down 7 to 12 cents across most contracts. Kansas City futures are trading with losses of 8 to 13 cents in most months. MPLS spring wheat is down 8 to 9 ¾ cents. The final day of...
Hogs Set to Close Out Week
BarchartFri May 17, 7:28AM CDT
Lean hogs faded off of some of the midday strength, but still found solid ground to post 5 to 87 cent higher trade. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was up 60 cents on Thursday afternoon at 89.33. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 47 cents on...
Cotton Mixed to Begin Friday
BarchartFri May 17, 7:28AM CDT
The cotton market is trading mixed this morning with contracts anywhere from 10 points lower to 29 points higher. They were back up on Thursday to post gains of 83 to 105 points at the close. The outside market factors are a mixed bag, with crude oil up another 71...
Soybeans Rallying on Friday Morning
BarchartFri May 17, 7:28AM CDT
Soybeans are posting higher trade on Friday morning, with contracts up 8 to 11 cents. Futures contracts for beans were up ½ 5o 2 ¾ cents in the front two months and down 1 to 3 ¾ cents in the tother contracts following uninspiring Export Sales data. Soymeal futures were...