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DTN Chart Technical Points 04/08 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 4/08/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is up 2 1/4 cents per bushel, May soybeans are up 6 3/4 cents, May KC wheat is up 10 cents, May Chicago wheat is up 3 1/2 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is up 5 1/4 cents.

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Tue, April 8

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Tue, April 8 Exchange rate was 1.4178 up 0.0028

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Tue, April 8

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, April 8 Exchange rate was 1.4178 up 0.0028

Ustr Grilled Over Tariffs

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer defended President Donald Trump's tariff policies at a hearing Tuesday, drawing attacks from Democrats over tariffs while some Republican senators also voiced skepticism or expressed concern about businesses and agriculture in their states.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For April 7

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

Aghost Livestock Close

Livestock markets once again tumbled lower with triple-digit losses Monday. Another round of sharp losses in stock markets kept traders unsettled early in the week. Prices actually found very limited and short-lived support early Monday morning, but this was unable to get enough buyer momentum to keep prices stable, allowing for strong losses at the closing bell to be seen in most contract months.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Tariffs guiding markets By Glen Hallick

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 04/07 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 4/07/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is up 2 cents per bushel, May soybeans are up 9 3/4 cents, May KC wheat is up 4 1/2 cents, May Chicago wheat is up 5 1/2 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is up 3 1/2 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Mon, April 7

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, April 7 Exchange rate was 1.415 down 0.0033

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Mon, April 7

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Mon, April 7 Exchange rate was 1.415 down 0.0033

Usda Crop Progress Report

Winter wheat was 5% emerged, and the crop was rated 48% good to excellent as of Sunday, April 6, according to USDA NASS' first national Crop Progress report of 2025 released on Monday.

Pork Board Searches For New Leader

National Pork Board CEO steps down with his last day being May 1. Bill Even says he will return to his family farm in South Dakota.

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Top 5 Things To Watch

We'll be following the heavy rainfall and flooding in the Mid-South, covering the April WASDE and Crop Progress reports, and watching for continued market fallout and response to the tariffs announced last week.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For April 4

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for April 4 From the Beef Farmers of Ontario, the Rail Grade Report. Prices are on

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

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

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie pulls back By Glen Hallick

Aghost Livestock Close

From Friday to Friday, livestock futures scored the following changes: April Live cattle off $6.20, June Live cattle off $6.65; April Feeder cattle off $7.50, May Feeder cattle off $10.30; April Lean hogs up $0.67, June Lean hogs off $4.23; April Pork cutout off $0.42, May Pork cutout unchanged.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 04/04 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 4/04/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, April 4

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, April 4 Exchange rate was 1.4183 up 0.0156

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Fri, April 4

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, April 4 Exchange rate was 1.4183 up 0.0156

China Responds To Tariffs: Markets Drop

Under China's announcement on Friday, soybean sales to China could face a 49% tariff starting April 10. Once other tariffs are factored in, the U.S. Meat Export Federation noted beef exports to China could face a 56% tariff, and pork tariffs could be as high as 81%.

Tariffs May Incentivize China

Having just returned to the United States from Belgium and China, Praveen Penmetsa, co-founder and CEO of Monarch Tractor, Livermore, California, offers his impressions on the impact of the new U.S. tariffs in those two nations.

Aghost Grains Close

May corn closed down 1/4 cents and December corn was down 1 1/4 cents. May soybeans closed down 18 cents and November soybeans were down 20 1/4 cents. May KC wheat closed up 1/2 cents, May Chicago wheat was down 3 1/4 cents, May Minneapolis wheat was down 1 1/4 cents.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For April 3

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

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

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

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie soars as crude, stocks tumble By Glen Hallick

Aghost Livestock Close

Live cattle futures gave back all of Wednesday's gains and more, with active price pressure seen in all live cattle and feeder cattle contracts. Feeder cattle futures were most impacted with May contracts trading nearly $5 per cwt lower at the end of the session.

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DTN Chart Technical Points 04/03 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 4/03/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, April 3

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, April 3 Exchange rate was 1.4027 down 0.0236

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

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, April 3 Exchange rate was 1.4027 down 0.0236

Usda Prepares For 'reduction In Force'

The USDA Office of the Secretary provided employees this week with new details on another Deferred Resignation Program (DRP 2.0) and offered some broad details about the larger shakeup in USDA staff. Citing President Donald Trump's executive order, the memo warned of more cuts to come.

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

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie adds more gains By Glen Hallick

Aghost Grains Close

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

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 04/02/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

Live cattle futures rallied higher once again, with strong triple-digit gains seen in April through August contracts. This move helped push spot month April contracts above $210 per cwt, once again setting contract highs for the complex.

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DTN Chart Technical Points 04/02 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 4/02/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, April 2

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, April 2 Exchange rate was 1.4263 down 0.0019

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

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, April 2 Exchange rate was 1.4263 down 0.0019

Trump Details Sweeping Tariff Plans

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a minimum 10% tariff on at least 60 countries but laid out a range of different tariffs for countries and trading blocs, including higher tariffs on China, Japan and the European Union, for instance. Along with that, all imported automobiles will have a 25% tariff starting Thursday.

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: Loonie rises more than a 10th of a cent By Glen Hallick

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 04/01/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

The livestock complex was well supported by traders as all three of the markets closed higher Tuesday afternoon. Still no cash cattle trade has developed, and trade will likely be delayed until Thursday or Friday.

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DTN Chart Technical Points 04/01 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 4/01/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Tue, April 1

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Tue, April 1 Exchange rate was 1.4282 down 0.0036

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

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, April 1 Exchange rate was 1.4282 down 0.0036

Ag Groups Fear Trade Losses

A letter from farm groups draws a fine line of supporting the president's trade goals while fearing the worst ramifications for the ag economy.

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, March 26

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, March 26 Exchange rate was 1.4224 down 0.0020

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 31

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for March 31 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/31/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie pulls back By Glen Hallick

Aghost Livestock Close

The livestock complex didn't see much support from traders throughout the day, but if fundamental support shows up later this week, there's a chance that traders could become more willing to participate in the market.

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DTN Chart Technical Points 03/31 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/31/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

Landowner: Dream Dashed By Epa Pursuit

West Virginia developer Ron Foster has asked a federal appeals court to require a district court to apply a new jurisdictional test laid out in the Supreme Court case Sackett v. EPA. Foster has been fighting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency since 2009 to develop a 90-acre tract of land the agency said contains waters of the U.S.

Rollins Readies For Trade Retaliation

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins spent Monday in Iowa touting investments in biofuels as a way to increase demand for farm products. Rollins acknowledged USDA is getting ready for possible trade retaliation as President Donald Trump readies his tariff announcement on Wednesday.

Top 5 Things To Watch

Possible severe storms early in the week, and Monday is the first USDA report on farmer planting plans for 2023. We'll also continue tracking tariff conversations around the April 2 deadline.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

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Top 5 Things To Watch

Possible severe storms early in the week, and Monday is the first USDA report on farmer planting plans for 2023. We'll also continue tracking tariff conversations around the April 2 deadline.

Aghost Grains Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:May corn closed up 3 1/4 cents and July corn was up 2 cents. May soybeans closed up 6 1/4 cents and July soybeans were up 6 3/4 cents. May KC wheat closed down 14 1/2 cents, May Chicago wheat was down 3 3/4 cents, May Minneapolis wheat was down 7 1/2 cents.The U.S.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 28

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

View From The Range

View From the Range's New Mexico ranch relies on cows being good mothers during calving season and able to get the job done on their own.

Aghost Livestock Close

The livestock complex closed mostly lower Friday afternoon after an eventful week. The cash cattle market has still only seen a small sampling of cattle traded, where Southern live cattle have traded steady to $1.00 lower but Northern dressed sales have been noted at $10.00 higher.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie steady, TSX tumbles By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/28/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, March 28

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, March 28 Exchange rate was 1.4261 up 0.0005

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/28 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/28/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, March 28 Exchange rate was 1.4261 up 0.0005

Aghost Grains Close

May corn closed down 1 1/4 cents and July corn was down 1 cent. May soybeans closed up 15 3/4 cents and July soybeans were up 15 1/2 cents. May KC wheat closed up 1 1/4 cents, May Chicago wheat was down 3 1/4 cents, May Minneapolis wheat was up 3 1/4 cents.

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie down, gold sets new record By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a winning day for the cattle complex as both of the contracts closed higher, and even the spot June live cattle contract scored a new contract higher. Still no cash cattle trade has developed. May corn is down 1 1/4 cents per bushel and May soybean meal is up $0.90.

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

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/26/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/27 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/27/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

May corn is down 3 1/2 cents per bushel, May soybeans are down 3 3/4 cents, May KC wheat is down 12 cents, May Chicago wheat is down 7 3/4 cents and May Minneapolis wheat is down 7 1/2 cents.

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

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, March 27 Exchange rate was 1.4256 up 0.0032

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, March 27

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, March 27 Exchange rate was 1.4256 up 0.0032

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

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: Loonie, U.S. dollar index hit multi-week highs

Aghost Livestock Close

Overall, it was a winning day for the livestock complex as most of the futures contracts closed higher, boxed beef prices closed higher, and the cash hog market saw another big movement today. Heading into Thursday's market, be on the lookout for the morning's export report and the afternoon's Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report.

Dtn Chart Technical Points

DTN Chart Technical Points 03/26 16:30 DTN FUTURES 10 3/26/25 SLOW STOCHASTIC

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 03/26/25 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Dtn National Hrs Index

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

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

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

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, March 26 Exchange rate was 1.4224 down 0.0020

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, March 26

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, March 26 Exchange rate was 1.4224 down 0.0020

Potential Social Security Headaches

Starting March 31, the Social Security Administration will no longer allow benefit recipients to use telephone services to confirm their identification or change direct-deposit information. Beneficiaries instead will have to use a website, phone app or visit a Social Security office in person.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For March 25

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

Aghost Grains Close

May corn closed down 6 3/4 cents and July corn was down 6 3/4 cents. May soybeans closed down 5 1/2 cents and July soybeans were down 4 cents. May KC wheat closed down 8 3/4 cents, May Chicago wheat was down 5 cents, May Minneapolis wheat was down 3 3/4 cents.