Hogs Hold Firm on Wednesday -
August 17, 2022
Lean hog futures closed the day with contracts up 37 cents to $1.47 on the day. The USDA’s National Average Base Hog price was $131.34 in the
Cattle Head Higher on Wednesday -
August 17, 2022
Live cattle futures were up 17 to 47 cents in the front months on Wednesday. Cash trade this week got kicked off with $141 action in the South and
Cotton Retreats Lower on Wednesday -
August 17, 2022
Cotton futures were lower on Wednesday, pulling back from early week gains. Contracts were down 251 to 429 points. The 7-day QPF shows precip
Soybeans Bounce Higher on Wednesday -
August 17, 2022
Soybean futures ended the Wednesday session, with contracts firm to 9 cents higher. Front month September led the way, up 21 cents. Meal futures
Corn Settles Higher in Front Months -
August 17, 2022
Corn futures saw some buying on Wednesday, with nearby contracts fractionally to 4 cents higher. Deferred contracts were down 2 to 3 ½ cents. EIA
Wheat Weaker on Wednesday -
August 17, 2022
Wheat futures weren’t able to hold the overnight gains, with contracts retreating into the close. CBT SRW contracts were down 19 to 22 ¾ cents,
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