The Final Bell

Reports out of the Chinese trade meeting have been incomplete, and grain trade used that as reason enough to spark liquidation across the board today. Despite continued poor reports for the winter wheat crop, prices fell today with pressure from the row crops and crude oil. Cattle futures were unable to hold the morning's positive start as funds feel nervous about advancing futures to keep up with red hot cash business. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.

Wheat futures set back today as US end market users head to Europe for cheaper wheat buying. Corn and soybean traders are watching the meeting between the US and China closely for any news of a trade deal done this week. Cattle rally with a turn back towards strong fundamentals and higher cash trade. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.

The USDA pegged the winter wheat crop as the smallest since 1972, with severe loss due to drought conditions. Soybean stocks and exports seem to still rely heavily on Chinese business, which doesn't align with what China intends to buy. Cattle futures are seeing fund liquidation despite the hike in cash trade. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.

Along with an updated crop progress report this week, the USDA will also release a fresh WASDE report. The trade meeting between President Trump and President Xi of China is scheduled for later this week, with soybean traders hoping to see a deal including beans. Cattle trade slipped today after President Trump announced a reduction in tariffs on beef imports. Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing and Management recaps today's trade.

War premium returned today as trade lost hope of an Iranian peace deal this week. Strength in soybeans came as optimism about the upcoming meeting with China remains high. Wheat futures followed stronger crude ahead of next week's updated WASDE report. Darren Frye with waterstreet consulting recaps today's trade.

The relationship between crude futures and grains pulls back trade as uncertainty continues to hang over the markets. Weather premium helped to lift corn and soybeans late session as more rain across the Corn Belt could start to impact planting and emergence. Cattle are in a pivotal time as the demand for beef must hold to support the upwards trend. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.

An announcement from President Trump that an end to the war with Iran could be in sight sends crude oil lower and pulls grains down as well. Corn and soybean planting is still on pace, but weather concerns aren't too far from producers' minds. Combines will roll soon on the US winter wheat crop, and crop tours are showing some extensive yield loss.

Cattle futures dropped to start the week, with some headline news and technical weakness, but bounced Tuesday with renewed optimism and fundamental support. Cash trade is expected to be higher this week, though it's not likely to be as shocking as last week's negotiated trade. Hog futures struggle as demand for pork remains inconsistent. Zach Tindall with Producers Livestock recaps today's trade.

Crude prices rose today in response to escalation in the Middle East conflict, taking the grains markets up as well. Hard winter wheat futures closed unchanged as rain in the forecast competes with a grim outlook on today's crop progress report. Cattle futures stepped back, but the overall picture still looks positive for cattle prices. Mike Castle with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.

Corn and soybeans finished with modest gains Friday while wheat stabilized following Thursday's selloff. Cattle futures reversed course to close lower but still ended with a strong week. Sue Martin of Ag and Investment recaps the trade.

Global energy markets took center stage today—and the implications may stretch far beyond crude oil. On Channel Final Bell, Mike Zuzolo connects rising geopolitical risk with what it could mean for corn, soybeans, livestock, and input costs in the weeks ahead. Listen to the full conversation now.

As the crop condition ratings for hard red winter wheat continue to worsen, trade is waking up to the reality that recent rains may have been too late. Corn futures were supported by wheat, and new crop levels are nearing $5. Cattle continue to find fundamental support as packers will have to step it up to fill demand ahead of the summer grilling months. Ross Baldwin with John Stewart and Associates recaps today's trade.

Cattle futures started the day higher and continued to rally right into the close with some technical support as we head towards the end of the month. Feeder calf sales across the country continue to set barn records, keeping the stakes high for buyers. Grains were higher today with option expiration and weather concerns, both domestically and globally. Livestock Market Analyst Kyle Bumsted recaps today's trade.

Rains over the weekend could bring some much needed to relief to the wheat crop, while some are wondering if it's too late. The lack of resolution in Iran will lead to continued uncertainty, but for now, the market has turned back to fundamentals. The cyclical cattle cycle would suggest that we've seen the top of the market for now. Don Roose with US Commodities recaps today's trade.

Seventy percent of winter wheat areas are now suffering from some form of drought, which rallied wheat futures. Cattle trade was likely influenced by drought conditions as well, with spring time pastures being in question. Soybeans were lower as the USDA opens up acreage surveys to more US farmers, hoping for higher response numbers for the June update. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.

Profit taking and uncertainty led soybean oil to drop today after reaching multi-year highs. World demand for biofuels keeps demand strong, but uncertainty around the war with Iran has speculative funds nervous. Cattle futures were lower once again as future demand for high priced beef remains in question. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.

Demand for biofuel on a global scale supported soybean oil and the soybean complex in light of higher crude oil prices. Wheat conditions fell once again, but world supply continues to be very large. Cattle futures closed lower, with concerns that we may have seen the top of the market for now. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing recaps today's trade.

Uncertainty around war negotiations set to happen today and tomorrow once again rise energies and impact grain trade. Kansas City wheat fell late session as traders square up ahead of the crop progress report, where condition ratings are expected to fall again. Cattle futures set back as traders wait to see any fundamental support to take futures back to higher levels. Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing & Management recaps today's trade.

With a potential deal with Iran on the horizon, a drop in crude oil pressured grains early on. Corn and soybeans were able to pull ahead just slightly on the close. The cattle market sees some pull back after reaching new highs, cash trade so far is lower ahead of the Cattle on Feed report. Doug Simon with Tredas recaps today's trade.

Concerns about global grain supplies is starting to work premiums into the grains markets. Rebuilding damaged infrastructure will impact prices in the long term. Beef demand could falter headed into summer grilling months. Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.

Economic money flow benefits American farmer with grain prices today, but higher fuel and fertilizer costs will carry on long after any peace negotiations. Winter wheat conditions worsen as the forecast remains warm and dry for the Southern Plains. Cattle set back after reaching new highs, but Cattle on Feed estimates look to push markets higher again. Arlan Suderman with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.

The cattle markets closed higher once again as the rally in futures continues. Cash trade for the week is expected to be steady to higher as packers see negative margins. "Sticker shock" may have some feedlots running at lower capacities. Zach Tindall with Producers Livestock recaps today's trade.

Negotiations with Iran failed over the weekend, but analyst says the leverage is gone, and the war should find resolve soon. Soybeans are no longer optimistic about China stepping up for a trade deal in May. Cattle trade is seeing "strange" patterns, as select boxes outpace choice. JJ Lauby with Agrimanagment Systems recaps today's trade.

The war negotiations this weekend and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will continue to be the biggest influencers on crude and commodities. Soybeans gained with the rally in soymeal, as domestic demand and exports grow. Cattle markets have producers anxious to take financial risks.

Domestic corn and wheat supplies were little changed in Thursday's report. Soybean exports were lowered, but made up by higher domestic crush to account for higher biofuel mandates. Cattle closed higher with help from the drop in corn and wheat.

Grains came under pressure early on as a ceasefire was declared in Iran and crude oil prices fell sharply. Thursday's WASDE report will likely be less dramatic in light of recent events. Beef demand continues to drive the market. Mike Castle with Stone X Financial recaps today's trade.

Grain trade developed a risk off trend ahead of impending news on the war in Iran. Cattle trade is bumping into all time high futures prices as well as boxed beef. Don Roose with US Commodities recaps today's trade.

Developing cash cattle trade is sharply higher thursday, with Southern live deals marked at mostly $246, $9 higher than last week. Northern dressed is $13 higher at $385. Cattle futures finished higher while grains closed quietly mixed. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics recaps the trade.

Grains finished lower, led by the wheat pits. Livestock futures finished higher on Wednesday. Arlan Suderman with StoneX recaps the trade.

Cattle futures finished $3-$5 higher, as grilling season sits just around the corner. Soybeans led the grains higher. Sue Martin of Ag and Investment Services recaps the trade.

Markets are adjusting following the latest signals from the Federal Reserve, and the effects are showing up across commodities. Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics explains how changing expectations around interest rates are influencing currencies, metals, and agriculture. Soybean meal pushed higher, corn demand remains steady, and outside markets continue to play a key role in direction. At the same time, rising diesel prices and ongoing tensions in the Middle East are raising concerns about natural gas and fertilizer costs heading into planting season—an important factor in upcoming acreage decisions. In livestock, markets moved lower as traders position ahead of the Cattle on Feed report. Wide-ranging estimates and softer export demand are adding uncertainty, even as underlying fundamentals remain supportive. Plus, what to watch next in the soybean complex as global trade timelines shift.

Grains stabilized Tuesday following a sharp selloff in soybeans Monday. Cattle futures closed higher. Zach Tindall with Producers Livestock recaps the trade. Topics: - Decent recovery in grains - Big moves in fund activity - Outside market influence - Cattle have a good week, so far may change dynamic in cash cattle - Keys for the rest of the week

Soybean futures closed limit lower on Monday, following weekend news of Presidents Trump and Xi possibly delaying their March meeting. Monday was also the first day of the strike at JBS Greeley. Cattle futures closed higher. Doug Simon of Tredas recaps the trade.

Wheat led the grains higher on Friday, while cattle futures stabilized. Jim McCormick of AgMarket.Net recaps the trade. Topics: - More leadership with crude oil - Fertilizer movement impacts - Wheat puts in weather premium - Cattle, hogs stabilize - Keys for March

Is there more than what meets the eye in the crude oil sector? Moves in the crude oil continue to be at the forefront as the war nears its second week. Soybeans led the grains higher while cattle futures ended higher after trading lower. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics recaps the trade. Topics: - Crude Oil vs. Gold - influence fight - Acreage battle in grains - Cattle still volatile, finish closer to unchanged - Keys for next 2 weeks

Cattle futures finished higher while grains finished mixed. Crude oil continues to lead market moves. J.J. Lauby of AgriManagement Systems recaps the trade. Topics: - Impressive commodity closes today - Crude oil still the leader - WASDE yielded very few changes - Livestock regain some value - Keys to risk management in volatility

Cattle futures backed off their lows, following news of a looming strike at JBS in Greeley, Colorado. Meanwhile, grains reversed course, closing lower after trading higher overnight. Ross Baldwin of AgMarket.net recaps the trade. Topics: - All about the crude oil - Flow of commodities - Impact to grains - Livestock bounce back a bit - WASDE Tues - any impact to trade?

Wheat led the grain surge higher Friday and week over week as conflict continues in the Middle East. Cattle futures posted sharp losses Friday. Sue Martin of Ag & Investment recaps the trade.

Grain futures gained steam throughout the day Thursday, with wheat finishing 20 cents higher. Livestock futures were mixed. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics breaks down the trade.

Grains finished quietly lower while cattle futures posted sharp gains Wednesday. Arlan Suderman of StoneX recaps the trade's factors. Topics: - Why March 31 is a pivotal day for grain trade - Fertilizer surges higher with Strait of Hormuz disruptions - Brazil harvesting a massive soybean crop - Cattle futures correct from last week's downturn

Don Roose of U.S. Commodities breaks down what the ag trade is focused on as conflict remains in the Middle East. Topics: - Developing a war premium - Movement of commodities around conflicts - Outside market influence on grains/livestock - Biofuels reaction to crude movement

On Saturday, U.S. and Israeli forces carried out extensive strikes across Iran against its missile systems, military installations and senior command positions. Market analyst Kyle Bumsted explains how this affected ag commodity markets today and what could be at play in the days, weeks and months ahead. Topics: - Trade reaction to world events - Cattle start weak, finish strong - Cash Cattle situation into March - Grains loose not much - Outside markets mixed - Keys for March trade

U.S. commodity markets finished lower Thursday, but soybean oil continued to shine, reaching its highest level since September 2023 amid a volatile trading day. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics breaks down the trade.

Sam Hudson of Cornbelt Marketing recaps Monday's trade. Topics: - Tariff news and reactions - Exports good, demand is big - Fund position - Outlook Forum opinions - South American weather - Keys looking forward

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that the president exceeded his authority in imposing broad-based tariffs under a 1977 emergency powers law, siding with arguments that the Constitution grants Congress the power to levy tariffs. Ross Baldwin of AgMarket.net recaps Friday's trade, including what this ruling means for agriculture.

Early projections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture point to fewer corn acres and more soybean acres, as analysts caution that key policy decisions and global tensions could still reshape markets in the days ahead. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics breaks down Thursday's trade.

Cattle futures posted strong gains Tuesday following an extended holiday weekend. Corn and wheat finished lower while soybeans settled slightly higher. Livestock market analyst Kyle Bumsted of Allendale recaps the trade.

Wheat led the grains higher Thursday, followed closely by soybeans. Cattle futures slipped lower after strong gains Wednesday. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics breaks down the trade. Topics: - Support in grans - Some mid-term highs achieved - Wheat weather worries - Price discovery for Crop Ins - Cattle futures action - Preview USDA Ag Outlook Forum

Wheat led the way higher in an otherwise quiet day of grain trade. Live and feeder cattle futures finished $2 to over $3 higher. Jim McCormick of AgMarket.Net recaps the trade. Topics: - Soybeans hold value - Wheat leads higher - USDA Outlook forum preview - First Notice on nearby corn - Keys to pricing grain spring/summer

Soybeans ended the week with over 50-cent gains. Cattle futures finished higher Friday after Thursday's sell off. Darin Fessler of Lakefront Futures and Options recaps the trade.