Grain and livestock futures ended mixed Thursday, April 9, with cattle contracts pushing higher while corn and wheat drifted lower. Reports indicate…
Montana producers don’t need a reminder that grain markets can move on headlines as fast as they move on rain. But the…
Reports from national market analysts indicate overnight grain trading has been choppy, with corn and soybeans moving in different directions as global…
Live and feeder cattle futures moved lower this week as traders waited for negotiated cash cattle business to develop, according to reports…
Thursday’s close in the grain and livestock futures markets sent a mixed signal: cattle contracts strengthened while corn and soybeans softened. For…
USDA planting reports have a way of jolting grain markets, even for producers a long way from the Corn Belt. This week’s…
Grain futures turned lower after a round of USDA data and a softer tone in outside markets, with reports pointing to profit…
Wheat prices moved sharply higher this month as global traders reacted to rising conflict risk in the Middle East and ongoing dryness…
Wheat markets have been anything but sleepy heading into summer. Reports indicate wheat futures moved sharply higher in recent sessions as traders…
Wednesday’s board trade offered a mixed signal for Montana producers: grain futures pushed higher while cattle contracts eased. Reports from national market…
Grain markets headed in different directions in the latest afternoon trade, with reports indicating corn found a lift tied to strength in…
Grain markets sent mixed signals in afternoon trade, with corn showing more resilience while soybeans drifted lower. Reports indicate corn drew support…
Grain futures sent mixed signals this week: wheat and corn posted modest gains while soybeans moved lower as traders took profits and…
Grain markets are heading into another high-volatility stretch, and that matters in Montana even if you don’t raise an acre of corn…
Grain and livestock futures ended March 20 moving in opposite directions, according to market reports: corn, soybeans, and wheat finished lower, while…
Monday’s commodity trade sent a mixed message that matters in Montana: grains and oilseeds sold off sharply, while cattle futures moved higher.…
Montana producers don’t need a trading desk to feel what’s happening overseas. When global tensions flare, markets can move quickly—sometimes on fear,…
Grain markets don’t always feel local in Montana, but price moves in soybeans, corn and winter wheat often ripple into what ranchers…
Grain markets have been sending a message lately: pricing opportunities may be opening back up. Reports indicate soybeans have been trading around…
Grain and livestock futures moved in opposite directions in mid-March trading, a reminder that Montana’s cow-calf country and feed buyers often get…
Grain futures ended the day with a split personality: soybeans and wheat were mixed, while corn gave back part of its earlier…
Early 2026 crop insurance price signals may improve soybeans’ revenue-protection outlook relative to corn. Even in Montana, where corn and soy acres…
Live and feeder cattle futures closed the week with sharp Friday losses—feeders hit harder. Here’s what it could mean for Montana calf…
Montana’s sale barns still set the weekly tone for price discovery, but more cattle are moving through private treaty deals, dispersal/estate sales,…
Cattle futures ended the week with a sharp selloff in both live and feeder contracts. While Montana cash prices don’t move tick-for-tick…