Grain futures ended the week on the back foot, with soybeans, corn, and wheat all posting losses in late-week trade. Market reports point to a mix of routine profit taking, chart-driven selling, and continued attention on global supply and demand signals—especially South American harvest progress and the pace of export business. For Montana, the day-to-day […]
Grain and livestock futures finished the week with a split close that Montana producers will recognize: some encouragement on the small grains side, mixed signals for cattle, and a softer tone in hogs. Reports indicate May corn settled higher, May soybeans slipped a touch, and wheat posted a notable gain. On the livestock board, live […]
Grain markets don’t always feel local in Montana, but price moves in soybeans, corn and winter wheat often ripple into what ranchers pay for feed, what farmers pencil out for rotations, and how lenders view risk. Reports indicate soybeans posted strong, double-digit gains in a recent afternoon session, while corn and winter wheat traded firm. […]
Grain and livestock futures finished mixed on March 10, with cattle contracts showing notable strength while several grain contracts drifted lower. Reports indicate May corn closed around $4.52 1/4, down about 1 1/2 cents; May soybeans near $12.01 3/4, up about 5 1/2 cents; and May Chicago wheat near $5.91, down about 12 1/4 cents. […]
A softer U.S. dollar helped underpin grain and oilseed futures this week, but Montana producers should focus on what shows up in local cash bids: basis, export flow through the PNW, rail logistics, and feed-cost ripple effects. Here’s what to watch next for confirmation—export sales/shipments, protein premiums, freight, energy, and moisture outlook.
U.S. export sales data this week pointed to a noticeable bounce in corn bookings, while soybean and wheat sales looked comparatively sluggish. That mix matters in Montana, where corn demand can filter into feed costs for cattle producers and wheat performance is a direct line to many farm balance sheets—especially across the Hi-Line and parts […]
Grain markets ended the latest session with no single clear direction: soybeans were mixed but generally firmer, while corn and wheat traded unevenly. Reports tied soybean trading to ongoing harvest results in Brazil and the market’s wait for clearer demand signals from China. At the same time, crush demand has looked steady, but soybean oil […]