How Much Risk Can You Handle?
AgWeb16 minutes ago
National Sheep Summary
USDA19 minutes ago
SA_LS850 San Angelo, TX Thr May 09, 2024 USDA Market News National Sheep Summary for Thursday, May 09, 2024 Compared to last week at Ft. Collins, CO and Kalona, IA slaughter lambs Under 90 lbs 6.00-15.00 lower, heavier lambs steady to 6.00 lower; slaughter ewes steady to 15.00...
After Five Years, Micro Equity Futures Still Gaining Steam
CME Group33 minutes ago
Micro E-mini equity futures at CME Group have surpassed more than 2.6 billion cumulative contracts traded in the five years since their launch. The growth in retail trading has complemented the rise in these smaller-sized contracts, which offer greater access and more precise risk management.
Rain affecting ag transportation
Brownfield Ag News41 minutes ago
Parts of the inland waterway system have gone from low water to mild flooding. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition tells Brownfield having too much water also affects barge traffic. “You really need to make sure that when the current picks up and it can become more turbulent, that...
National Daily Hog Pork Summary Report
USDA53 minutes ago
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National Daily Cattle Beef Summary Report
USDA57 minutes ago
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Changes coming soon to LGM
Brownfield Ag News57 minutes ago
A farm insurance specialist says changes are coming soon to the Livestock Gross Margin program. Michelle Sell with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield there are several LGM changes that will take effect July 1st, which is the start of the new crop year. “Those include some changes in the timing and...
Grassley suggests Senate farm bill framework lacks details on spending
Brownfield Ag News57 minutes ago
The farm bill framework released by Senate Ag Committee leadership is coming under fire from Republicans. Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the version brought forth by chair Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat, contains a lot of proposals but few details. “One critical detail that was left out is how...
Will the Economy or Recycled Copper Keep a Lid on Copper Prices?
Barchart1 hour ago
Copper often hailed as "Dr. Copper" for its ability to provide insights into global economic health, stands at the crossroads of multiple market dynamics. In the ever-evolving landscape of commodities, the interplay between economic forces and the availability of recycled copper emerges as a critical determinant of copper prices. As electric vehicles and solar panels compete for their share of copper supply for their applications, the relationship between an economic indicator and the recycled copper market becomes imperative for commodity pricing. In this article, we explore the factors driving the ebb and flow of copper prices.
Stocks Close Higher on Fed Rate Cut Optimism
Barchart1 hour ago
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.51%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.16%. US stock indexes on Thursday settled higher, with the S&P 500 climbing to a...