Market News

The end of La Niña: Lessons about Plains wheat drought & why spring weather is bearish for most grain markets
Best Weather Inc.Tue Apr 29, 7:19PM CDT
Jim winds up his pitch at readers to swing for the spring/summer grain market play

Soybean -- The protein that the world wants
Walsh TradingTue Apr 29, 6:57PM CDT
The soybean oil market experienced vigorous selling today, April 29. Some say it is the result of the EPA's failure to provide direction after approving summer E-15 ethanol sales. Soybean meal closed higher but the soybean oil selling forced soybeans to go lower even in the face of a morning...

2 Warren Buffett-Backed Dividend Stocks to Buy Now Amid the Market Selloff
BarchartTue Apr 29, 6:30PM CDT
These Buffett-backed stocks are a great way to invest safely and smartly.
National Watermelon Report
USDATue Apr 29, 6:24PM CDT
Click to view report fvdtvmelon.pdf in PDF format
National Sheep Summary
USDATue Apr 29, 5:58PM CDT
San Angelo, TX Tue Apr 29, 2025 USDA LPGMN National Sheep Summary for Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Compared to last week at New Holland, PA slaughter lambs and slaughter ewes steady. At San Angelo, TX slaughter lambs 5.00-15.00 higher; slaughter ewes firm; feeder lambs not well...
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable National Shipping Point Trends
USDATue Apr 29, 5:52PM CDT
Click to view report fvwtrds.pdf in PDF format

In Uncertain Markets, Stock Picking Isn’t Optional — It’s Your Edge
BarchartTue Apr 29, 5:39PM CDT
The era of easy markets is over. Real stock pickers—disciplined, independent, and relentless, are about to take back control.

Soybeans Weaker on Tuesday
BarchartTue Apr 29, 5:17PM CDT
The soybean market closed with Tuesday losses of 9 to 11 cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 10 1/2 cents at $9.95 1/4. Soymeal futures were up 70 cents to $3.50/ton, with Soy Oil futures were back down 94 to 113 points. A private export sale...

Cattle Extend Gains to Tuesday
BarchartTue Apr 29, 5:17PM CDT
Live cattle futures posted Tuesday gains of 30 to 70 cents on Tuesday. There still have yet to be any deliveries against April futures with expiration on Wednesday. Cash trade has yet to see any movement this week but closed last week with the South coming in at $212-213 and...

Corn Collapses on Tuesday
BarchartTue Apr 29, 5:17PM CDT
Corn futures fell lower on Tuesday, with front months 13 to 15 cents in the red and new crop December down just 5 ¾ cents. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 13 1/4 cents at $4.36 1/4. USDA reported a private export sale of 120,000 MT...

Soybeans Weaker on Tuesday
BarchartTue Apr 29, 5:17PM CDT
The soybean market closed with Tuesday losses of 9 to 11 cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 10 1/2 cents at $9.95 1/4. Soymeal futures were up 70 cents to $3.50/ton, with Soy Oil futures were back down 94 to 113 points. A private export sale...