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National Daily Feeder and Stocker Summary Report PM
USDAThu Oct 9, 7:08PM CDT
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HPAI detected in Indiana for the first time since May
Brownfield Ag NewsThu Oct 9, 6:34PM CDT
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Indiana for the first time since May. The virus was detected in a commercial breeder duck operation in LaGrange County. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says 2,617 birds will be depopulated and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with a more...

A $10.9 Billion Reason to Buy This Dividend Stock Now
BarchartThu Oct 9, 6:30PM CDT
Fifth Third Bancorp’s $10.9 billion all-stock deal to acquire Comerica will create the ninth-largest U.S. bank, expand its footprint across 17 high-growth states, and deliver immediate earnings accretion and $850 million in annual cost synergies—reinforcing analyst optimism for double-digit upside on the stock.
National Apple Processing Report
USDAThu Oct 9, 5:42PM CDT
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National Watermelon Report
USDAThu Oct 9, 5:18PM CDT
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Feeders the Leaders on Thursday as the Cattle Rally Continues
BarchartThu Oct 9, 4:55PM CDT
no deliveries again for October live cattle again on Thursday, with the oldest long dated June 26. Cash trade has yet to pick up this week across the country, with a few $230 sales early this week in the North and other $230 bids being reported. The Thursday Fed Cattle...

Cotton Slips Back Lower on Thursday
BarchartThu Oct 9, 4:55PM CDT
Cotton futures posted losses across most contracts on Thursday, with front months down 42 to 44 points. October expired today. The US dollar index was back up $0.515 on the Thursday session to $99.150, with crude oil $1.03/barrel lower. The Cotlook A Index was back down 60 points on Wednesday...

Feeders the Leaders on Thursday as the Cattle Rally Continues
BarchartThu Oct 9, 4:55PM CDT
no deliveries again for October live cattle again on Thursday, with the oldest long dated June 26. Cash trade has yet to pick up this week across the country, with a few $230 sales early this week in the North and other $230 bids being reported. The Thursday Fed Cattle...

Wheat Closes Mixed, as Winter Wheat Continues Under Pressure
BarchartThu Oct 9, 4:55PM CDT
The wheat complex was mixed on Thursday, as the winter wheats continue to grind lower. CBT soft red wheat futures were down fractionally to 1 ¼ cents on the day. KC HRW futures were down 3 to 4 cents on the day. MPLS spring wheat futures were 1 to 2...

Hog Losses Continue on Thursday
BarchartThu Oct 9, 4:55PM CDT
Lean hog futures saw pressure on Thursday, with contracts down 60 cents to $1.75 at the close. USDA’s national base hog price from Thursday afternoon was down $2.72 at $96.33. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 72 cents on October 7 at $100.70. USDA’s FOB plant report from...

Corn Close Thursday with Losses
BarchartThu Oct 9, 4:55PM CDT
Corn futures posted lower trade across the front months on Thursday, with losses of 3 to 4 cents. Outside pressure was a factor as the US dollar index hit a 2 month high and crude oil was down 98 cents/barrel. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 4...