 Plethora of information that came in over the weekend Cattle does it need a life line? Can cash hold at least steady Mexican border set to open Non commercial and light commercial action Grains look at U.S. weatherRural Radio Network

 Tariff on again off again back on again Soybeans were up until after the midday Further pressure on the ethanol market Cattle saw a rebound in the trade dayRural Radio Network

 Month End Tariff threats New lows in cattle and beans Outside market numbers Dollar movement Cash in corn and cattle Wheat weather Cattle inventory report out on FridayRural Radio Network

 Momentum kicks with the funds Weather forecast changes to South America  Midwest weather changes EIA Report Bullish Chinese Lunar New Year holiday today Tariff chatterRural Radio Network

Darin Fessler of Lakefront Futures recaps todya's trade.Topics include:- Corn and the safrinha crop- Beans and the tariffs- Wheat leads today- Technicals indicate situation- Cattle futures chasing cash tradeRural Radio Network

 Tariffs with Columbia, Mexico & Canada Long term SA weather outlook Outside market feel AI & markets New highs in the cattle market Cattle inventory report on FridayRural Radio Network

 True nature of the South American crop Weather in South America Export tax for Argentina  Record highs in the cattle Is February Live Cattle to cheap?Rural Radio Network

 Trade & Tariffs Weather in South America Weather worries in the U.S. Dabo speech Opec Oil COF out on Friday New highs in cattle  Jan 31st Cattle Inventory Record highs setRural Radio Network

 What is your take away on the beans  Shipment disruptions with Brazil Weather concerns for wheat? Weather in Brazil & Argentina  Trade agreement with China History making trade for cattle Latest on the Mexican borderRural Radio Network

 Trump euphoria Delay in tariffs  China talks U.S. Dollar Do cattle want out? Is there position squaring for cattle Weather worries on lack of moisture Artic blast and feedlot cattleRural Radio Network

 Non commercial buying on the grains Headed into a holiday trade Soybeans saw some commercial buying Cattle will finish mixed Weekly chart for cattle Pressure for cattle going into the weekend Holiday trade headlines Artic blast & livestockRural Radio Network

 Biden Administration on Biofuels  Technicals with lows in the soybeans Bullish corn bearish beans & spreading MLK on Monday with the inauguration  Dressed cattle jumping Sale barn prices showing price discoveryRural Radio Network

 Brazil StoneX Numbers Weather concerns South America Less then a week from Inauguration  Collapse in May beans How do we keep from going back to 2015 cattle markets Consumer demand for meatRural Radio Network

 Higher feeder cattle prices Steady cash out of Iowa Artic blast on the cattle market Stronger pork cutout values Beans had a reversal down Weather in Argentina CONAB numbersRural Radio Network

 Weather market Soybean trade Stocks to use ratio What technicals are you seeing in the trade Spread between corn & wheat Can we see higher prices again for cattle this week?Rural Radio Network

 Weather in S.A. changes in past 24 hours WASDE report Strong market buying for corn, selling for beans & wheat  Reversal in the product market Higher cash for the cattleRural Radio Network

 Grains not a lot of push-coil around 20 day moving average Weather in S.A.  WASDE report Higher cash Goldman roll Are the cattle overbought? Is there some nervousness amongst cattle producers Why did the hogs turn negativeRural Radio Network

 Market broke early to fight its way back How much producer selling is out there? Friday USDA report outlook Longer range weather maps have rain in Argentina  Debate on tariffs in new administration Dollar trade effects on grain & livestock Port strike concerns?  Strong sale barn push ISIS raids-what will happen to processing?…

 Weather in South America & time frame of growing season Weather here in the U.S. USDA report out end of week Cattle markets on fire-in the cashRural Radio Network

 Crop numbers for Brazil from StoneX Weather in South America & time frame of growing season Weather here in the U.S. China and their stock market Cattle markets on fire-in the cashRural Radio Network

 Demand is good A lot of uncertainty into the new year Volatility will continue to increase Beans as well pushing the prices Inauguration coming up Spicey cattle marketRural Radio Network

The corn and soybean markets showed notable activity today, reflecting a mix of technical and fundamental factors driving their movements.Corn closed with strength, supported by export demand and technical positioning. Technically, the charts indicate a rally driven by favorable weather conditions and fund interest. In soybeans, the market gained m…

 What was the biggest market movers in ‘24 What are you watching for in ‘25 Trump trade unwind Natural gas prices looking at the January Midwest weather Dollar stall Commodities showing some upside  Mother nature overrides allRural Radio Network

Chad Moyer fills in for Susan todayRural Radio Network

 South American weather Continued rally in the corn & beans Aggressive selling for grains Cattle had a strong trade dayRural Radio Network

 Christmas Rally is underway Brazil crop conditions How is the SA harvest going What is crops in Argentina looking like? What can expect out of China? H&P reportRural Radio Network

 Holiday trade mode is on Fridays keeping government open Year round E15 still a no go Watch the winter wheat crop in Russia Consumer confidence index dropped Weather in South America & Mexico  Cattle market into holiday mode as wellRural Radio Network

 Stock market was a driver in the trade today Fundamentals not seeing much change Is trade done for the week for cattle? A turn around Friday on the grains Ratio between November beans & December corn Beans finding the level they need? Year end thoughts for the grains? Good story headed for corn to year end…

 Corn & beans try to support with exports HPAI and feed demand What changed for the beans today? New lows in feeder cattleRural Radio Network

 Brazil currency Government bail-out  Feds World soybeans How good is the Brazil bean crop? Tariff trade & potential agreementsRural Radio Network

 Brazil currency Government bail out  South American weather End of year, end of quarter FED tomorrow COF on Friday Who will blink first on the cash?Rural Radio Network

How would you describe the corn market at this time?2. What does the soybean market look like?3. What impact has Palm Oil prices had on soybeans?4. How does South American weather look overall?5. What did you think of the NOPA crush numbers?6. How were export inspections this morning?7. Is there anything that should be done with our marketing plan?…

 Busy cash week for cattle US/Mexico border moving forward Hogs push higher for a Friday Tuesday WASDE report for cornRural Radio Network

 Need good old demand back Need to step away from politics & weather LaNina Weekly Export Sales Higher cattle being passed onRural Radio Network

The Final Bell is a daily interactive wrap-up of what happened each day in the commodity markets. The Rural Radio Network will visit with a wide range of analysts to stay on top of market trends to help farmers and ranchers make informed decisions.Rural Radio Network

 WASDE Report What does the competition look like going forward? What does next years demand out of China look like? Is it to early to be pricing stuff? How are the basis levels? Are we in the start of a new market?Rural Radio Network

 Are we jumping into holiday mode too early for the trade? WASDE thoughts China corn crop conditions Some set back in front month feeders First notice day for December in the live cattle Are the markets overdone? Are the highs in for the month for cattle?Rural Radio Network

 Two-week highs in beans New weekly highs in wheat Russia wheat issues Corn had a beautiful ending to the week Higher cash cattle  Hogs were not sleeping this weekRural Radio Network

 Tyson closing plant in KS Cargill with cutbacks Cash trade is talked strong Will producer hold out till the 11th hour? Sale barn movement & heifers staying home Hog pressure Grains chopping sideways Crush number update and pressure on meal market Slowing down of exports  South American weather favorable…

 Is China trying to make a tariff trade deal? Holiday trade continues Buying support at lower range for beans South American weather still looks good 45Z got kicked down the road December basis for corn & beans? Tyson/Cargill and the cattle marketRural Radio Network

 Coming off a holiday trade Buy & fill “Hit the floor” in the feeders `Goldman roll set to start Cash feeders are hot-can it continue this week?  Good rally over the past 13 days Demand wasn’t an issue for hogs today China back again for more U.S. beans overnight Fall fertilizer application concerns Solid weather for South America nearby…

The corn and soybean markets have shown mixed action today. Corn remains under moderate pressure due to seasonal trends and ongoing harvest progress, while soybeans have been fluctuating near previous lows, reflecting uncertainty in both the supply chain and export markets.Funds' Impact: Speculative funds continue to influence these markets. Manage…

 Why did the markets move Tuesday to revert back today? What is going on with soy oil? Feeder cattle with new world screwworm High cash cattle market Personal income rose Open interest records in the hogs Good consumer demand-but Mexico 40% of pork exports More thoughts on Trump tariffsRural Radio Network

 Tariff weight & potential impact Corn set back Beans hovering near previous lows Pre-holiday trade action  Global stage for grains Strong range for the feeder cattle How short bought is the south on cattle?Rural Radio Network

 Holiday trade mode underway EU wheat down Risk off? What is going on in gold & silver? Dollar down but off the lows a few weeks ago Inflationary trade going on? CFTC Report Volatility in the cattle marketRural Radio Network

 Split market action  Grain under pressure  South American export & production numbers Managed money going forward Better than expected cash Sale barn strongRural Radio Network

 Russia Ukraine tension Trump policy on trade New lows in soybeans South American growing  China, hogs & the funds Live cattle struggled while feeders saw a positive tradeRural Radio Network

 Russia Ukraine tension China agreement with Brazil South American growing  Supply demand fundamentals FEDS fewer rate cuts? Retail data for the month of OctoberRural Radio Network

 Russia Ukraine tension Weekend headlines pulling attention Geo politics vs. trade issues  Does the trade care? South American progress Dollar tradeRural Radio Network

 Seasonality’s of the markets South America weather New administration  Strong U.S. dollar Russia Ukraine situation geo political  Cattle hold onto some positivesRural Radio Network