Afternoon Weather Update

Heavy Rains Benefit IA; Limited Follow Up Moisture Projected: Heavy isolated rainfall worth upwards of 3-4” has fallen across the drier areas of western and southern IA in the last 24 hours. This system diminished rather quickly as it moved east, and diminished amounts are indicated across the E Midwest through the week ahead. The…

Hogs Start The Week Lower

Selling in the hog market resumed at Monday’s open, taking October and December contracts back towards lows traded at the start of the month. The hog index was down $.51 at $83.19, and is projected another $.83 lower for Tuesday. The USDA called negotiated trade for Monday down $1.51, as packers have no problem finding…

Soybeans Trade Mixed, Finish Little Changed

November was an inside day of trading for November soybeans, that left the market just below unchanged at the close. The USDA announced export sales of 661,000 MTs of new crop soybeans that are likely from last week’s signing ceremony, while export inspections were above expectations at 25 Mil Bu. Commodity fund traders were estimated…