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December Corn futures enter into FND with a record amount of carry that could be the new normal. OPEC members may have disagreements behind closed doors and Elon Musk catches the public's attention. (full story)


This week, my indigestion or intuition began causing me to lose sleep.  I have been anticipating energy to move sharply higher, and beans as well.  Neither have done what was anticipated.  By Friday, the high volatility in both beans and energy, led me to anticipate a sharp movement in price. (full story)


FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 01-DEC-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


A group of scientists is looking for a few good men and women to submit weather reports during the winter to help determine when rain, snow or even a mix of precipitation is falling from the sky. The project known as Mountain Rain or Snow was launched in 2019 and... (full story)


Markets Fail to hold early rallies, end week on a sour note (full story)


YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 01-DEC-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. Phone: (602) 557-0410 Fax: (602) Any questions or comments can be sent via email to:... (full story)


PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 01-DEC-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


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MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 01-DEC-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 01-DEC-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


A livestock economist says he expects global trade in the year ahead to reflect efforts to rebalance herd inventories. Lance Zimmerman with Rabo AgriFinance says that will mean U.S. beef imports continue to increase as domestic supplies remain tight and producers work to increase their herds. “And especially as we... (full story)


LM_LM352 ***Correction to Negotiated Live Lamb prices*** St. Joseph, MO Fri Dec 1, 2023 USDA Market News National Weekly Slaughter Sheep Review for w/e Friday, Dec 1, 2023 Comments: Compared to last week, negotiated purchases of slaughter lambs were generally 2.00 higher on... (full story)


NW_LS443 **Correction to pelt percentages** St Joseph, MO Fri Dec 1, 2023 USDA Market News WEEKLY LAMB PELTS PRICE REPORT, FOB Major Production Points Estimated Credit Returned to Producers Per Piece Price for Week Ending: 12/1/2023 Pelt activity this week compared to last report: ... (full story)


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What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.82%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.31%. Stocks on Friday posted moderate gains, with the S&P... (full story)


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Corn Could Lead in December (full story)


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Across the Corn Belt, rain is halting late-season fieldwork, mainly east of the Mississippi River.  In Michigan, 79% of the corn and 96% of the soybeans had been harvested by November 26.  On that date, more than one-tenth of the corn was also still standing in Wisconsin (85% harvested) and... (full story)


The Kansas Agriculture Department says it’s investigating the possible first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza this fall. The affected poultry was a backyard flock in Pottawatomie County. The Kansas Department of Agriculture says flocks should be monitored for any HPAI-related symptoms which include coughing, sneezing, other respiratory distress or... (full story)


Mexico’s proposed ban on genetically modified corn is sending mixed signals to organic grain markets. Ryan Koory with Argus Media says for a more pessimistic situation, take $7 organic corn in the U.S. “If you wind up with a situation where you have $6.50 non-GMO to ship to Mexico, well... (full story)


SA_LS855Oct 06 San Angelo, TX Fri Dec 01, 2023 USDA Market News National Sheep Summary for Week Ending Friday, December 01, 2023 Weekly Trends: Compared to last week traditional slaughter lambs steady to 3.00 higher, others mostly steady, instances 10.00 lower on lambs over... (full story)


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Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, still closing mixed for the week. Planting in Brazil is past 75% and Argentina is nearing the halfway point, with near-term improvements in weather in much of South America. Forecasts have the potential for more rain in central Brazil into mid-month, but... (full story)


At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by the week’s struggling cash business and fund liquidation.  Feeders had additional pressure from the firm move in corn. December live cattle were down $1.60 at $169.27, and February was $2.70 lower at $169.12. January feeders were $5.52 lower... (full story)


The lack of precipitation this fall has taken a toll on southeast Missouri cow/calf producer Charlie Besher.  “We had to sell off 80 cows this year just because of the hay,” he says. We were going to have enough for them, and the price for hay is pretty expensive. It... (full story)


U.S. soybean crush is expanding and the director of marketing with AGP says renewable diesel demand is driving the growth. Reggie Kock tells Brownfield it’s an exciting time to be in the soy crush space. “As far as demand goes, I think we’re supposed to increase in the industry from... (full story)


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NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Fri, Dec 01, 2023 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE CHOICE SELECT Index 600-900# 600-900# Values => $274.81 $246.17 ... (full story)


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The National Corn Growers Association is extending their corn yield contest deadline to allow for more farmers to finish harvesting. Michigan Corn Executive Director Jim Zook tells Brownfield his state made the request as harvest is still about three weeks behind average. “This harvest has definitely been one of those... (full story)