Alan Brugler

Corn Bulls Take Some Risk Off Heading into the Weekend
BarchartFri Feb 7, 5:04PM CST
Corn futures were feeling pressure on Friday, with losses of 3 to 8 cents, as the front months took the brunt of the hit. March still held the gains prior to the Friday session, up 5 ½ cents in the week. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView was...

Soybeans Fall on Friday
BarchartFri Feb 7, 5:04PM CST
Soybeans were to lower trade on Friday, with losses of 8 to 11 cents in most front months. Nearby March was up 7 ½ cents on the week despite the Friday pressure. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was down 11 cents at $9.88 ¾. Soymeal futures were down...

Hogs Posts Gains on Friday
BarchartFri Feb 7, 5:04PM CST
Lean hog futures closed with contracts up 20 to 60 cents on Friday, as February was up $3.07 on the week. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $83.17 on Friday afternoon, down $3.06 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $85.05...

Wheat Closes the Week with Weakness
BarchartFri Feb 7, 5:04PM CST
The wheat complex posted losses on the Friday session. Chicago SRW futures were down 3 to 5 cents in the nearbys on the day, with March up 23 ¼ cents on the week. KC HRW futures were 2 to 4 cents lower in the front months, as March rallied 25...

Cotton Heads into the Weekend on a Lower Note
BarchartFri Feb 7, 5:04PM CST
Cotton futures posted nearby losses of 40 to 41 points on Friday, with March down 25 points on the back and forth week. The outside markets were mixed factors, as crude oil futures were up $0.43/barrel. The US dollar index was adding the pressure, up $0.428 on the day. Commitment...

Cattle Close Mixed on Friday
BarchartFri Feb 7, 5:04PM CST
Live cattle futures closed steady to 30 cents higher across the nearbys on Friday, with February down $3.825 this week. Cash trade was reported at $208 in the North, down $2-4 from last week. Southern sales are coming in at $206, down $2 from the week prior. Feeder cattle futures...

Cotton Slipping Back Lower on Friday’s Midday
BarchartFri Feb 7, 12:17PM CST
Cotton futures are trading with 11 to 17 point losses in the nearbys on Friday. The outside markets are mixed factors, as crude oil futures are up $0.24/barrel. The US dollar index is adding the pressure, up 0.518 on the day. Export Sales data from USDA showed cotton bookings at...

Corn Falling on Friday
BarchartFri Feb 7, 12:17PM CST
Corn futures are feeling the pressure ahead of the weekend, with losses of 5 to 9 cents. The national average Cash Corn price from cmdtyView is back down 9 ¼ cents at $4.51 1/4. President Trump has released a statement saying he will announce reciprocal tariffs on many countries next...

Cattle Posting Friday Pop
BarchartFri Feb 7, 12:17PM CST
Live cattle futures are up a nickel to 77 cents across the nearbys on Friday. Cash trade has trickled in at $208 in the North so far, down $2-4 from last week. Southern sales are coming in at $206, down $2 from the week prior. Feeder cattle futures are showing...

Wheat Slipping Lower to Start Friday
BarchartFri Feb 7, 12:17PM CST
The wheat complex is trading with losses so far on th Friday session. Chicago SRW futures are down 6 to 8 cents in the nearbys on the day. KC HRW futures are 5 to 6 cents lower in the front months on the session. MPLS spring wheat is 4 to...

Hogs Pushing Higher on Friday
BarchartFri Feb 7, 12:17PM CST
Lean hog futures are trading with 22 to 50 cent gains on Friday. The national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $84.49 on Friday morning. The CME Lean Hog Index was reported at $85.05 on February 5, up 55 cents from the previous day. USDA’s FOB plant pork...

Soybeans Heading Lower on Friday
BarchartFri Feb 7, 12:17PM CST
Soybeans are back to lower trade on Friday, with midday losses of 8 to 12 cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 11 3/4 cents at $9.87. Soymeal futures were down $5.80/ton, with Soy Oil futures 74 points higher. President Trump has released a statement saying he...

Wheat Slipping Lower to Start Friday
BarchartFri Feb 7, 7:31AM CST
The wheat complex is showing weaker trade as we begin the Friday session. Wheat futures posted gains across the three exchanges on Thursday. Chicago SRW futures were up 14 to 16 cents in the nearbys to close out the day. KC HRW futures were 15 to 16 cents higher in...

Cotton Holds Steady on Thursday
BarchartFri Feb 7, 7:31AM CST
Cotton prices are trying to end the week with some strength, as contracts are up 25 to 32 points in early Friday trade. Futures posted marginally mixed trade on Thursday, with nearby March down a point and other contracts up 2 to 3 points. The outside markets were pressure factors,...

Soybeans Falling in Early Friday Trade
BarchartFri Feb 7, 7:31AM CST
Soybeans are back to lower trade on Friday morning, with early losses of 7 to 8 cents. The soybean market posted 3 to 4 cents across most front months on Thursday. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price was up 3 1/2 cents at $9.99 3/4. Soymeal futures were down...