Future File: New Year’s

The saga of Donald Trump defeating Hilary Clinton in the U.S. election wins the award for Commodity Story of the Year. Although President-elect Trump’s policies, cabinet appointments, and doctrine have yet to be finalized, we…

Cattle Rally on Bone-Chilling Forecast

Cattle prices neared a four-month high this week as Arctic temperatures descended across the Great Plains. Subzero temperatures prevent cattle from gaining weight, limit the ability to bring them to market, and can even kill…

Soybeans Disappointed

Soybean futures sank this week after news out of Washington dashed hopes for a bullish soybean market. On Thursday, President-elect Trump nominated Oklahoma’s Attorney General, Scott Pruitt, to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Under Pruitt,…

Hog Market Sizzles

After bottoming at a 14-year low in October, the hog market has begun smoking higher. Prices have rallied nearly 40%, with December lean hogs topping 57 cents per pound Friday. Some of the rally has…