Cattle charged to a four-month high on Friday, pushing over $1.38 per pound. Prices have been rising as demand from meatpackers picks up as they prepare for spring cookouts. Retailers are hoping that relatively cheap…
Corn Acres Flood Market
US corn farmers are likely to plant an additional 2 million acres of corn this spring, according to the newest outlook from the USDA that pegged plantings at 90 million acres in total. This projection…
World Awash in Wheat
The world is swimming in wheat, much to the dismay of farmers. This year’s global wheat harvest is projected to be the largest ever, and stockpiles are expected to reach an all-time high near 240…
Cotton Market Gets Soft
Cotton prices fell Friday below 60 cents per pound for the first time since November. The cotton market has been languishing under 70 cents for almost two years, disappointing farmers and investors. Analysts expect prices…