John Perkins

Jefferson City

Commodity Market Reporter at Brownfield Ag News

Commodity market reporter, beard possessor, food enthusiast

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Wheat futures mixed, watching weather

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Wheat futures mixed, watching weather May 30, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Market NewsSoybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a down week. Planting and emergence conditions continue to generally look favorable in many key U.S. growing areas.
Wheat futures mixed, watching weather

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | John Perkins

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a down week. Planting and emergence conditions continue to generally look favorable in many key U.S. growing areas. The USDA’s first national condition rating of the season is expected to be in Monday’s weekly crop progress and condition report. Weekly […]The post Wheat futures mixed, watching weather appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 30, 2025

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 30, 2025 May 30, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Dairy Markets, Livestock Markets, Market NewsJul. corn closed at $4.44, down 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.41 and 3/4, down 10 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $296.30, down 10 centsJul. soybean oil closed at 46.89, down 150 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.34, unchangedJun. live cattle closed at $215.47, down 5 centsAug.
April USDA price indices mixed

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

News April USDA price indices mixed May 30, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Ag economy, Crops, Dairy, Economy, Farm Income, Livestock, News, USDAThe USDA says farmers made less and paid a little bit more in April. The index of prices received for April was down 3.6% from March, pressured by declines in hogs, market eggs, milk, and lettuce, which canceled out gains in cattle, calves, broilers, and strawberries.
April USDA price indices mixed

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | John Perkins

The USDA says farmers made less and paid a little bit more in April. The index of prices received for April was down 3.6% from March, pressured by declines in hogs, market eggs, milk, and lettuce, which canceled out gains in cattle, calves, broilers, and strawberries. The index of prices paid inched up 0.5% on […]The post April USDA price indices mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Beef, soybean product sales up on week

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

News Beef, soybean product sales up on week May 30, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Ag Exports, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Crops, Exports, Grains, Livestock, Meat, News, Pork, rice, Soybeans, Trade, USDA, WheatIt was a mixed week for U.S. export sales. The USDA says old crop sorghum, rice, soybean products, and beef during the week ending May 22nd all showed week-to-week improvements, including the first reported sale of U.S. beef to China since late March.
Beef, soybean product sales up on week

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | John Perkins

It was a mixed week for U.S. export sales. The USDA says old crop sorghum, rice, soybean products, and beef during the week ending May 22nd all showed week-to-week improvements, including the first reported sale of U.S. beef to China since late March. China canceled on previously purchased U.S. soybeans, cotton, and pork due to […]The post Beef, soybean product sales up on week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Cattle see cash, wholesale support

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Cattle see cash, wholesale support May 29, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Livestock Markets, Market NewsChicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by the cash and wholesale business during the session. Feeders picked up additional support from the modestly lower move in corn. June live was up $1.60 at $215.52 and August was $1.90 higher at $210.07.
Cattle see cash, wholesale support

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | John Perkins

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by the cash and wholesale business during the session. Feeders picked up additional support from the modestly lower move in corn. June live was up $1.60 at $215.52 and August was $1.90 higher at $210.07. August feeders were $4.30 higher at $299.92 and […]The post Cattle see cash, wholesale support appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 29, 2025

1 week ago | kgfw.com | John Perkins

Jul. corn closed at $4.47, down 4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.51 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $296.40, up $2.70Jul. soybean oil closed at 48.39, down 54 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.34, up 3 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $215.52, up $1.60Aug. feeder cattle closed at $299.92, […]The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 29, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.