John Perkins

Jefferson City

Commodity Market Reporter at Brownfield Ag News

Commodity market reporter, beard possessor, food enthusiast

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Soybeans, corn gain ahead of trade talks, WASDE

6 days ago | kgfw.com | John Perkins

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, pulling contracts to a higher weekly finish. Beans were preparing for weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China. Any significant progress on tariffs is unlikely in this early round of negotiations, but President Trump has floated lowering the tariff on Chinese goods from 145% to […]The post Soybeans, corn gain ahead of trade talks, WASDE appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 9, 2025

6 days ago | kgfw.com | John Perkins

Jul. corn closed at $4.49 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.51 and 3/4, up 6 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.10, down 60 centsJul. soybean oil closed at 48.57, up 12 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.21 and 3/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle closed at $214.67, […]The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 9, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 9, 2025

6 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 9, 2025 May 9, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Dairy Markets, Livestock Markets, Market NewsJul. corn closed at $4.49 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.51 and 3/4, up 6 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.10, down 60 centsJul. soybean oil closed at 48.57, up 12 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.21 and 3/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsJun.
Soybeans, corn gain ahead of trade talks, WASDE

6 days ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Soybeans, corn gain ahead of trade talks, WASDE May 9, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Market NewsSoybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, pulling contracts to a higher weekly finish. Beans were preparing for weekend trade talks between the U.S. and China.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 8, 2025

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 8, 2025 May 8, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Dairy Markets, Livestock Markets, Market NewsJul. corn closed at $4.47 and 1/2, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.45, up 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.70, down 30 centsJul. soybean oil closed at 48.45, up 112 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.29 and 1/4, down 5 centsJun.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 8, 2025

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | John Perkins

Jul. corn closed at $4.47 and 1/2, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.45, up 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.70, down 30 centsJul. soybean oil closed at 48.45, up 112 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.29 and 1/4, down 5 centsJun. live cattle closed at $214.25, up $1.72Aug. feeder cattle […]The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 8, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Soybeans up ahead of tariff talks with China

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Soybeans up ahead of tariff talks with China May 8, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Market NewsSoybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Pakistan bought 225,000 tons of new crop U.S. soybeans ahead of the open and there was spillover support from higher moves in soybean and crude oils. The trade’s waiting for this weekend’s tariff talks between the U.S. and China.
China remains absent from U.S. pork market

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

News China remains absent from U.S. pork market May 8, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Ag Exports, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Crops, Exports, Grains, Livestock, Meat, News, Pork, rice, Soybeans, Trade, USDA, WheatThe USDA says China did not buy any U.S. pork during the week ending May 1st. That’s the fifth week in a row China has not purchased U.S. pork, at least partially due to the ongoing tariff dispute between the world’s two largest economies.
China remains absent from U.S. pork market

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | John Perkins

The USDA says China did not buy any U.S. pork during the week ending May 1st. That’s the fifth week in a row China has not purchased U.S. pork, at least partially due to the ongoing tariff dispute between the world’s two largest economies. U.S. and Chinese representatives are scheduled to meet this weekend to […]The post China remains absent from U.S. pork market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Mixed midweek finishes for soybeans, corn, wheat

1 week ago | kgfw.com | John Perkins

Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts down and deferred months up. The U.S. and China are scheduled to meet this weekend for tariff talks, but a lot of the early support tied to that news largely died out before midday, with a low probability of the situation being resolved quickly. New crop prices were firm […]The post Mixed midweek finishes for soybeans, corn, wheat appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.