John Perkins

Jefferson City

Commodity Market Reporter at Brownfield Ag News

Commodity market reporter, beard possessor, food enthusiast

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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 15, 2025

1 week ago | kgfw.com | John Perkins

May corn closed at $4.81 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.36, down 5 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $294.20, down $2.90May soybean oil closed at 47.33, up 101 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.42, down 5 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle closed at $199.80, up $2.27May feeder cattle closed […]The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 15, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 15, 2025

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 15, 2025 April 15, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Dairy Markets, Livestock Markets, Market NewsMay corn closed at $4.81 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.36, down 5 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $294.20, down $2.90May soybean oil closed at 47.33, up 101 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.42, down 5 and 1/2 centsJun.
Soybeans, corn finish mixed, wheat sees profit taking

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Soybeans, corn finish mixed, wheat sees profit taking April 15, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Market NewsSoybeans were mixed. U.S. planting is underway, Brazil’s harvest is nearly over, and Argentina’s harvest is ongoing. The trade’s also keeping an eye out for any public progress on tariff talks. Even with a lack of public progress, negotiations with some key U.S. trading partners have been reported.
Soybeans mixed to start the week

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Soybeans mixed to start the week April 14, 2025 By Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Market NewsSoybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts down and deferred months up. Beans adjusted spreads, continuing to monitor tariff talks. Not a lot of public progress on that front recently, but negotiations with several nations are reportedly ongoing.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 14, 2025

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 14, 2025 April 14, 2025 By Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Dairy Markets, Livestock Markets, Market NewsMay corn closed at $4.85, down 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.41 and 3/4, down 1 centMay soybean meal closed at $297.10, down $2.50May soybean oil closed at 46.32, down 103 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.47 and 1/2, down 8 and 1/4 centsJun.
4% of U.S. corn, 2% of soybeans planted

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

News 4% of U.S. corn, 2% of soybeans planted April 14, 2025 By Filed Under: 2025 Planting Season, Agriculture, Corn, Crops, Grains, News, Plant25, rice, Soybeans, USDA, WheatEarly U.S. corn planting is a little bit slower than the past several years. The USDA says that as of Sunday, 4% of U.S. corn is planted, compared to the five-year average of 5%, with wet conditions delaying activity in some areas. 2% of soybeans are planted, matching the normal rate.
Turkey hatchery trend stays below a year ago

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

News Turkey hatchery trend stays below a year ago April 14, 2025 By Filed Under: Agriculture, Animal Agriculture, Avian influenza, Eggs, Livestock, News, Poultry, USDATurkey supplies will likely get tighter in the coming months. The USDA says 24.592 million turkey eggs were in incubation at the start of April, a drop of 6% on the year, partially due to de-population caused by the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 11, 2025

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 11, 2025 April 11, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Dairy Markets, Livestock Markets, Market NewsMay corn closed at $4.90 and 1/4, up 7 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.42 and 3/4, up 13 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $299.60, up $1.70May soybean oil closed at 47.35, up 103 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.55 and 3/4, up 17 and 3/4 centsJun.
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 11, 2025

1 week ago | 1430wcmy.com | John Perkins

May corn closed at $4.90 and 1/4, up 7 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.42 and 3/4, up 13 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $299.60, up $1.70May soybean oil closed at 47.35, up 103 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.55 and 3/4, up 17 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $196.80, up […]The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 11, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Soybeans, corn, wheat see solid daily, weekly gains

1 week ago | brownfieldagnews.com | John Perkins

Market News Soybeans, corn, wheat see solid daily, weekly gains April 11, 2025 By John Perkins Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Market NewsSoybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a strongly weekly gain. Unknown destinations bought 121,000 tons of U.S. beans ahead of the open, with 55,000 tons for 2024/25 delivery and 66,000 tons for 2025/26.