Louise Gartner of Spectrum Commodities gives a daily analysis of the wheat and cattle futures and cash markets. She is a 30-year veteran of the commodities markets and owner of Spectrum Commodities, an Introducing Broker located near Cincinnati, OH. Raised on a farm/ranch in eastern Montana, she com…
Futures mixed as cash slips; boxed beef sharply higher; cash feeders higher.
Wheat leads lower on improving harvest weather; corn and soybeans find light buying on trade hopes with China.
Futures hold gains as cash continues higher; boxed beef higher; cash feeders push higher again.
Wheat and corn lead lower on good weather and harvest progress.
Futures soar higher on strong cash; boxed beef mixed; cash feeders higher.
Wheat leads higher; good weather sticks around for corn and beans; world FOB update.
Futures soar to new highs; cash and boxed beef mixed; cash feeders slightly lower.
Grains quiet as a high pressure ridge works its way to the Midwest; rains forecast for dry areas of Canada; Black Sea region returns to dryness; export sales about normal.
Futures surge higher; cash firm; boxed beef mixed; cash feeders soar higher.
Wheat stays positive on weather issues and Black Sea war escalation; corn and soybeans mixed on good weather and uncertain politics.
Futures see another key reversal down; cash steady; boxed beef lower; cash feeders higher.
Grains mixed as weather concerns increase; corn testing major lows.
Futures push higher; cash steady/higher; boxed beef mixed on good volume; cash feeders slip.
Wheat holds gains while corn and beans drift lower; planting and condition updates.
Futures mixed as cash pushes higher; boxed beef higher on good volume; cash feeders higher.
Wheat pushes higher on weather concerns; corn and soybeans slide on good weather and political issues.
Futures push higher on stronger cash; boxed beef higher on light volume; cash feeders higher.
Wheat stays firm as rains delay harvest and remaining spring planting; solid export sales.
Futures quietly lower; cash and boxed beef firm; cash feeders higher.
Corn and soybeans lead lower on good weather; too much rain on mature wheat as harvest begins; Australia planting into dry conditions.
Futures see whiplash action on New World Screwworm rumor; cash quiet; boxed beef mixed; cash feeders slightly lower.
Wheat leads lower as harvest begins; prevent plant being discusses for southern Midwest/Delta regions; crop progress and condition update.
Futures and cash higher; boxed beef higher on slow volume; cash feeders steady; Cattle-on-Feed in line with estimates.
Wheat leads higher as world demand improves; no major weather threats yet for US crops.
Fed cash and futures pop higher; boxed beef higher on light volume; cash feeders slip.
Wheat slips as harvest draws near; export sales show good demand; weather looks cool and wet for wheat harvest areas.
Futures quiet; cash weaker; boxed beef higher on light volume; cash feeders higher.
Wheat leads higher on short covering as China and Europe continue in a dry pattern.
Futures and cash steady; boxed beef higher on light volume; cash feeders lower.
Wheat leads grains higher; winter what conditions slip slightly; corn and bean plantings ahead of average; no major weather threats for now.
Futures choppy for the week; cash and boxed beef higher; cash feeders lower.
Wheat mixed for the week while corn and beans work lower; world demand for wheat increasing; weather mostly good in the US while Europe and China stay dry.
Futures continue sell-off; cash and boxed beef higher; cash feeders higher.
Soybeans under pressure on lower than expected biodiesel blend recommendation; wheat higher as world demand improves; solid export sales for major grains.
Futures see major key reversal down; cash steady; boxed beef mixed on average volume; cash feeders lower.
Futures mostly higher on good demand for world wheat amid Northern Hemisphere weather concerns; Wheat Tour Day 2 results; corn and beans firm on demand potential.
Futures and cash mostly steady; boxed beef mixed on good volume; cash feeders higher.
Grains mixed as soybeans find support on potential 45Z credits; Kansas wheat tour Day 1 results.
Futures soar on strong cash and stock market; boxed beef higher on good volume; cash feeder index sharply higher.
Grains react to Supply/Demand report; crop condition update; weather still stressful for Europe and China.
Futures into new highs on strong cash; boxed beef lower on light volume; cash feeders sharply higher; USDA halts live animal imports from Mexico.
Grains finding support from improved trade prospects with China; Supply/Demand out today.
Futures push higher on firm cash; boxed beef mixed; cash feeders soar higher.
Grains mixed heading to weekend of trade talks and crop report on Monday.
Futures pull back in bear spread action; cash improves slightly; boxed beef higher on light volume; cash feeders slip.
Grains start firm but reverse down for the day; trade deals forthcoming could be supportive; temps to get hot in the US northern plains.
Futures quiet as cash slips; boxed beef higher, cash feeders higher.
Grains quiet as planting progresses; Brazil corn and Russian wheat production estimates rising.
Futures see new highs on strong cash; boxed beef higher; cash feeders weaker.
Grains under pressure from good weather, a strong planting pace, declining energy prices and slow trade negotiations.