The Final Bell

Zach Tindall with Producers Livestock breaks down Friday's trade. Topics: - Big feeder action this week - $24 higher week over week - Cash leading futures? - Soy suffers, corn rangebound

Feeder cattle saw over $5 gains on Thursday, while grains traded 3 to 7 cents lower. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics broke down the trade. Topics: - U.S.-China trade? - PNW Basis - Middle East peace - Recovery in feeders - Keys for local marketing plan

Featuring Arlan Suderman from StoneX. Today the strength in beans, the overall grain markets from a technical standpoint, another strike taking place in South America, Cattle Complex strength, and the role gold at over 4K an ounce plays in the markets all that and more on todays Chanel Final Bell.

Cattle futures surged Monday while grains settled mixed. Featuring Don Roose from US Commodities. - Seasonality of trade - Best guess on harvest progress - South America planting progress - Budget and government shutdown - Cattle buying surges today - Keys for this week

On today's Final Bell, Sue Martin joins the program to discuss harvest progress, government shutdown tail, significance of soy reversal, feeder cattle in pennant, and items to watch next week.

On today's Final Bell, Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics joins the program to break down a volatile start to the week. Key topics include: Markets in the dark: How uncertainty is shaping grain trade. Government shutdown: The market's attitude toward policy gridlock. Spreads and basis: What they're signaling beneath the surface. Livestock: Cattle feeders fall hard to start the week. Keys for early October: What producers should watch as a new month begins. Zuzolo unpacks the fundamentals and technicals guiding trade and highlights the signals worth tracking as markets move into October.

The month starts with a government shutdown as Arlan Suderman of StoneX joins The Final Bell to break down what that shutdown means plus a look at the day's markets. Key topics include: why grains rallied after a slow start, Trump's comments centering China talks on soybeans, and the partial government shutdown. Arlan talks about the reports that won't be released: crop progress, WASDE, export sales. Is it doom and gloom or is that overstated? Suderman weighs in on the economic impact of the shutdown and why it leaves commodity markets flying blind, lacking USDA reports that are the envy of the world.

Closing out the month, Sam Hudson of Cornbelt Marketing joins The Final Bell to break down the many moving parts shaping the markets. Key topics include: Stocks Report: Trade's mindset heading into USDA's quarterly numbers. Small grains update: What the report details could reveal. Weather & harvest: Progress so far and the forecast ahead. Basis story: Signals emerging in the cash market. Policy watch: ECAP discussions and the looming government shutdown. Logistics & demand: Shipping challenges and domestic usage trends. Hudson explains how fundamentals, policy, and harvest pace are converging at quarter's end to influence grain and livestock trade.

On today's Final Bell, livestock market analyst Kyle Bumsted joins the program to kick off the week with a look at both grain and livestock trade. Key topics include: Cattle outlook: Early-week trends in live and feeder markets. Technical signals: What the charts are saying for livestock. Positioning: How end-of-month and quarter dynamics may shape trade. Grain Stocks Report: Why USDA's numbers could set the tone ahead. Keys this week: The market movers producers need to keep an eye on. Bumsted breaks down the intersection of technicals, fundamentals, and timing as markets prepare for a busy close to September.

In today's Final Bell Heather Ramsey with The ARC Group in Lincoln talks on the lack of ag headlines today, Final trade numbers from Argentina's tax holiday and more on the upcoming harvest season.

On today's Final Bell, Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics joins to cover the latest twists in the markets as we near the end of the month and quarter. Key topics include: Argentina's export taxes: On-again, off-again policies and the ripple effects on global grain trade. Russian wheat values: How Black Sea pricing continues to weigh on world markets. USDA livestock policy: Walking back plans for cattle incentive payments. Keys to watch: What traders should keep in mind heading into month- and quarter-end positioning. Zuzolo explains how shifting global and domestic policies are colliding with technical pressures to shape market direction.

On today's Final Bell, Zach Tindall from Producers Livestock talks about volatility in Cattle, NWS - USDA - CoF, hog strength - futures high, grains reverse yesterday and close higher today, and domestic grain usage potential.

On today's Final Bell, Shawn Hackett joins the program to walk through the major factors shaping this week's trade. Highlights include: U.S.–China talks: How politics and negotiations are influencing market sentiment. South America: Tax policy changes and what they could mean for global grain flows. Yield debate: Where U.S. production could ultimately fall. Livestock: From the emerging new world screwworm threat to expectations for Cattle on Feed. Keys for the week: The signals that matter most as trade moves forward. Hackett offers insights on both global dynamics and domestic fundamentals, helping producers navigate a complex market landscape.

Today's Final Bell features David Ericson at Ag Optimus to talk about the volatility in the cattle complex, Friday's Cattle on Feed Report, Box beef weakening leading to northern trade impacts, and keys for trade going into harvest.

Markets closed lower across the grain complex, with several outside factors weighing on trade. On today's Final Bell, Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics joins to break down the drivers. Key discussion points: Grains under pressure: Why the board couldn't hold early support. EPA biofuel ruling: Policy uncertainty continues to cloud outlook. Federal Reserve: Interest rate decisions and what they signal for commodities. Exports: Where U.S. sales stand in the global marketplace. Cattle on Feed: Expectations heading into Friday's report. Zuzolo highlights the intersection of policy, global demand, and market psychology that producers need to watch as the week unfolds.

We visit with Arlan Suderman of StoneX for his thoughts on commodity markets for today's Channel Final Bell!

It was another red day across the boards despite some overnight strength. On today's Final Bell, Arlan Suderman of StoneX joins to sort through the market drivers. Key topics include: China talks: Rumors of a Trump trip to Beijing stir overnight optimism, but rare earth minerals—not soybeans—may be the real bargaining chip. Grains: Corn stalls at chart resistance, soybeans pressured by biofuel uncertainty, and wheat weighed down by Black Sea competition. Fed rate cut: Why a 25-basis-point move could still ripple into commodities through the dollar and export competitiveness. Harvest update: Early yield reports are highly mixed—strong in the west, disappointing in the east. Livestock: Cattle trade softens despite surprising firmness in cash. Suderman explains what's really moving the markets and what to watch as trade, policy, and harvest collide.

Today's Final Bell features Sam Hudson from Cornbelt Marketing to talk about highs approaching July levels, NOPA crush significant, farmer position vs commercials and end users, actual yields so far, and starting the new marketing year.

On today's Final Bell, JJ Lauby of Golden Grain Consulting joins Chad to discuss the grain prices coming out of the weekend, a recap Friday's USDA reports and how they played into the markets today, the huge leap in cattle on Monday plus more.

On today's Final Bell, we talk with Doug Simon at Tredas about USDA reports recap, significant acre change, global changes, US grain usage and exports, cattle weaker today, and keys for marketing plan.

On today's Final Bell, Mark Gold from Top Third x/ Stone X joins us to discuss grains grind lower, fund situation and expectations, has the top come off production, harvest logistics, transportation concerns, and keys to implementing a marketing plan.

With Friday's crop report on deck, the markets are setting up for a pivotal week. On today's Final Bell, Don Roose of U.S. Commodities in West Des Moines joins us to cover the key storylines. Highlights include: Crop report prep: What traders are positioning for. Harvest checks: Early results point to moderate yields. Déjà vu?: Is the market shaping up like last year? Basis and carry: The signals for grain marketing decisions. Livestock update: Cattle rebound while hogs turn seasonal. Roose breaks down what producers should watch heading into the report and how both grain and livestock markets could react.

Grains started strong but couldn't hold the gains, while wheat carried a heavy tone throughout the session. On today's Final Bell, Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing & Management joins us to sort through the day's action. Discussion highlights: Grains: Higher early, but finishing in the red. Wheat: A bearish tone keeps pressure on the market. Cattle: A corrective move lower after recent strength. Keys into next week: What to watch as trade resets after the weekend. Schroeder explains the market signals producers need to keep on the radar and what may drive trade as we move into next week.

Arlan Suderman from Stone X talks on how the overall markets had a lower tone leading to grain and livestock both seeing drops. He touches on Some of the major weather factors leading to some market movement including frost and the South American planting season beginning. As well as a court ruling on the legality of tariffs and how that might impact trade.

On today's Final Bell, Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing joins us to break down a busy start to the week in the markets. Key discussion points: Soybeans slide: What's behind the sharp selloff. Corn resilience: Futures well off the lows heading into the week. Trade flows: Talks inside and outside the U.S. and their market impact. Fund activity: How the big money is positioned. Weekly Crop Progress: Does it even matter right now? Cattle close: A surprising finish for both live and feeders. Keys for the week: What producers should watch moving forward. Hudson shares the market signals worth paying attention to as harvest approaches and explains how outside influences may shape the trade in the days ahead.

Grains and livestock closed the month of August on a strong note, with both complexes showing surprising resilience. On today's Final Bell, livestock market analyst Kyle Bumsted joins Bryce Doeschot to break down the action. Key highlights include: Short covering & commercial buying: What fueled late-session strength in corn, soybeans, and cattle. Global signals: Why South American weather and even coffee prices are worth watching for grain traders. Cattle cash trade: Southern Plains bids pushing $242–$243, with feeders still red-hot. North vs. South: The differences in grading and why cash trade varies across regions. Looking ahead: Technical levels to watch after Labor Day and whether corn's early fall low is in. Bumsted explains why feeder cattle sellers may be “in the driver's seat” right now, but also warns the market is only one headline away from sharp moves.

Grains staged a strong turnaround heading into the close, while cattle finished lower. On today's Final Bell, Brian Splitt with AgMarket.net joins Lacey Shippy to break down the day's trade. Key highlights include: Tale of two sessions: Corn, beans, and wheat bounced back from morning lows to finish near the highs. Yield uncertainty: USDA estimates face pressure after a dry August, echoing concerns from last year. Soybeans: Pod counts vs. pod fill — why the crop's potential is still uncertain. Rumors and reality: Talk of a possible trade deal provides short-term optimism. Looking ahead: Brazil's planting, acreage shifts, and China's role in global demand. Splitt explains what's fueling the late-session strength, how USDA might handle September adjustments, and the bigger themes that could drive the markets this fall.

On the August 27th edition of the Channel Final Bell, Jeff Peterson from Heartland Farm Partners talks markets wrestling with finishing ideas, demand story/end of marketing ideas, harvest logistics, political - China and India, and keys for pre-holiday trade.

On today's Final Bell, Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors joins us to talk waiting on yield results, winter wheat's new season, china relations, and cattle bubble.

On this episode of The Final Bell, Heather Ramsey with the ARC Group in Lincoln breaks down a volatile day in the markets. It was a tale of two halves on the trade floor, with early weakness giving way to late support. Key topics include: Wheat on the move: Major export sales spark momentum. Corn demand abroad: The world shows strong appetite for U.S. supplies. Pro Farmer reflections: Yield realities versus expectations. Keys for the week: What to watch as harvest approaches. Ramsey highlights what's driving the markets now and the critical signals traders and producers should keep an eye on.

Today's Final bell features Zach Tindall of Producers Livestock to talk cattle on feed report importance, funds in livestock futures, grain attitudes at the end of the week, pro farmer national yields, and keys for next week.

It was a positive day for grains and a choppy one for livestock. On today's Final Bell, Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics joins Lacey Shippy to unpack the action. Soybeans rally: Biofuel policy uncertainty and weather models fuel a breakout, with charts pointing toward June highs. Corn and wheat: Corn fights to join the bean rally while wheat shows technical strength, closing positive after weeks of losses. Exports and weather: Strong global demand and shifting high-pressure patterns keep grains supported. Cattle on Feed preview: Tight supplies, uncertain Mexican imports, and placement estimates set the stage for Friday's report. Zuzolo explains why this week feels like another USDA report day, with the EPA decision and crop tour results adding weight to the trade.

On this episode of The Final Bell, Arlan Suderman of StoneX joins us to break down the latest crop tour results and what scouts' data means for the grain trade. We discuss why corn continues to hold its lows, how cash soybean movement is shaping up ahead of harvest, and the logistical challenges farmers face as combines start rolling. Arlan also shares his keys to watch for the rest of the week in both grain and livestock markets.

We visit with J.J. Lauby of Agri Management Systems about the market's skepticism of the USDA corn yield numbers and what we can learn from the ProFarmer Crop Tour. Plus risk management on the cattle side of the markets as prices remain high.

Channel Final Bell with Sam Hudson, Cornbelt Marketing... Topics today... Still some Corn Demand Watch tour data/weekly crop ratings Soybean still waiting for China Trump/Putin meeting reax Keys for this week...

On today's Final Bell, Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodities Analytics breaks down the factors shaping the markets. We cover weaker soybean trade, the return of weather-driven market moves, and shifting post-report attitudes. Mike also shares insight into the geopolitical forces at play, why cattle took money off the table, and key signals to watch heading into the second half of August.

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As we close out July, market volatility takes center stage. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Research joins the Channel Final Bell to unpack end-of-month grain action, how EU corn values are factoring into global trade, and whether supply concerns are quietly building. Plus, the latest on the Fed's interest rate outlook and a sharp move in the cattle market. Zuzolo also outlines key markers to watch in August that could shake things up. Don't miss this deep dive into the markets.

Corn posted modest gains on Wednesday, supported by fresh export sales and limited farmer selling. But soybeans faded once again on weak demand and continued meal pressure. Kansas City wheat showed relative strength, while global weather stories—from 100-degree heat in Ukraine to strong spring wheat yields—added complexity to the trade. In the livestock markets, feeder cattle saw sharp losses and live cattle also pulled back, as traders position ahead of Friday's Cattle Inventory and Cattle on Feed reports. Lean hogs held steady, with some attention turning to reports of production losses in China and a shift in feed usage. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics joins the Channel Final Bell to break down:

Despite a flurry of new trade deals, ag grain markets remain sluggish. On this episode of the Channel Final Bell, Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors joins Bryce Doeschot to break down what's really moving the markets—and what's not. Topics covered include: Why futures aren't reacting to recent trade agreements What delayed deal details could mean for ag demand The market's current obsession with weather and yield potential Why soybeans may be the first to rally Concerns over Russian and Ukrainian wheat harvests Hackett says: “The trend is your friend—downward—until we get to the USDA report.” Listen in for a sharp and timely outlook on grains, soybeans, and wheat—and what could finally wake these markets up.

On today's episode of The Channel Final Bell, Sue Martin with Ag and Investment joins us to unpack a choppy day in the grain markets. Corn and soybeans drifted lower while wheat found support, thanks in part to a weakening U.S. dollar. Sue shares her take on crop conditions and demand signals.

JJ Lauby with Agri Management Systems in Loomis joins us on today's episode of the Channel Final Bell. Corn continues to grind higher, while soybeans manage a higher close—though off session highs. Wheat stands out with a bold rally, and cattle markets remain cautious. Get JJ's perspective on what's driving the grain and livestock markets this week.

Soybeans finished with double-digit gains, while corn and wheat were up 3-4 cents. Live and feeder cattle settled with triple-digit gains again. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, breaks down Wednesday's trade. Topics: Strength in beans Indonesia trade deal Trump and the Fed Extended weather

Grains were mixed on Monday with soybeans the leader to the downside. Livestock trade rebounded after Monday's selloff. Livestock market analyst Kyle Bumsted breaks down Tuesday's trade. Topics: - Cattle rebound on positioning - Country movement and auctions - Key reversal up in corn - Soy lower despite big crush - Keys for trade the rest of this week

Feeder cattle settled over $5 lower on Monday, with some analysts wondering if it's the beginning of a downward slide for cattle. Meanwhile, grains finished mixed. Ross Baldwin with AgMarket.net breaks down Monday's trade. Grains back and forth to start the week  Technical views on corn/soy  Merc sells off Answers in coming cattle reports?

Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics breaks down today's market trade ahead of Friday's anticipated WASDE Report. Discussion also follows the re-closure of the US-Mexico border with regard to how the livestock markets finished.

Live and feeder cattle futures finished another day with strong gains while favorable weather and excellent crop conditions pressured the grains. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.net detailed Tuesday's trade. Topics - Crop ratings - possible 185 bpa yield? - 45Z and biofuels - Trade talks with South Korea, Japan, others? - Feeders rebound fast and furious

Soybeans and wheat rallied higher following news of a trade deal with Vietnam. Live and feeder cattle futures finished with strong gains. Topics: - Strength uncovered in grains and livestock - Trade deals with Vietnam - others to follow? - One Big Beautiful Bill - Mexican cattle imports - Holiday trade mentality - Late July weather

Feeders fell over $5 on news of borders reopening to Mexican cattle imports. Crop conditions jump to the best corn rating since 2019. Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net breaks down Tuesday's trade. - Lingering influence from reports - Monday Crop Progress movement - OBBB movement out of the US Senate - Negative cattle markets - Market prep after Fourth of July holiday

What's typically a highly-anticipated report from the USDA, today's acreage report delivered few surprises and sparked little to no reaction for the grains. Live and feeder cattle futures faced pressure Monday morning, but reversed course to close $1 to $2 higher. Topics: - June Live Cattle off the board - Aug now lead month - Livestock technicals going into July  - Report day for the grains - historically speaking, a muted reaction - Keys for new month/new quarter/holiday week trade