Commentary

By: Dan Hueber – It is a sad morning indeed when the most encouraging story I can find to write about is that the Secretary of Ag Perdue is looking into ways for the U.S. government to provide additional aid to producers.  As you are all painfully aware, tariffs on…

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By: Patrick McRae – Cattle futures put in a very strong bounce but did close off their highs on the day.  The cash cattle trade for the week was finished a bit early on and with the cash averages in the $120 price area the basis tightening is likely the…

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By: Dan Hueber – Sell the rumor (or in this case threat), buy the fact?  As many in the ag sector are painfully aware, the grain and soy market has been mercilessly pummeled this week on fears that the relationship between the U.S. and China had soured to the extent…

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