I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! **I’ve been having some technical difficulties with YouTube over the past 2 days, my apologies for yesterday’s video being delayed and not posted until today. Allegedly, the tech issues are behind me now** Live Cattle posted lower lows/high yesterday, as did …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 09/10/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! **YouTube deleted my account overnight, for reasons known only to them. I have successfully appealed and the videos will be restored. If you’re trying to view past recordings and they’re not there, please be patient. I’ve been told by YT that …
Wheat Trades Lower After Russian Drones Were Spotted in Poland Yesterday
Soybeans– Soybeans traded lower on fears of the USDA lowering new crop exports. Reportedly China has already made purchases for 94% of their October needs and 15% of their needs for November. China has been making the majority of their purchases recently from Brazil. Trump was granted a fast-track on his ruling for his recent tariffs, with arguments starting on …
Can December Corn Breakout Above 420 Ahead of Friday’s September WASDE Report
Soybeans– Soybeans had a small move lower today just like corn. China’s government approved a new GMO variety of soybeans to enhance their production. Domestic production is a small part of their typical supply but it emphasizes China’s focus on a supply chain they control. China has also made significant investments in South America, particularly Brazil, to boost their Ag …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 09/09/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Cattle futures started the week mostly firmer. The October Live Cattle contract was the only one to finish mildly in the red. Technical indicators have been losing strength, but the trend is still up and fundamentally bullish. Having said that, both …
Wheat and Soybeans Bounce on Monday
Soybeans– Soybeans traded higher to start the week, after seeing a small gain in the overnight. S&P Global estimates soybean yield at 53.8 bpa, compared to the USDA at 53.6 bpa. China imported a record number of soybeans in August at 12.279 mt. The northwest Plains and central Kansas are expected to see rains this week, while the central and …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 09/08/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Live Cattle and Feeder Cattle markets had a down week, breaking 10 and 6 week “winning” streaks, respectively. Fundamentally, conditions are still bullish, but the technical is Cattle futures are weakening. Lean Hogs posted a new contract high close on Friday …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 09/05/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Live and Feeder Cattle posted lower lows and lower highs on Thursday. The overall trends are still bullish, fundamentally and technically, I think, but they seem like they’re running out of momentum to the upside. Feeders are very close to generating …
Soybeans Bounce off the 200-day Moving Average
Soybeans– Soybeans were slightly higher today after falling lower the previous two trading days. Rabobank now estimates Brazil’s new crop soybeans at 175 mt after increasing the planted area estimated by 1.5%. IMEA agrees with the higher planted area estimate, with higher expectations for Mato Grasso plantings. 16% of US soybean areas are under drought, compared to 19% a year …
5 Minutes on the Markets – 09/04/25
I post these videos every trading day, shortly after 8 AM CT. Check back here tomorrow for another update! Every physical commodity market, except for Corn, RBOB (barely, for those two) and Natural Gas, are lower on my screen this morning. Livestock trade was weaker on Wednesday, with Live Cattle, Feeder Cattle and Lean Hogs all closing lower. Hogs may …