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The hog market bounced into the weekend with gains of 1.8% to 2.8%. For the week, April was still at a $2.70 loss. The National Average Base Hog price was 13 cents lower on Friday afternoon to $76.58. The 8/22 Lean Hog Index from CME was 44 cents lower to... (full story)
HEM23: 78.175 (+2.100), HEQ23: 76.050 (+2.000), KMM23: 79.375s (-1.900)


Live cattle futures bounced into the weekend, though feeder futures stayed under pressure from the grain rally. At the bell the front month fats were 40 to 85 cents higher, with left April at a 67 cent gain for the week. April feeders stayed 15 cents higher for the week,... (full story)
LEM23: 167.825 (+0.475), LEQ23: 165.675 (+0.500), LEV23: 169.950 (+0.350), GFQ23: 235.975 (+2.050), GFU23: 239.375 (+2.275)


The wheat futures rallied back on Friday with 2% to 4% gains. Chicago futures ended 24 3/4 to 26 3/4 cents higher on Friday, though May stayed 22 cents in the red. KC wheat prices closed 24 1/2 to 28 1/4 cents higher, and the July contract flipped to a... (full story)
ZWN23: 597-2 (-18-6), ZWU23: 611-0 (-18-4), ZWPAES.CM: 5.5496 (+0.1175), KEN23: 786-6 (-32-4), KEPAWS.CM: 7.5876 (-0.3249), MWN23: 794-4 (-23-4)


Soybean futures closed Friday with 7 1/2 to 15 1/4 cent gains. That reduced November futures’ loss for the week to 40 cents after bouncing off their 100-week average. The meal market closed with $6.80 to $7.20 gains for Friday. That left the May contract at a $20.90/ton loss for... (full story)
ZSN23: 1317-2 (-20-0), ZSPAUS.CM: 12.9464 (-0.2048), ZSQ23: 1237-2 (-23-6), ZSU23: 1173-0 (-25-4)


The Friday rally put corn back into the black for the week. The front months were 1.3% to 2% higher on the day, with May’s 11 1/4 cent gain leaving the contract 8 3/4 cents above last week’s close. December futures stayed a penny below last Friday’s settle and remain... (full story)
ZCN23: 602-2 (-1-6), ZCPAUS.CM: 6.3486 (-0.0180), ZCU23: 519-0 (-10-0), ZCZ23: 524-2 (-10-2)


It's been a wild ride in the livestock markets. Cattle numbers are low, but fears of a recession weigh on prices. Lean hogs were able to rally, is a low in? (full story)


That's a wrap! Here's today's closing prices and market recap. Next week will be a big one, so rest up! (full story)


SA_LS855 San Angelo, TX Fri Mar 24, 2023 USDA Market News National Sheep Summary for Week Ending Friday, March 24, 2023 Weekly Trends: Compared to last week slaughter lambs steady to 10.00 higher, instances 15.00 higher. Slaughter ewes mostly steady to 5.00 lower. Feeder... (full story)


The rotary parlor at Kinnard Farms A Wisconsin farm that sued the state’s Department of Natural Resources over additional water quality testing has decided to settle the case instead of fully pursuing a court decision. Kinnard Farms near Casco... (full story)


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Wisconsin’s largest and longest-running farm show begins Tuesday. The 61st WPS Farm Show is hosted each year by Wisconsin Public Service, a utility provider for much of Wisconsin, and their We Energies partners at the Experimental Aircraft... (full story)


Farmers are preparing for a busy spring planting season. Stine Seed director of agronomy Tom Larson says understanding how software technology can lead to greater efficiencies is part of that preparation for many growers. “If there’s... (full story)


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NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Fri, Mar 24, 2023 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE CHOICE SELECT Index 600-900# 600-900# Values => $257.72 $245.02 ... (full story)


The president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association says the organization would like to see the agriculture bioeconomy addressed in the 2023 Farm Bill. John Bode says CRA is working with other ag groups to promote development of the ag... (full story)


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South Dakota farmers are expecting spring planting delays due to the cool spring temperatures forecasted and the heavy snowpack. In Mitchell, South Dakota, Chet Edinger says he is hoping to start fieldwork by mid-April, but other farmers are... (full story)


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