Tomato Fax Report
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National FOB Review
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The end of La Niña: Lessons about Plains wheat drought & why spring weather is bearish for most grain markets
Jim winds up his pitch at readers to swing for the spring/summer grain market play
Soybean -- The protein that the world wants
The soybean oil market experienced vigorous selling today, April 29. Some say it is the result of the EPA's failure to provide direction after approving summer E-15 ethanol sales. Soybean meal closed higher but the soybean oil selling forced soybeans to go lower even in the face of a morning...
2 Warren Buffett-Backed Dividend Stocks to Buy Now Amid the Market Selloff
These Buffett-backed stocks are a great way to invest safely and smartly.
National Watermelon Report
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National Sheep Summary
San Angelo, TX Tue Apr 29, 2025 USDA LPGMN National Sheep Summary for Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Compared to last week at New Holland, PA slaughter lambs and slaughter ewes steady. At San Angelo, TX slaughter lambs 5.00-15.00 higher; slaughter ewes firm; feeder lambs not well...
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable National Shipping Point Trends
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In Uncertain Markets, Stock Picking Isn’t Optional — It’s Your Edge
The era of easy markets is over. Real stock pickers—disciplined, independent, and relentless, are about to take back control.
Cotton Faces Pressure on Tuesday
Cotton futures closed with losses on Tuesday with most contracts down 70 to 106 points. The outside markets were a pressure factor, with crude oil futures back down $1.87/barrel and the US dollar index down $0.211 to $99.000. NASS pegged the US cotton crop at 15% planted as of 4/27,...
Wheat Slide Continues
The wheat complex was under continued pressure on Tuesday, with losses across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures were down 5 to 10 cents on Tuesday. Kansas City HRW contracts were 8 to 9 cents lower in the nearbys. MPLS spring wheat posted 3 to 5 cent losses at the...
Soybeans Weaker on Tuesday
The soybean market closed with Tuesday losses of 9 to 11 cents. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is down 10 1/2 cents at $9.95 1/4. Soymeal futures were up 70 cents to $3.50/ton, with Soy Oil futures were back down 94 to 113 points. A private export sale...
Corn Collapses on Tuesday
Corn futures fell lower on Tuesday, with front months 13 to 15 cents in the red and new crop December down just 5 ¾ cents. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 13 1/4 cents at $4.36 1/4. USDA reported a private export sale of 120,000 MT...
Hogs Fall Back on Tuesday, Despite Cash Strength
Lean hog futures were back lower on Tuesday with contracts down 40 cents to $1.625, with losses of 47 cents to $1.27. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $93.02 on Tuesday afternoon, up $2.88 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up another...