Daily Farm Report
CO_LS146 Columbia, SC Wednesday, March, 5 2025 USDA-SC Dept Ag Market News SC Farm Report on Wednesday Cattle at SC auctions on Tuesday: No comparisons made this week due to...
Silver's March Momentum: A Seasonal Boost on the Horizon?
Gold has surged 40% over the past year, setting new records, while silver lags behind its 2011 range. Historically, silver gains momentum in March, and Bill Baruch of Blue Line Futures explains why this seasonal pattern could provide a significant boost to silver prices in the coming weeks.
Understanding the Spring Slump in Hog Prices – What Traders Need to Know
Historically, a predictable but often overlooked trend impacts hog prices, creating risks and opportunities for traders. From February through May, prices take a seasonal dip as an influx of hogs hits the market, driven by the fall pig crop reaching market weight. But supply alone isn't the only factor—weather conditions, growth rates, and shifting demand all play a role in this annual price movement. So, what exactly will contribute to this spring slump, and how can you use it to your advantage?
Sugar Prices Finish High as Dollar Weakness Induces Short Covering
May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) Wednesday closed up +0.10 (+0.55%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) closed up +4.00 (+0.77%). On Wednesday, sugar prices posted moderate gains as the dollar index (DXY00) fell to a 3-3/4 month low and spurred short-covering in sugar futures. Gains...
Cocoa Prices Under Pressure as the Supply Outlook Improves
May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) Wednesday closed down -310 (-3.70%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) closed down -233 (-3.53%). Cocoa prices Wednesday fell sharply but remained just above Tuesday's 3-1/2 month lows. An improving supply outlook is weighing on cocoa prices after the International Cocoa Organization...
Arabica Coffee Prices Underpinned by Dry Weather in Brazil
May arabica coffee (KCK25 ) Wednesday closed up +11.55 (+2.90%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK25 ) closed down -2 (-0.04%). Coffee prices on Tuesday settled mixed, with arabica posting a 2-week high. Below-normal rain in Brazil may reduce coffee crop yields and is supporting prices. Somar Meteorologia said Wednesday...
Containerized freight challenges continue
Containerized freight challenges continue to plague the movement of some agricultural products. Randy Duckworth with the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance says there’s a shortage of containers. “We want to make sure that we have containers ready to ship products when our customers want it, and that’s not always possible...
House members hear about Endangered Species Act burdens
Farmers and ranchers let a U.S. House committee know how devastating wolves have been since being reintroduced by the Fish and Wildlife Service and protected by the Endangered Species Act. Public Lands Council (PLC) Secretary and Colorado producer Robbie LeValley testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Tuesday about the...
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Daily Spot Quotations, Pg 12, 13 (Upland, U.S. seven-market average differences)
MP_CN010 Memphis, TN USDA Cotton and Tobacco Program, MND UNITED STATES DIFFERENCES 5-Mar-25 Color Leaf Staple 26-31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 11 & 21 1 & 2 ...
Daily Spot Quotations, Pg 10 (Upland, San Joaquin Valley differences)
MP_CN009 Memphis, TN USDA Cotton and Tobacco Program, MND SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DIFFERENCES 5-Mar-25 Color Leaf Staple Mike 34 35 36 37 38 Range ...