Author: Ivan

  • Market Quick Take

    The Cattle Crumble Presented by Heartland Investor Capital Management Inc. CTA https://vimeo.com/1227856424/2907de4e57 🐄 CattleCattle have broken hard after last week’s rally.Santa Teresa remains on track to reopen September 24.That has weighed most heavily on deferred feeder cattle.We still think the major fall low may already be behind us.December live cattle could test the 212–215 area…

  • Soybean Observation

    Soybean Observation For You Observation on Soybeans for you. Over the last year, every 60-days soybeans like to make a mid-month turn. Six of last the seven have been a high. Is it possible we have just seen a high for a while? Especially ahead of next week’s summit? I’ll let you decide. We increased…

  • Morning Update

    Just another night session where overnight strength fades after 4:00 a.m. CT. Grain Overview It’s just another day in the neighborhood where overnight grain strength fades after 4:00 a.m. CT, typically led by wheat, as night session rallies are easier to come about than in the daytime during harvest season. Soybeans had robust overnight recovery from yesterday’s…

  • Market Quick Take

    Big Iron Market Outlook Seminar with Eugene Graner, Randy Martinson and Jim Emter Presented by Heartland Investor Capital Management Inc. CTA https://vimeo.com/1227494048/dce805c958 📊 Big Picture Market Outlook There are several competing forces pulling on the markets right now. Harvest pressure and higher interest rates are obvious headwinds. Strong demand, energy prices and tightening supplies offer…

  • Santa Teresa

    Santa Teresa Update New Mexico officials told DTN that they are preparing the Santa Teresa, New Mexico cattle crossing for reopening. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and industry representatives are expected to inspect the facility Thursday, and New Mexico’s ag commissioner said September 24 is the target reopening date if everything lines up. Initial flow would…

  • Morning Update

    A mixed grain trade after a strong overnight showing greets the morning session. Grain Overview Grain futures are mixed this morning, with soybeans still showing strong gains. Overnight prices pressed higher across the board on follow-through buying from yesterday’s strong performance, but stalled during the classic 4:00 a.m. CT window when the Matif in Paris opens…

  • Market Quick Take

    Grains Show Some Backbone Presented by Heartland Investor Capital Management Inc. CTA https://vimeo.com/1227107586/7a74438619 🌾 Daily Market RecapGrains shook off a rough start Tuesday, led by a strong soybean recovery.U.S.-China tariff talks helped beans overcome several bearish headlines.Corn held key support, while wheat defended important technical levels.Crude oil also surged as global supplies remain tight. 🌱…

  • Morning Update

    Grain prices slump on hedge pressure, with no new headline excitement. Grain Overview Corn, soybeans, and wheat all saw pressure in overnight trade as a lack of bullish news following the September WASDE report is limiting buying interest. The weekly crop report showed the US harvest is advancing, and new-crop inventory is becoming available. The ag…