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PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 28-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. Phone: (602) 557-0410 Fax: (602) Any questions or comments can be sent via email to:... (full story)


Gold prices jumped to $2,000 last week in the wake of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. However, this could be just the start of a higher move for the precious metal. (full story)
GCM23: 1,981.2 (-3.3)


SA_LS850 San Angelo, TX Wed Mar 29, 2023 USDA Market News National Sheep Summary for Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Compared to last week at Sioux Falls, SD slaughter lambs 5.00-10.00 higher; fleshy slaughter ewes 5.00-15.00 higher, thin ewes 10.00-12.00 lower. Slaughter Lambs: ... (full story)


Old crop May and July contracts bounced back from midday losses to close the session 23 to 24 points higher. New crop prices also firmed up for the close, but were still 3 to 13 points in the red. The May contract followed its limit gain on Tuesday with a... (full story)


The Wednesday lean hog futures market ended with 1.25% to 2.05% losses. That set the market back to net red for the week. The National Average Afternoon Base Hog price was 13 cents lower to $75.51. The 3/27 CME Lean Hog Index was down another 32 cents to $76.25. Trader... (full story)
HEJ23: 76.775s (-0.975), HEM23: 90.825s (-1.900), KMJ23: 81.850s (-0.725)


The live cattle futures market ended the day near the session highs with 72 to 95 cent gains. For April, that got back to within $1 of the LoC high, while December was within 50 cents of its LoC high. The midweek FCE auction had 1,233 head listed with no... (full story)
LEJ23: 165.825s (+0.875), LEM23: 159.650s (+0.750), LEQ23: 159.450s (+0.725), GFH23: 191.450s (-0.275), GFJ23: 198.200s (+0.975)


Chicago wheat ended the midweek session with 3 1/2 to 5 cent gains for the day. May SRW traded in a 27 1/2 cent range for the day. The hard red contracts were lower at the close. HRW futures ended down by 2 to 4 1/2 cents, and HRS closed... (full story)
ZWK23: 704-6s (+5-0), ZWN23: 716-2s (+4-6), ZWPAES.CM: 6.4906 (+0.0483), KEK23: 870-4s (-2-0), KEPAWS.CM: 8.3581 (-0.0200), MWK23: 878-0s (-4-4)


The soy complex mostly held onto gains on Wednesday, save for the new crop soybean contracts. November ended the day with a 1 1/4 cent loss after posting a 10c range on the day. Old crop futures stayed higher, going home fractionally to 9 1/2 cents higher. Meal prices were... (full story)
ZSK23: 1477-2s (+9-4), ZSPAUS.CM: 14.4745 (+0.1167), ZSN23: 1450-6s (+6-2), ZSQ23: 1402-4s (+4-4)


New crop corn futures were 1 1/4 to 2 cents weaker at the midweek close. December printed a 7c range from -3 to +4 cents. The old crop May and July contracts stayed in the black for the settle with 1 and 3 1/4 cent gains for the day. USDA... (full story)
ZCK23: 650-4s (+3-2), ZCPAUS.CM: 6.5666 (+0.0353), ZCN23: 630-4s (+1-0), ZCU23: 579-2s (-1-2)


Energy was mixed today with crude leading the way and gasoline right behind.  Diesel fuel has been the spread against market for gasoline and crude.  Why, I am unsure, but most likely the increase of driving through spring break.  Gasoline is up about $.35 the past couple of days. (full story)


MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


Cattle rallies (full story)


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SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


SAN FRANCISCO Terminal Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service,... (full story)


Congress has passed a resolution disapproving the Biden administration’s Waters of the United States rule and it now needs President Joe Biden’s signature. On Wednesday, the Senate voted in favor of a resolution to overturn the Biden... (full story)


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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, optimistic about this week’s direct cash business.  April live cattle closed $.87 higher at $165.82 and June live cattle closed $.75 higher at $159.60.  April feeders... (full story)


IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


INWOOD Shipping Point Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


MD_DA840 Cheese - Western U.S. Report 13 - Released on March 29, 2023 Demand from retail and food service purchasers for varietal cheeses is steady. Inventories available for contracted purchases remain reportedly close to sold out by some stakeholders. ... (full story)


FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


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Bullish News Enters Market (full story)


High dividend stocks are attractive for income investors. These 3 dividend stocks yield over 5%. (full story)


MD_DA440 Butter - Western U.S. Report 13 - Released on March 29, 2023 In the West, plenty of cream volumes remain available. Stakeholders report heavy to ample supplies compared to production needs. Demand for cream stayed steady to light. Some cream ... (full story)


MD_DA431 Butter - Central U.S. Report 13 - Released on March 29, 2023 Butter demand, according to processors, has softened following a bit of a more active run in late February/early March due to spring holiday ordering. Butter supply numbers continue to ... (full story)


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FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 29-MAR-2023 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News... (full story)


NW_LS410 Des Moines, IA Wed, Mar 29, 2023 USDA Market News USDA BEEF CARCASS PRICE EQUIVALENT INDEX VALUE CHOICE SELECT Index 600-900# 600-900# Values => $258.11 $245.23 ... (full story)


REPORTING OFFICE: WASHINGTON MAR 29 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: TUE MAR 28 2023 ... (full story)


REPORTING OFFICE: WASHINGTON MAR 29 2023 TRUCK, AIR, BOAT AND IMPORT SHIPMENTS FOR: TUE MAR 28 2023 ... (full story)


University of Missouri’s Food and Agriculture Policy Research Institute is forecasting lower U.S. farm income this year. FAPRI Director Pat Westhoff says if farmers raise an average crop, commodity prices could be pressured. “We’re... (full story)


The Renewable Fuels Association points to results of a new nationwide poll as further evidence most Americans support year-round E15. RFA CEO Geoff Cooper says a polling firm recently surveyed nearly 2,000 registered voters, asking a series of... (full story)


Legendary investor Carl Icahn has a $22 billion equity portfolio. These 3 Carl Icahn stocks pay dividends with long-term growth potential. (full story)


Milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange saw mixed activity at midweek while most cash markets were lower. April Class III milk down two cents at $19.50. May eight cents lower at $18.50. June up 12 cents at $18.47. July 17 cents higher at... (full story)


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Potato planting is starting in parts of the Great Lakes. Director of Operations in the Midwest for Black Gold Farms Keith Tinsey tells Brownfield starts are going in today on their farm in Northcentral Indiana. “We’re trying to meet an early... (full story)


May corn closed at $6.50 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/4 cents May soybeans closed at $14.77 and 1/4, up 9 and 1/2 cents May soybean meal closed at $458.20, up 30 cents May soybean oil closed at 55.38, up 33 points May wheat closed at $7.04 and 3/4, up 5 cents... (full story)


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