Commentary

U.S. hogs: Futures lower on profit-taking after cash rally
09/12/2011 10:27:33 AM
Lean-hog futures were down Monday on a lower government export forecast and as traders took profits after last week's recovery in cash prices. FULL STORY »

CBOT corn outlook: Down slightly as USDA offsets smaller crop with weaker demand
09/12/2011 8:25:00 AM
U.S. corn futures are expected to open slightly lower Monday after the government cut its demand outlook for the coming year. FULL STORY »

Pork production drops on slower Q3 slaughter pace, heat stress
09/12/2011 7:51:50 AM
According to the USDA's latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand report released on Sept. 12, the 2011 forecast of total red meat and poultry production is raised reflecting higher beef production, but lower pork production. Continued large cow slaughter is expected to boost beef production. A slower pace of slaughter in the third quarter and slightly lower weights due to heat stress are expected to result in lower pork production compared to last month. FULL STORY »

U.S. livestock review: Hogs climb on pork values
09/09/2011 2:52:32 PM
U.S. lean-hog futures ended higher Friday on support from cash prices and continued gains in pork-product values. FULL STORY »

U.S. hogs: Futures rise on recovering cash prices
09/09/2011 10:35:36 AM
U.S. lean hog futures rose Friday as cash prices for live animals showed signs of stabilizing for a fourth straight day. FULL STORY »

U.S. grain and soy review: Prices slide as traders reduce risk
09/08/2011 3:11:53 PM
U.S. grain and soybean futures fell Thursday, driven lower by the rising U.S. dollar and concerns about waning demand. FULL STORY »

U.S. livestock review: Hog futures rise on cash stability
09/08/2011 2:54:44 PM
U.S. lean hog futures rose Thursday as cash prices for live hogs showed signs of stabilizing after weeks of steep declines. FULL STORY »

U.S. livestock review: Hogs end higher on boost from equities
09/07/2011 2:58:56 PM
U.S. lean hog futures also closed higher Wednesday, rebounding from sharp recent losses with help from stronger stock markets and short-covering. FULL STORY »

CBOT corn outlook: Seen up as cropcast cuts harvest outlook
09/07/2011 9:13:21 AM
U.S. corn futures are expected to start stronger Wednesday after a well-known crop forecaster projected output will drop 4.3% from last year. FULL STORY »

U.S. livestock review: Lean-hog futures fall as cash prices failed to stabilize
09/06/2011 2:53:32 PM
Lean-hog futures fell again Tuesday as cash prices failed to stabilize, adding to a weeks-long run of declines. FULL STORY »

U.S. hogs: Futures fall as markets sell off, cash prices slide further
09/06/2011 10:44:04 AM
Hog futures fell sharply Tuesday as cash prices for slaughter-ready animals continued to slide and markets sold off broadly. FULL STORY »