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Cotton futures were steady to 7 points lower across most contracts on Tuesday. Crude oil futures were down 73 cents per barrel at $58.59 on the day, with the US…

Cotton futures are pointing lower on Tuesday, with contracts down 21 to 31 at midday. The outside factors are in play, with crude oil down 62 cents and the US…

Soybeans are posting fractional to penny losses across most contracts on Tuesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is 3/4 cents lower at $10.57 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $1.30 to…

The wheat complex posted strength at the Tuesday close. Chicago SRW futures were 6 to 7 1/2 cents higher on the day. KC HRW futures were 6 to 7 cents…

The dollar index (DXY00) on Tuesday gave up an early advance and fell slightly by -0.08%.  The dollar turned lower on Tuesday after T-note yields gave up an early advance,…

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed up by +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up by +0.39%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up by +0.84%. …

Lean hog futures closed mixed, with December up 27 cents and other contracts down 12 to 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $71.33 on Tuesday afternoon, down…

Live cattle futures were up $4.25 to $4.90 to close out the Tuesday session. Cash trade has yet to take place this week. Last week was $220 in the South, with…

Corn futures are up 4 to 5 cents on Tuesday’s midday. There were another 76 deliveries issued against December futures overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is back up…

Corn futures posted gains of 4 to 5 1/4 cents on Tuesday, gaining some bullish steam after a weaker start. There were another 76 deliveries issued against December futures overnight.…