Market Talk

The grain market drifted lower ahead of the November WASDE Report set for Tuesday while cattle futures bounced and hogs tried to find support. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing joined us on Monday's Market Talk to break down heavy fund liquidation, corn testing support near the June lows, soft export demand, what to watch in soybeans and why a long-term trend line matters for hogs. Find more online at https://www.totalfarmmarketing.com.Also, cattle and hogs start the week with strength while grains wait on the November WASDE. Jesse Allen is joined by Mike Minor of Professional Ag Marketing to break down what moved cattle on Monday, why managed money is short covering in hogs, what to watch in Tuesday's USDA report, and how crude oil, Russia-Ukraine, Iran and tech stocks are shaping the outside markets. More at https://www.professionalagmarketing.com.Nutrien Ag Solutions meteorologist Eric Snodgrass also joins Market Talk for the weekly weather update. He breaks down why the first frost came weeks late across the Corn Belt, whether fall applications have a window, what an El Niño winter could mean for drought, and why South America's crop weather may matter more to markets this season. More from Eric at https://www.agweather.com.

Grains were lower at midday on Monday while cattle were sharply higher to begin the week. Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist at StoneX, joined us to discuss in our Market Talk Midday Commentary for Monday, November 9th, 2026.

Markets were dealt a lot of pressure this week. As we hit a Friday close we break down all the factors in grain and livestock that sets us up for a trade next week that also brings the November WASDE report. Hear from Sherry Benting with ADC, Scott Varilek at Kooima Kooima Varilek and Kristi Van Ahn with Van Ahn and Company.

Grain Markets Find Support Ahead of WASDE, While Cattle Fundamentals Remain a ConcernCorn and soybeans are picking up some pricing interest ahead of Tuesday’s WASDE report, but uncertainty over the size of the soybean crop remains a concern. Export demand is improving, while Brazil’s increased ethanol production raises questions about what it could mean for that country’s export outlook. In the cattle market, attention remains on heavy weights and a northern supply that is not current, leaving traders wondering just how much further prices could fall.Midday comments with Arlan Suderman at StoneX

StoneX released their November crop survey, placing corn production at 16.203 billion bushels with a 183.1 bpa yield, and soybean production at 4.725 billion bushels with a 55.0 bpa yield. Arlan also talks how the markets are dealing with a technical trading day.

From election result pressure to the dollar movement and concerns over the cattle market today's guests cover it all. Join us in hearing from Darren Frye at Water Street Solutions, Mike Zuzolo at Global Commodity Analytics and Arlan Suderman at StoneX

Three key things David is watching in today's markets:The latest crop progress report & delays from the rains todayCash Cattle and the new reporting systemLean Hog fundamentals (Cash)

Grain markets struggled to find direction in Tuesday’s trade, raising questions about whether election-related uncertainty or other market factors are driving the pressure. A full breakdown of the markets for today come from Jeff Peterson at Heartland Farm Partners, Jacob Burks at AgMarket and Arlan Suderman with StoneX

Election headlines are raising questions about potential pressure on overnight grain trade, with traders watching to see how markets respond. Despite harvest delays, the market appears less concerned about the slower pace of harvest. Crude oil weakness and post-election uncertainty are adding pressure, while improving corn export sales suggest lower prices are helping attract demand.

Big day drop in the beans, Mexico starts making their November grain purchases, energy moves, and some growing concerns over export sales for corn. What is in store for us in November with the weather? Hear from Mike Minor at Professional Ag Marketing, Eric Snodgrass at Nutrien Ag Solutions and wrapping up the final two segments, John Heinberg at Total Farm Marketing.