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Tue, Jun 18th, 2024

Alan Brugler

Alan Brugler

Alan is an ag commodity industry icon, with over 1,700 speeches and presentations to ag and commodity audiences on his resume. He began Brugler Marketing and Management in 2002, following successful careers as a marketing educator, writer, and analyst at Data Transmission Network (DTN) and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. He is a guest technical analysis instructor for the Texas Master Marketer and Kansas State International Grains (IGP) program. 

 

Brugler Marketing provides fundamental and technical analysis of the commodities markets, risk management advice and consulting, training on the use of price risk management tools, and outlook and educational seminars for businesses and individuals involved in the food and agriculture sector worldwide. Brugler analysis and commentary is jointly produced by a team of analysts including Alan, Austin Schroeder, and Ryan Nielsen. 

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Corn Getting Turnaround Tuesday Bounce

Corn futures are posting 4 to 7 cent gains across most contracts on Tuesday’s midday. They are being helped by some corrective action on a drop in condition ratings and very few prospects of rain in...

ZCN24 : 450-0s (+1.41%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.3443 (+1.63%)
ZCU24 : 455-6s (+1.28%)
ZCZ24 : 467-6s (+1.03%)
ZCPZ24US.CM : 4.3821 (+1.11%)
Wheat Heading Lower Ahead of Day Off

The wheat complex is pushing lower across all three exchanges at midday. Kansas City contracts are down 3 to 5 cents. Chicago is leading the way this time, with 6 to 8 cent losses. MPLS spring wheat is...

ZWN24 : 582-0s (-1.61%)
ZWU24 : 599-0s (-1.48%)
KEN24 : 600-6s (-0.78%)
KEU24 : 609-6s (-0.93%)
MWN24 : 632-6s (-0.90%)
Cotton Turning Around on Tuesday

Cotton prices are posting 95 to 176 point gains on Tuesday, s futures get a bounce on weaker conditions. Outside factors are helpful, with crude oil up 87 cents and over $80/barrel. An update on the crop...

CTN24 : 71.03s (+1.56%)
CTV24 : 73.82s (+1.15%)
CTZ24 : 72.76s (+1.38%)
Cattle Feeling Heavy on Tuesday

Live cattle bulls are taking a break today, with contracts down 20 to 70 cents at midday. Cash trade was strong last week, with a few sales at $186 reported in KS by USDA and some up to $195. USDA also...

LEM24 : 186.675s (-0.20%)
LEQ24 : 182.100s (-0.38%)
LEV24 : 183.875s (-0.41%)
GFQ24 : 259.950s (-0.53%)
GFU24 : 261.125s (-0.55%)
GFV24 : 261.975s (-0.50%)
Soybeans Rallying Following Ratings Drop with Help from Products

Soybeans are 3 to 12 ½ cents higher as we make our way through the Tuesday session. Weaker condition ratings and product value support are helping to support midday action. Soymeal futures are back up...

ZMZ24 : 345.2s (+0.09%)
ZLZ24 : 44.44s (+1.25%)
ZSN24 : 1174-0s (+1.40%)
ZSPAUS.CM : 11.1978 (+1.56%)
ZSQ24 : 1156-0s (+0.87%)
ZSX24 : 1132-0s (+0.15%)
ZSPX24US.CM : 10.7047 (+0.19%)
Hogs Mixed on Tuesday

Lean hog futures are down 7 cents to $1 in the front months on Tuesday, with other contracts up 7 to 60 cents. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 71 cents at $90.73 on June 14. Seasonal strength has been...

HEN24 : 93.775s (-1.68%)
HEQ24 : 91.575s (-0.33%)
HEV24 : 78.400s (+0.22%)
Soybeans Bouncing Following Ratings Drop

Soybeans are 2 to 3 cents higher as we start the Tuesday session. They leaked lower for much of Monday, with contracts down 13 ¼ to 22 ¼ cents across the board. Soymeal futures were down $5.90 to $8.50/ton...

ZMZ24 : 345.2s (+0.09%)
ZLZ24 : 44.44s (+1.25%)
ZSN24 : 1174-0s (+1.40%)
ZSPAUS.CM : 11.1978 (+1.56%)
ZSQ24 : 1156-0s (+0.87%)
ZSX24 : 1132-0s (+0.15%)
ZSPX24US.CM : 10.7047 (+0.19%)
Hog Bulls Looking to Continue Recovery

Lean hog futures rallied on Monday with contracts up 37 cents to $1.72 on the day. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 14 cents at $91.44 on June 13. The USDA National Base Hog price was not reported on Monday...

HEN24 : 93.775s (-1.68%)
HEQ24 : 91.575s (-0.33%)
HEV24 : 78.400s (+0.22%)
Wheat Continuing Retreat on Tuesday

The wheat complex is posting mixed trade as we kick off the Tuesday session, with many of the front months heading lower. They continued its steep descent on Monday, with double digit losses across all...

ZWN24 : 582-0s (-1.61%)
ZWU24 : 599-0s (-1.48%)
KEN24 : 600-6s (-0.78%)
KEU24 : 609-6s (-0.93%)
MWN24 : 632-6s (-0.90%)
Cattle Look to Tuesday Following Mixed Monday Trade

Live cattle futures were mixed to round out the Monday session, with June being supported by the cash market, up 22 cents. The rest of the front months are down 2 to 37 cents. Cash trade was strong last...

LEM24 : 186.675s (-0.20%)
LEQ24 : 182.100s (-0.38%)
LEV24 : 183.875s (-0.41%)
GFQ24 : 259.950s (-0.53%)
GFU24 : 261.125s (-0.55%)
GFV24 : 261.975s (-0.50%)

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