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Alan Brugler

Sun, May 19th, 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. 

Most Recent Stories

Corn Ends the Week with Losses

Corn futures closed out the Friday session with losses across the board, as contracts were down 2 to 5 ¼ cents. On the week, July was down 17 ¼ cents, with December losing 15 ½ cents. Weekend weather...

ZCN24 : 452-4s (-0.98%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2844 (-1.03%)
ZCU24 : 462-4s (-1.12%)
ZCZ24 : 476-4s (-1.09%)
ZCPZ24US.CM : 4.4657 (-1.22%)
Wheat Ends Friday with Double Digit Weakness

The wheat complex posted weakness across the board on Friday. Chicago contracts were down 2 to 12 cents, led by the front months. Kansas City futures closed with contracts 4 ¼ to 11 ½ cents. MPLS spring...

ZWN24 : 651-2s (-1.81%)
ZWU24 : 672-0s (-1.68%)
KEN24 : 661-6s (-1.71%)
KEU24 : 675-4s (-1.67%)
MWN24 : 711-4s (-1.28%)
Soybeans Hold in For Gains

Soybeans held on for steady to 11 ¾ cent higher trade across the front months at the close, with back month 2025 contracts lower. July soybeans were up 9 cents this week, with November down 2 ¼. Soymeal...

ZMN24 : 368.8s (+0.30%)
ZLN24 : 45.27s (+1.68%)
ZSN24 : 1228-0s (+0.97%)
ZSPAUS.CM : 11.6622 (+1.07%)
ZSQ24 : 1225-2s (+0.70%)
ZSX24 : 1203-2s (+0.35%)
ZSPX24US.CM : 11.4157 (+0.38%)
Cotton Heads Lower on Friday

The cotton market fall back lower on Friday, as contracts were down 5 to 38 points. On the week, July was down 142 points, with December losing just 16. The outside market factors were a mixed bag, with...

CTN24 : 75.89s (-0.46%)
CTV24 : 75.82s (-0.50%)
CTZ24 : 74.97s (-0.29%)
Hogs Fall Lower on Friday

Lean hogs slipped lower into the weekend, with contracts down anywhere from a tick to $1.87, led by the nearbys. USDA’s National Average Base Hog negotiated price was back down 76 cents on Friday afternoon...

HEM24 : 96.500s (-1.91%)
HEN24 : 100.050s (-1.55%)
HEQ24 : 99.475s (-1.31%)
Cattle Rally Continues into the Weekend

Live cattle closed the Friday session with contracts up 67 cents to $2.02. June was up $4.90 on the week. USDA reported cash sales of $186-190 across the country on Friday, helped by the beef strength...

LEM24 : 181.050s (+1.13%)
LEQ24 : 179.050s (+0.94%)
LEV24 : 181.950s (+0.73%)
GFK24 : 246.725s (+0.77%)
GFQ24 : 259.850s (+0.97%)
GFU24 : 260.850s (+0.95%)
Cattle Rally Continues to Friday Midday

Live cattle are trading with gains of $1.07 to $1.87 across most front months on Friday. Cash action has been quiet this week, with USDA reporting a few in the WCB at $186-190 on Thursday. Bids of $187...

LEM24 : 181.050s (+1.13%)
LEQ24 : 179.050s (+0.94%)
LEV24 : 181.950s (+0.73%)
GFK24 : 246.725s (+0.77%)
GFQ24 : 259.850s (+0.97%)
GFU24 : 260.850s (+0.95%)
Cotton Slipping Back Lower on Friday

The cotton market is back to heading lower into the weekend, as midday losses are 10 to 39 points in the nearby contracts. The outside market factors are a mixed bag, with crude oil up another 31 cents...

CTN24 : 75.89s (-0.46%)
CTV24 : 75.82s (-0.50%)
CTZ24 : 74.97s (-0.29%)
Corn Round Out the Week with Midday Friday Weakness

Corn is posting losses of 1 to 5 ½ cent across most contracts on Friday, closing out the week with weakness. Weather through the weekend shows much of the WCB drier, with portions of the ECB shifting...

ZCN24 : 452-4s (-0.98%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.2844 (-1.03%)
ZCU24 : 462-4s (-1.12%)
ZCZ24 : 476-4s (-1.09%)
ZCPZ24US.CM : 4.4657 (-1.22%)
Soybeans Rallying on Friday

Soybeans are trading with midday gains to round out the week. Contracts are up 2 to 9 ½ cents across most contract on Friday. Soymeal futures are mixed, with front months up 40 cents/ton. Soy Oil is posting...

ZMN24 : 368.8s (+0.30%)
ZLN24 : 45.27s (+1.68%)
ZSN24 : 1228-0s (+0.97%)
ZSPAUS.CM : 11.6622 (+1.07%)
ZSQ24 : 1225-2s (+0.70%)
ZSX24 : 1203-2s (+0.35%)
ZSPX24US.CM : 11.4157 (+0.38%)

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