Absorbing all USDA reports and unexpected announcements that have affected
the cattle complex since last Friday has been no small task.
@^Sort and Cull
Corn was rated 63% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated
63% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, July 26. Winter wheat harvest
reached 81% complete.
BUSDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
A federal court certified a class action lawsuit against four major beef
packers
- Cargill, JBS, National Beef and Tyson
- alleging cattle price
manipulation.
BBeef Antitrust Case Moves Forward
Mixed rain and heat lead to concern about trendline yield prospects for
2026 harvest.
:^Ag Weather Forum
Most market watchers expect the Fed to stand pat on interest rates,
following its July 28-29 meeting. The Senate is also taking up many pieces of
legislation ahead of its looming summer recess.
FTop 5 Things to Watch