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After a softer session earlier in the week, the grain markets are seeing a modest lift Wednesday, bolstered by seasonal tendencies and weather-related uncertainties. Jeff Peterson, president of Heartland Farm Partners, said a combination of technical signals and planting concerns helped provide a bit of footing for prices. "I think we've got a couple things...

Despite some volatility in cash markets, cattle prices continue to trend upward, according to J.J. Lauby of Agri Management Systems in Loomis. But the momentum behind the rally has him watching the markets with cautious eyes. “We've got a good three-day rally going here, started last Friday. Even though the cash markets were lower last...

As spring planting ramps up across the Midwest, market analysts say the conversation in grain markets could soon shift from macroeconomic headlines to weather-driven fundamentals. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing said all eyes are turning to the forecast. "It is the season we're going to start," Hudson said. "We saw these early plant dates pass...