Soybean, corn and wheat futures all came under pressure to start 2024, with the path of least resistance pointing lower still despite the potential for some end-user bargain hunting.
Corn consistently below moving averages a bearish sign says analyst
A two-week high in the U.S. dollar also hung over agricultural markets
Large supplies of hogs continue to pressure futures, analysts said
Corn set a contract low in front-month futures; wheat futures declined
Feeding margins have moved into negative territory, setting a negative tone for replacements
China's beef purchases supports live cattle
Wheat, soy decline on bumper Brazil harvest, resilient Black Sea trade
Plains blizzards and cold winter weather stressed animals and impacted weight gain
Corn, soybeans fell as traders assessed a rainy forecast in South America
Live cattle futures eased on profit-taking and weaker-than-expected cash trades