Brad says grains surge as details are released on the $17 billion China ag purchases on top of the fall soybean commitments.  Cattle futures lag record cash trade, when will that change?  Hogs up on China hopes.

Brad says grains surge as details are released on the $17 billion China ag purchases on top of the fall soybean commitments.&nbsp; Cattle futures lag record cash trade, when will that change?&nbsp; Hogs up on China hopes.

Michelle Rook talks daily with industry analysts to break down agricultural and commodity markets. 

Michelle Rook talks daily with industry analysts to break down agricultural and commodity markets.

Markets Now with Michelle Rook

Michelle Rook talks daily with industry analyst to break down agricultural and commodity markets. 

Michelle Rook talks daily with industry analyst to break down agricultural and commodity markets.

Markets Now Early - 5-18-26 Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek 

Lane Akre, economist with Pro Farmer says grains are slightly higher on Tuesday.  The market has factored in the China deal and now needs proof of sales to continue higher.  Livestock are mixed to higher.

Lane Akre, economist with Pro Farmer says grains are slightly higher on Tuesday. &nbsp;The market has factored in the China deal and now needs proof of sales to continue higher. &nbsp;Livestock are mixed to higher.

Markets Now Early - 5-19-26 Lane Akre, Pro Farmer

Mike talks about how the grain markets exploded on news of $17 billion of additional China purchases annually through 2028.  But why did livestock fade the news?

Mike talks about how the grain markets exploded on news of $17 billion of additional China purchases annually through 2028.&nbsp; But why did livestock fade the news?

Markets Now Closes - 5-18-26 Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics

Shawn says grains and cotton slide further on disappointment out of the China summit.  How much farther will grain prices fall?  Cattle hold gains with higher cash. 

Shawn says grains and cotton slide further on disappointment out of the China summit.&nbsp; How much farther will grain prices fall?&nbsp; Cattle hold gains with higher cash.&nbsp;

Markets Now Early - 5-18-26 Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek

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