The Final Bell

On today’s Final Bell, Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics joins to cover the latest twists in the markets as we near the end of the month and quarter. Key topics include: Argentina’s export taxes: On-again, off-again policies and the ripple effects on global grain trade. Russian wheat values: How Black Sea pricing continues to weigh on world markets. USDA livestock policy: Walking back plans for cattle incentive payments. Keys to watch: What traders should keep in mind heading into month- and quarter-end positioning. Zuzolo explains how shifting global and domestic policies are colliding with technical pressures to shape market direction.

On today's Final Bell, Zach Tindall from Producers Livestock talks about volatility in Cattle, NWS - USDA - CoF, hog strength - futures high, grains reverse yesterday and close higher today, and domestic grain usage potential.

On today’s Final Bell, Shawn Hackett joins the program to walk through the major factors shaping this week’s trade. Highlights include: U.S.–China talks: How politics and negotiations are influencing market sentiment. South America: Tax policy changes and what they could mean for global grain flows. Yield debate: Where U.S. production could ultimately fall. Livestock: From the emerging new world screwworm threat to expectations for Cattle on Feed. Keys for the week: The signals that matter most as trade moves forward. Hackett offers insights on both global dynamics and domestic fundamentals, helping producers navigate a complex market landscape.

Today's Final Bell features David Ericson at Ag Optimus to talk about the volatility in the cattle complex, Friday's Cattle on Feed Report, Box beef weakening leading to northern trade impacts, and keys for trade going into harvest.

Markets closed lower across the grain complex, with several outside factors weighing on trade. On today’s Final Bell, Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics joins to break down the drivers. Key discussion points: Grains under pressure: Why the board couldn’t hold early support. EPA biofuel ruling: Policy uncertainty continues to cloud outlook. Federal Reserve: Interest rate decisions and what they signal for commodities. Exports: Where U.S. sales stand in the global marketplace. Cattle on Feed: Expectations heading into Friday’s report. Zuzolo highlights the intersection of policy, global demand, and market psychology that producers need to watch as the week unfolds.

We visit with Arlan Suderman of StoneX for his thoughts on commodity markets for today's Channel Final Bell!

It was another red day across the boards despite some overnight strength. On today’s Final Bell, Arlan Suderman of StoneX joins to sort through the market drivers. Key topics include: China talks: Rumors of a Trump trip to Beijing stir overnight optimism, but rare earth minerals—not soybeans—may be the real bargaining chip. Grains: Corn stalls at chart resistance, soybeans pressured by biofuel uncertainty, and wheat weighed down by Black Sea competition. Fed rate cut: Why a 25-basis-point move could still ripple into commodities through the dollar and export competitiveness. Harvest update: Early yield reports are highly mixed—strong in the west, disappointing in the east. Livestock: Cattle trade softens despite surprising firmness in cash. Suderman explains what’s really moving the markets and what to watch as trade, policy, and harvest collide.

Today's Final Bell features Sam Hudson from Cornbelt Marketing to talk about highs approaching July levels, NOPA crush significant, farmer position vs commercials and end users, actual yields so far, and starting the new marketing year.

On today's Final Bell, JJ Lauby of Golden Grain Consulting joins Chad to discuss the grain prices coming out of the weekend, a recap Friday's USDA reports and how they played into the markets today, the huge leap in cattle on Monday plus more.

On today's Final Bell, we talk with Doug Simon at Tredas about USDA reports recap, significant acre change, global changes, US grain usage and exports, cattle weaker today, and keys for marketing plan.

On today's Final Bell, Mark Gold from Top Third x/ Stone X joins us to discuss grains grind lower, fund situation and expectations, has the top come off production, harvest logistics, transportation concerns, and keys to implementing a marketing plan.

With Friday’s crop report on deck, the markets are setting up for a pivotal week. On today’s Final Bell, Don Roose of U.S. Commodities in West Des Moines joins us to cover the key storylines. Highlights include: Crop report prep: What traders are positioning for. Harvest checks: Early results point to moderate yields. Déjà vu?: Is the market shaping up like last year? Basis and carry: The signals for grain marketing decisions. Livestock update: Cattle rebound while hogs turn seasonal. Roose breaks down what producers should watch heading into the report and how both grain and livestock markets could react.

Grains started strong but couldn’t hold the gains, while wheat carried a heavy tone throughout the session. On today’s Final Bell, Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing & Management joins us to sort through the day’s action. Discussion highlights: Grains: Higher early, but finishing in the red. Wheat: A bearish tone keeps pressure on the market. Cattle: A corrective move lower after recent strength. Keys into next week: What to watch as trade resets after the weekend. Schroeder explains the market signals producers need to keep on the radar and what may drive trade as we move into next week.

Arlan Suderman from Stone X talks on how the overall markets had a lower tone leading to grain and livestock both seeing drops. He touches on Some of the major weather factors leading to some market movement including frost and the South American planting season beginning. As well as a court ruling on the legality of tariffs and how that might impact trade.

On today’s Final Bell, Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing joins us to break down a busy start to the week in the markets. Key discussion points: Soybeans slide: What’s behind the sharp selloff. Corn resilience: Futures well off the lows heading into the week. Trade flows: Talks inside and outside the U.S. and their market impact. Fund activity: How the big money is positioned. Weekly Crop Progress: Does it even matter right now? Cattle close: A surprising finish for both live and feeders. Keys for the week: What producers should watch moving forward. Hudson shares the market signals worth paying attention to as harvest approaches and explains how outside influences may shape the trade in the days ahead.

Grains and livestock closed the month of August on a strong note, with both complexes showing surprising resilience. On today’s Final Bell, livestock market analyst Kyle Bumsted joins Bryce Doeschot to break down the action. Key highlights include: Short covering & commercial buying: What fueled late-session strength in corn, soybeans, and cattle. Global signals: Why South American weather and even coffee prices are worth watching for grain traders. Cattle cash trade: Southern Plains bids pushing $242–$243, with feeders still red-hot. North vs. South: The differences in grading and why cash trade varies across regions. Looking ahead: Technical levels to watch after Labor Day and whether corn’s early fall low is in. Bumsted explains why feeder cattle sellers may be “in the driver’s seat” right now, but also warns the market is only one headline away from sharp moves.

Grains staged a strong turnaround heading into the close, while cattle finished lower. On today’s Final Bell, Brian Splitt with AgMarket.net joins Lacey Shippy to break down the day’s trade. Key highlights include: Tale of two sessions: Corn, beans, and wheat bounced back from morning lows to finish near the highs. Yield uncertainty: USDA estimates face pressure after a dry August, echoing concerns from last year. Soybeans: Pod counts vs. pod fill — why the crop’s potential is still uncertain. Rumors and reality: Talk of a possible trade deal provides short-term optimism. Looking ahead: Brazil’s planting, acreage shifts, and China’s role in global demand. Splitt explains what’s fueling the late-session strength, how USDA might handle September adjustments, and the bigger themes that could drive the markets this fall.

On the August 27th edition of the Channel Final Bell, Jeff Peterson from Heartland Farm Partners talks markets wrestling with finishing ideas, demand story/end of marketing ideas, harvest logistics, political - China and India, and keys for pre-holiday trade.

On today's Final Bell, Shawn Hackett from Hackett Financial Advisors joins us to talk waiting on yield results, winter wheat's new season, china relations, and cattle bubble.

On this episode of The Final Bell, Heather Ramsey with the ARC Group in Lincoln breaks down a volatile day in the markets. It was a tale of two halves on the trade floor, with early weakness giving way to late support. Key topics include: Wheat on the move: Major export sales spark momentum. Corn demand abroad: The world shows strong appetite for U.S. supplies. Pro Farmer reflections: Yield realities versus expectations. Keys for the week: What to watch as harvest approaches. Ramsey highlights what’s driving the markets now and the critical signals traders and producers should keep an eye on.