AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary (Jan. 25-29)

Grain Market Update:




Rice and Cotton Market Update:




Livestock Market Update:




Join us again next week for another market recap!

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Stephen Gross (Jan. 18-22)

We're talking to Stephen Gross, market analyst with Commercial Grain Inc. in Conway, Ark.

Stephen, grain markets dropped this week, even though the export numbers were good. What do you see taking place?




We'll switch gears, Stephen, and look and rice and cotton. Those markets had a considerable amount of movement this week. What's the latest news?




Finally, we'll glance at livestock. Stephen, those markets seemed to be making a turnaround this week. Where can producers expect it to go from here?




Thanks, Stephen for another update! We look forward to hearing from you again next week.

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Stephen Gross (Jan. 11-15)

We're talking to Stephen Gross, market analyst with Commercial Grain Inc. in Conway, Ark.

Starting with grains, Stephen, those markets reacted heavily to USDA's production reports. What does that change mean for ag producers looking to hedge?




Moving to rice and cotton, Stephen. Rice markets took a pretty big hit this week. What are the latest developments there?




Lastly taking a look at livestock. Stephen, those markets had a good week of trading. Where can producers expect it to go from here?




Thanks, Stephen! We'll look forward to another update next week.

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (Jan. 4-8)

We're talking to Jim Daven, market analyst with Commercial Grain Inc. in Conway, Ark.

We'll look at grains first. Jim, those markets took a slide this week. Should we blame the Index Funds?




Moving to rice and cotton. Jim, rice has seen a considerable amount of inconsistency during the past few weeks. Give us an overview of both markets.




Finally, taking a glance at livestock. Jim, Taiwan imposed restrictions on U.S. beef this week. Will this action affect the cattle markets?




Thanks, Jim! We'll look forward to talking to you again next week.

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (Dec. 14-18)

We're talking to Jim Daven, market analyst with Commercial Grain Inc. in Conway, Ark.

We'll look at grains, first. Jim, those markets took a tumble the last part of the week. Is that loss an indication the markets could have topped out?




Switching to rice and cotton, Jim. The week started off with high prices in the rice market. Then, the bottom fell out. What happened?




Finally, taking a glance at livestock. Jim, the holidays are typically a slow time for the cattle markets. What do you see after the first of the year?




Thanks, Jim! We'll look forward to talking with you again next week.

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (Nov. 30 - Dec. 4)

We're talking to Jim Daven, market analyst with Commercial Grain Inc. in Conway, Ark.

Let's start by looking at grains. Jim, the word is China's U.S. grain buying is coming to an end. Will this stimulate more downside selling in markets?




Moving on to rice and cotton. Jim, it's rumored that both India and the Philippines will fall short in rice production this year. Is that true?




Finally, glancing at livestock markets. Jim, it's the holiday season and demand for beef has dropped. Should we expect more long liquidation selling in the cattle market?




Thanks, Jim! We look forward to hearing from you again next week.

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (Nov. 16-20)

We're talking to Jim Daven, market analyst with Commercial Grain Inc. in Conway, Ark.

We'll start with grains. Jim, as you know, it's been a volatile week for grain markets. What plans should producers be making for the upcoming 2010 season? Should they be taking advantage of this volatility?




Moving on to rice and cotton. Jim, now that India has signed on to become a buyer of US. rice, will our market be supported by this move, and what trend do you see developing as a result of this agreement?




Lastly, looking at livestock. Jim, traditionally, the holidays are a time for higher poultry sales which can affect beef demand. Are there any new developments in the livestock markets, and when should we expect higher cattle prices?




Thanks, Jim! We look forward to hearing from you again next week.