AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Stephen Gross (Nov. 2-6)

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

We'll take a look at grains first, Stephen. This week started strong for producers. What happened?




Switching to rice and cotton. Stephen, we've gotten too much rain here and India needs rain. Is that beneficial?




Lastly, looking in at livestock. Stephen, the livestock markets are moving similarly to the grain markets. What factors have caused this trend?




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

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (Oct. 26-30)

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

We'll start off with grains. Jim, we have a lot of water, and it's getting late in the year. How should producers market their crops under these conditions?




Moving on to rice and cotton. Jim, bring us up to date on those markets. What is the big concern for cotton producers and what's causing the price of rice to trend up?




Lastly, taking a glance at livestock. Jim, we've heard that China could actually open its borders to U.S. pork. Is this just a false rumor, or is it true?




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

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (Oct. 19-23)

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

We'll start off with grains. Jim, with grain market prices up right now, should grain market producers be marketing their 2010 crop?




Moving on to rice and cotton. Jim, those markets are showing continued upward movement. Will this progression be sustainable for any length of time?




Lastly, looking at livestock. Jim, grain market prices are up. Are the cattle markets starting to feel any repercussions from those prices?




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

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (Oct. 12-16)

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

We'll start off with grains. Jim, we usually see a down-trend during harvest, but this year is different. Why is that?




Switching to rice and cotton. Jim, do we have any new developments in those markets this week?




Finally, moving on to livestock. do you think the present down-trend in the cattle markets will continue?




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

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (Oct. 5-9)

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

Jim, as you know, the USDA production report came out Friday morning. Where do we stand, production-wise with corn, soybeans, wheat and rice?




Moving to rice and cotton. Jim, this week, cotton markets seemed to get support from outside markets. Should we expect this pattern to continue for the short term?




Lastly taking a look at livestock. Jim, we have a two-part question. Will the livestock markets bounce up in response to the other markets, and what would it take to make that happen?




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

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Stephen Gross (Sept. 21-25)

We're talking to Stephen Gross, commodity broker with Commercial Grain Inc. (CGI) in Conway, Ark.

We'll look at grains first, Stephen. What can we expect to see from the turbulence in the grain market?




Switching to rice and cotton. Stephen, do you think we'll see a turnaround in those markets?




Lastly, looking at livestock. Stephen, the EPA passed a reporting requirement this week. What does that mean for U.S. cattle producers?




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

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

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

Looking at grains first, Jim. Following a volatile week in the grain markets caused by weather concerns, what should a producer do under these circumstances?




Moving on to rice and cotton. Jim, this week those crops seemed to take a back seat to other commodities. Should we expect this pattern to continue through harvest?




Finally, taking a glance at livestock. Jim, will the purchase of Pilgrims Pride by Brazil's JBS Swift benefit U.S. producers?




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