AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (July 6-10)

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

We'll start off with grains. Jim, with grains falling below break even and more downside movement expected, what actions should ag producers consider taking at this point?




Taking a glance at rice and cotton. Jim, countries such as India and some Asian nations are having difficulty with water supplies. Will these developments help stabilize the 2010 cotton and rice crop in the U.S.?




Lastly, looking at livestock. Jim, should stocker producers buy more calves for feeding in this type of market environment?




Thanks, Jim! We look forward to chatting with you again next week.

AUDIO: Carry Costs of Corn, Soybeans and Wheat

Prices for corn, soybeans and wheat have all risen in recent months. University of Kentucky Extension Ag Economist Cory Walters explains these price increases and what ag producers should expect next.

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (June 29 - July 3)

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

We'll look at grains first. Jim, is there any merit to Thursday's commentary that referred to a shortage in new crop beans?




Moving on to rice and cotton. Jim, USDA's report seemed friendly to both of those crops. Should farmers expect more upward movement in the short term?




Finally, taking a glance at livestock. Jim, is it fair to say the descending grain prices are propelling livestock markets to new highs?




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

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (June 22-26)

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

Jim, outside markets such as oil and the dollar seem to exert a lot of influence over the grains. Any chance we'll ever see that change?




Taking a look at rice and cotton. Jim, will the abandoned acres in Texas affect the near term cotton movement?




Lastly, moving on to livestock. Jim, beef markets appear to be at a stand still. With demand down and no new developments should we expect more downside?

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

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (June 15-19)

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

We'll look at grains first. Jim, do we have any evidence of rationing taking place in the old crop beans?




Moving on to rice and cotton. Jim, both of those crops traded down this week, and the dollar strengthened. Should we expect more of the same next week?




Lastly, we'll take a glance at livestock. Jim, have the recent TB cases contributed to the lethargic state of affairs in the cattle markets?




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

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (June 8-12)

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

We'll start off with grains. Jim, should growers continue booking their crop at this current market level?




Looking at rice and cotton. Jim, both of those crops seem to be stable at their current levels. Should we expect any improvements in exports to follow?




Finally, moving on to livestock. Jim, livestock markets seem to be in a lull at this time. Should we expect this to continue?




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

AUDIO: Weekly Market Commentary w/ Jim Daven (June 1-5)

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

We'll open up with grain markets. Jim, should we expect more volatility in the next few days as compared with Wednesday and Thursday of this week?




Moving on rice and cotton. Jim do we have any new developments in those markets?




Lastly, taking a peek at livestock. Jim have high grain prices suppressed the cattle market?




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