Verizon remains one of the more compelling income plays in the U.S. telecom sector.

Cotton futures posted Tuesday losses of 14 to 25 points on the Tuesday session. The outside markets added some pressure, as US dollar index was up $0.118 on the day to $98.135 and crude oil futures were down $1.10. The weekly Crop Progress report from NASS showed a total of...

Lean hog futures were mixed at the Tuesday close, with nearby October up a tick and other contracts down as much as 50 cents. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $109.66 in the Tuesday PM report, up $1.96 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was...

Corn futures closed out the Tuesday session with contracts down 3 to 4 cents, as the market tries to digest some of the current boots on the ground data. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 3 1/4 cents at $3.62 1/2. The annual ProFarmer crop tour started...

Soybean futures eased off the Tuesday lows, but still closed with 6 to 8 cent losses. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 7 3/4 cents at $9.67. Soymeal futures closed with gains of 60 cents to $7.00, with Soy Oil futures back down 98 to 159 points...

Live cattle futures rounded out the Tuesday session with contracts down 40 to 17 cents higher. Cash trade has been quiet and mostly compiling showlists on Monday. Last week was mostly steady, with light dressed trade at $384-386 in the North and live action at $243-245. Southern sales were picked...

The wheat complex fell lower on Tuesday across all three markets. CBT soft red wheat futures were 3 to 4 1/4 cents lower on the day. KC HRW futures fell 6 to 7 cents. Both the September winter wheat contracts closed below the $5 mark. MPLS spring wheat was 2...

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The American Soybean Association is asking President Donald Trump to prioritize soybeans as the U.S. and China negotiate a new trade deal. In a letter to the president, Cabinet leaders and Congressional lawmakers, Kentucky farmer Caleb Ragland asked Trump to remove China’s retaliatory duties and if possible, negotiate significant soybean...

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says USDA research funding needs to be prioritized as part of upcoming farm bill discussions. Michigan Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet tells Brownfield, “We still have a fight on our hands to make sure that this is funded and that it’s adequately staffed...

At the, Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were up, with boxed beef sharply higher at midday, waiting for direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed numbers. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. October live cattle were up $.17 at $231.35...

An ag lending specialist understands farmer concerns about tight crop margins. Paul Kohls with Compeer Financial says many growers are looking at a big crop this fall. “There are some spots where things are not as rosy, but obviously the price side is a real challenge right now for producers...

A farm management specialist at the University of Illinois says fertilizer costs are putting a squeeze on farmers planning for 2026. Gary Schnitkey says the elevated prices, primarily resulting from several global supply challenges, are outpacing stagnant commodity prices. “And as we look at nitrogen fertilizer, if anything, it’s gone...

High mortgage rates, slowing price growth, and a decline in sales have led to fears of a housing market crash in 2025. But shifting demand patterns and potential interest rate cuts on the horizon paint a slightly different picture.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down by -0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -1.39%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.54%, and September E-mini...