Pure Hedge – Cattle and Crops

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Important Levels for Corn, Wheat, and Cattle

Main Levels of Corn, Wheat, and Cattle (ZCZ25) (ZWZ25) (LEZ25) ONE44 applies two strategies for identifying support and resistance in the market. The first is based on the major Gann square, represented by the yellow horizontal line on the chart. The second is utilizing Fibonacci retracement levels. Here are some essential guidelines for using Fibonacci […]
Vegan chef transitions to cattle rancher in Texas after moving from California and leaving past habits behind.

Transitioning from Vegan Chef to Rancher Molly Engelhart, once a prominent vegan chef in Southern California, now leads a different life on a ranch in Texas. She currently raises livestock and serves as the co-executive chef at her family’s restaurant, The Barn, at Sovereignty Ranch. Engelhart describes her journey as quite unique, stating that her […]
Grains rise due to China trade agreement while cattle market steadies.

Market Update: Halloween Highlights and November Insights Happy Halloween! It’s already November, and it’s kind of exciting to see kids buzzing with energy, gearing up for the celebrations, costumes, and, of course, the candy. With the chill in the air, autumn is unmistakably here. We’ve had some much-needed moisture lately, just ahead of the first […]
14 Republican lawmakers claim Argentinian beef imports harm American cattle producers in a recent letter

A group of over a dozen Republican House members has shared their concerns with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Trade Representative Jamison Grier regarding the Trump administration’s initiative to boost imports of beef from Argentina. In a letter, they urged the administration to link adjustments to Argentina’s tariff quotas and inspection standards with the confirmation […]
GOP tax chair says Argentine beef imports would be harmful to US cattle producers

Rep. Jason Smith, who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee and hails from Missouri, expressed his concerns this week about the Trump administration’s plan to increase imports of beef from Argentina. In a recent discussion with President Trump, Smith pointed out that “buying tariff-free beef from Argentina would be a devastating blow to American […]
Cattle Farmers Are Clashing with the Trump Administration

President Donald Trump is encountering pushback from livestock farmers following his announcement to increase the tariff quota on U.S. beef imports from Argentina by a significant margin. The administration revealed plans to boost Argentina’s annual beef quota from 20,000 tonnes to 80,000 tonnes. This decision has raised concerns among U.S. ranchers and industry groups, who […]
Trump supports the idea of bringing in beef from Argentina, saying American cattle farmers need to lower their prices.

Trump Defends Argentine Beef Imports President Donald Trump has responded to criticism over his decision to import beef from Argentina, saying it is essential to lower prices. This choice has drawn backlash from both beef producers and Republican lawmakers in agricultural regions. “The ranchers I love don’t seem to recognize that their current success is […]
Beef prices hit all-time highs due to droughts reducing cattle numbers.

Beef prices are soaring, reaching record highs as a result of a drought that has driven beef stock to its lowest levels in 70 years. This situation, combined with strong demand, has pushed up prices for steak and ground beef. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report on the Consumer Price Index from August, […]
Drought leads to lowest cattle numbers since 1951, causing beef prices to rise

Beef Prices Reach Record Highs Amid Drought and Demand Recently, there’s been an alarming trend in beef prices, escalating to record highs. This spike can be attributed to ongoing drought conditions, which have led to the lowest cattle inventory in 70 years. With demand still strong, prices for popular cuts, like steak and ground beef, […]