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Logic Ag Marketing Helping farmers and ranchers manage their risk. Offering full-service brokerage along with LRP, crop, PRF insurances. Serving the entire United States.

Cattle markets lately: somewhere between “building a base” and “building character.”October Live Cattle has been stuck i...
09/02/2026

Cattle markets lately: somewhere between “building a base” and “building character.”

October Live Cattle has been stuck in a tight range, cash is still carrying a premium to futures, and funds are still a piece of the puzzle.

Could the tone improve? Maybe. No guarantees.

Slaughter pace was fairly steady week over week, but both cattle and hog numbers remained below year-ago levels.That’s a...
09/01/2026

Slaughter pace was fairly steady week over week, but both cattle and hog numbers remained below year-ago levels.

That’s an important piece of the broader livestock picture, alongside product values, futures, and producer margins.

The reminder: watch more than the board when evaluating risk.

Cattle futures finished softer, while beef values moved higher and slaughter pace remained below year-ago levels.Hog sla...
09/01/2026

Cattle futures finished softer, while beef values moved higher and slaughter pace remained below year-ago levels.

Hog slaughter was relatively steady week over week, but also remained below last year.

The takeaway: futures are only one part of the livestock picture. Product values, slaughter pace, costs, and margins are all worth watching when evaluating risk.

Corn had a strong August, soybean ratings slipped, and Managed Money remains heavily involved across the grain complex.A...
09/01/2026

Corn had a strong August, soybean ratings slipped, and Managed Money remains heavily involved across the grain complex.

Add in export demand, weather concerns, and low Mississippi River levels heading into fall, and there’s plenty for producers to keep on the radar.

The takeaway: stay patient, stay aware, and know how these moving pieces could affect your marketing plan.

Slaughter pace moved higher from the prior week in both cattle and hogs.It’s one data point in a broader market picture ...
08/31/2026

Slaughter pace moved higher from the prior week in both cattle and hogs.

It’s one data point in a broader market picture that also includes product demand, packer economics, and producer margins.

The takeaway: keep an eye on the full market, not just the futures board.

Managed Money is telling a very different story across grains and livestock right now.Funds have been adding grain expos...
08/31/2026

Managed Money is telling a very different story across grains and livestock right now.

Funds have been adding grain exposure, trimming cattle length, and carrying a heavy short position in hogs, all while livestock margins have tightened.

For producers, this is a good reminder to keep the focus on your own numbers. Know your breakeven, understand the cost structure, and have a plan for more than one market outcome.

Buyers showed up again in corn and beans, with strong volume and fund activity adding support to the recent move.For pro...
08/26/2026

Buyers showed up again in corn and beans, with strong volume and fund activity adding support to the recent move.

For producers, market strength can be a good reminder to review the plan and understand your risk.

Looking ahead, 2027 MCO is worth learning more about. Reach out to Jordan to discuss how it may fit your operation.

08/19/2026

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Bushels & Beef Farm Tour!

A big thank you to every producer who opened the gate, shared their operation with us, and joined in on the fun along the way. Getting out on farms and hearing your stories is what makes this tour worth doing.

Now for the part everyone’s been waiting for...

We’re announcing the winners of the Logic Ag Garage Fridge and the Nashville getaway! 👀

Thanks again to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s tour one to remember.

It’s easy to look back and say which crop insurance option would have worked better after the fact.The harder part is ma...
08/18/2026

It’s easy to look back and say which crop insurance option would have worked better after the fact.

The harder part is making the decision before you know where prices, yields, and input costs will land.

That’s why understanding ECO, MCO, and Margin Protection before the deadline matters.

Give Jordan a call and talk through what may fit your operation.

08/18/2026

Quick field report from Adam!

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