John Deere plans to close two Iowa manufacturing plants, shifting equipment production to other facilities as part of a broader restructuring of its manufacturing operations. 1^Deere Plans 2 Iowa Plant Closures

For the near term, this sideways to somewhat lower trend will likely remain the market's theme until something undeniably bullish arises (like another bullish Cattle on Feed report or a rally in the fed cash cattle market) and helps restore the market's confidence. BCall the Market

Saskatchewan-based Monette Farms seeks more time under creditor protection as the company works to complete farmland sales and restructure $829.5 million in debt. 7^Monette Farms Asks Court for More Time

Most active soybean futures have traded lower in four of the past five weeks, and are again sharply lower through the first days of November, but could the $12.00 level inspire buyers? @^Technically Speaking