Weakness in EU and U.S. financial markets, led in part by talk that Glencore might be in big trouble and looking for a partner in its agricultural commodities division, has spilled over into almost every U.S. agricultural market as well.There will be a number of factors affecting grain and oilseed markets this week:
Weakness in EU and U.S. financial markets, led in part by talk that Glencore might be in big trouble and looking for a partner in its agricultural commodities division, has spilled over into almost every U.S. agricultural market as well. While Glencore's problems are mostly linked to its mining business, all of the reports have also highlighted weakness in agricultural margins as well. WPI has written several stories about ho...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
Key Takeaways: With the fall calf run now upon us, producers are finally getting a glimpse of what their realized profits will be for 2026. Some producers may have already obtained a strong estimate of 2026 revenues, especially if calves were forward sold in, for example, the mid-summer...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
