Argentina has moved into the lowest price leader position for corn, but its price has started tracking higher - lest money be left on the table. Romanian and Ukrainian corn prices are relatively flat while U.S. and Brazilian prices have been stable to slightly rising. Notably, highest priced French corn has been flat to declining as it falls closer in line with global prices. Separately, the Russian milling wheat to feed wheat spread has been declining this past week, indicating that the export tax is having some impact domestically.
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What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...