It has been a challenging period for market analysts who must find something to write about when there really isn't much different happening. We tend to forget that was the situation for years until the biofuels revolution and other factors brought us the longest bull market in history.A month or more ago, we wrote that it could be a very boring period until the 31 March USDA quarterly stocks and planting intentions are released, barring weather problems in South America. There was some excitement in the soy complex, but it wasn't weather. Instead, it was the annual truckers' strike in Brazil that held the soy complex together longer than anyone expected. It has been a challenging period for market analysts who must find something to write...
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...
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