The CBOT turned lower this morning after China confirmed that it would not roll back tariffs on soybeans like it said it will for other products. That news, combined with an Argentina-China trade agreement (more details in the Soybean section of this report), pressured soybeans and soymeal and generally put traders in a selling mood. Funds are rumored to have sold most of what they purchased yesterday, though buying interest was notable as prices moved towards support levels. Corn, wheat, and soybeans all finished the day in the red with notable buy corn/sell wheat and buy soyoil/sell soymeal spread trading. Weather patterns remain favorable for U.S. crops (bearish prices) but somewhat worrisome (bullish prices) for South America. U...
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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