The market has much uncertainty to grapple with – a looming Midwest winter storm, U.S. – China trade negotiations and, until noon today, a USDA October WASDE report. USDA did not disappoint the bears. Prices had been moving higher the past few days, but USDA dashed the expectations of those expecting smaller crops, especially corn. The surprise was a 28 percent reduction in soybean ending stocks, and some would say a surprise was barely dinging the corn crop smaller. The calls were nearly all higher as the day began but it was if the funds already knew the contents of the report because they were selling corn and buying beans. It should have been a good day for the soybean complex but only soyoil could hang on to the day&...
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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