Despite another sinking spell by world stock markets, overnight trading in grain and soy futures was low in terms of volume and very quiet in terms of price movements. Prices traded both sides of yesterday’s closes, but the bias for wheat and corn seemed to be lower while soybeans were pointed slightly higher. General Comments Despite another sinking spell by world stock markets, overnight trading in grain and soy futures was low in terms of volume and very quiet in terms of price movements. Prices traded both sides of yesterday’s closes, but the bias for wheat and corn seemed to be lower while soybeans were pointed slightly higher. Stock markets in China and Japan were closed, but stock indices elsewhere in Asia and Europe were hard hit...
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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...
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...