Corn, soybeans, and wheat were both higher in the overnight session and added to that mood today except only HRW amongst the wheats held on to gains. For corn and soybeans, today broke a seven consecutive session losing streak, and HRW ended a six-session losing streak.
Some in the trade saw today’s bullishness as the result of Brazil’s proposed (not approved) tightening of rules for using tax credits to offset corporate income taxes. The government’s unemployment and social security programs running up budget trouble and higher taxes is thought to reduce competitiveness for Brazil’s exporters. USDA’s weekly Export Sales report reflected the impending end to the wheat marketing year as importers washe...
Key Market Insights July is here, and the grain markets already feel like they are shifting gears. With the June USDA reports now behind us, inflation is back in the conversation, and traders are once again turning their attention to three familiar summer drivers: demand, money flow, and weathe...
Key Takeaways: Poultry is the fastest-growing major animal protein, supported by lower production costs, affordability, and broad consumer appeal. Broilers are the most feed-efficient major livestock species, giving chicken a lasting cost advantage over beef and pork. Short production cycles a...
What You Need To Know Today: Ethanol margins continue to run well above year-ago and normal seasonal values, but have slipped in recent weeks on weaker DDGS and ethanol pricing. WPI’s models project a steady decrease in returns to ethanol production following the end of the summer...
