The CBOT turned higher to start the week with corn and soybeans finding continued support from their pricing strength uncovered at the end of last week. Bull spreading was active in both markets as spot commercial demand remains strong. In the case of soybeans, demand for soy products continues to be a tailwind for the market and China’s import appetite is growing. Wheat futures bounced higher amid tepid fund buying with commercial demand offering the greatest support to the market. The market’s attention will remain fixated on weather and drought conditions in the U.S., Europe, and now China heading into the fall 2022 harvest. Crop tours are underway again this week to estimate the U.S. corn and soybean yields, and futures will...
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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