A down day was in the forecast and down it was. December corn staged a minor comeback mid-session but could not hold and ended on a fractional loss. December SRW opened lower, briefly stabilized and then sank even lower for the close. The liquidation rivaled Tuesday’s exit, but the impact was more on wheat and less on corn.
The higher volume in corn trading reflects the different views about what tomorrow’s USDA WASDE report is going to indicate. Whatever it says is more likely to be accurate when it comes to corn because this crop has been made. In any event, the overall expectation is bearish. Tomorrow could set contract lows, assuming USDA does not repeat its August report with a surprisingly bullish picture. ...
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...
