Wheat The old crop wheat market remained quiet last week. On the sell-side, the government’s allowed export quota seems to be practically committed and is preventing additional sales. The little volume available is in the hands of some of the ABCDs that will most likely end up selling it directly at destination (i.e., Brazil). The only offer available this week was 11.5 protein out of Bahia Blanca at $385/MT, but that price has not elicited any reaction from the market. The wheat supply and demand situation in Argentina is very tight and local mills are finding it hard to get wheat. Obtaining high quality wheat is even more difficult, and therefore WPI does not expect any increase in the old crop wheat export quota. As...
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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