Corn Argentina’s corn harvest is finally finished and, according to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange, total production reached 52 MMT, down 3 MMT from last year’s crop. The corn market’s dynamics remain similar to those of the last few weeks. The FAS market is very active, even more active than the FOB market, as farmer selling has been strong. This means that exporters continue to increase their long position, but ports are now full of corn. Additionally, Argentina’s market is starting to see a lot more forward business and less interest in trading spot positions. The arrival of trucks to ports has slowed significantly due to the lack of port space. This is putting farmers in a bad mood as they are unable to...
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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