The market movers this week included primarily the chances for moderate to abundant rainfall in Argentina, macro concerns about economic growth, and the impending switch to South American dominance in the export market. Soybeans will be the main beneficiary of rainfall in Argentina as it will be too late for nearly half the corn crop. Soybeans are now in a downtrend as South American production heads toward harvest. March soybeans lost ground three out of the four trading days this week, showing a cumulative decline of 21.25 cents and is now valued at 1506.5/bushel. That knocked it below prior support at 1508, which now moves that floor to 1462/bushel. March soymeal hit a contract high of 487/ST on 18 January but closed out the week...
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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