Although Argentina clearly has a big problem with its soybean crop, record production is expected in neighboring Paraguay and Uruguay. Meanwhile, the Amaggi-Louis Dreyfus joint venture in Brazil has a new partner. Severe Flooding in Argentina with More Possibly on the Way After heavy rains flooded over 1 million hectares soon after Christmas, much of the same area was pounded again this past weekend. The hardest hit areas were in Santa Fe Province where 5-13 inches of rain fell. Parts of Cordoba Province were also impacted. Because the area is very flat, fields were flooded and will likely remain so for days or weeks. Meanwhile, the government of Santa Fe Province indicates 4 million hectares there were affected with 1.5 million hectares...
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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