THE OPEN:
July beans: 7 higher July meal: 1.20 higher July soyoil: 35 higher July corn: 2 3/4 higher July wheat: 1/2 higher
Prices opened as expected with more traders cleaning up position in front of what is going to be a very chilly weekend. Cold weather extremes will likely keep markets well bid. The commitment-of-trader's report will be released which will likely show traders playing it close to even on beans, slightly short productions, slightly long wheat, and net short corn to the tune of 200K. Beans remained the most impacted by recent news, as prices climbed to new highs for the rally off recent lows. It was reported that US and Chinese high-level reps spoke by phone and vowed to continue to support the trad...
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...
