U.S. wheat prices and export sales are moving as expected. Nearing the end of the marketing year, old crop wheat was cheaper and now new crop wheat as harvest is beginning is the better bargain. This is reflected in weekly export sales as new crop commitments are increasing and the declining supply of old crop wheat means that export sales decline. At this juncture, old crop corn remains less expensive than a new crop that is just getting planted and its uncertainty plus cost of carry makes it more precious. Weekly old crop corn sales are still trending slightly upward, reducing the demand for new crop corn purchasing. By contrast, new crop soybeans remain the better bargain, even if not yet physically available. This is because larg...
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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