SPREADS October crush trades to 72c/bu while oilshare trades to 34.49%. Nov/Jan beans remain firm at 4 1/4c from 4 1/2c, vs. values that were out to 6c. Dec/Dec corn firms into 23 1/4c from 25 3/4c. Dec/March corn trades from 9 34c to 10 1/2c. Dec wheat/corn trades from 1.85c up to 1.88c. PALM OIL Nov down 2 ringgits, falling for a second straight session on lower -than-expected Sep. 1-10 exports and rising production, but a marginal rise in August inventories capped losses. NEWS Stocks have turned higher, up 44 pts. Crude oil is weaker down to $37.30/barrel, while the US dollar trades down to 92.18. CALLS Calls today are as follows: beans: 1/2-1 higher meal: .30-.4...
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...
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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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