Wheat has been the whipping boy of the market for the past several years and the short leg of every spread. Unlike corn and soybeans, which are the same around the world no matter the origin, wheat is more complex.The world has produced four consecutive wheat crops, and “awash in wheat” has long been the slogan among analysts. However, there aren’t many analysts of this commodity around anymore, and it has become difficult to find wheat commentary. One significant reason is that while corn and soybeans are the same around the world no matter the origin, wheat is more complex. Following are some of its distinctions:
USDA/FGIS recognizes eight different classes of wheat: hard red spring, hard red winter, soft red winter, hard white, soft w...
What You Need to Know Today: The U.S. conducted “self-defense strikes” in Iran and said the two sides are “close” to negotiating a ceasefire. “Close” is a relative term, however, and even if 95 percent of the terms are agreed to, the remaining 5 percent is l...
As we reported on 19 May, China has also committed to the resumption of U.S. poultry imports from states without confirmed HPAI detections. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has updated its China export restrictions webpage to reflect that China has lifted HPAI-rel...
Key Takeaways: Brazil has been the second-largest producer of fuel ethanol globally, but almost all of it was derived from sugarcane until recently. Corn ethanol production has increased due to expanded second-crop corn production, sugarcane storage limitations, and biofuel policy. Brazil is e...
