Some of the comments you read following these shows are insightful, while others make little sense. There are also a few that fit both categories.The late summer/early fall farm shows are happening now with the Farm Progress Show taking place this week in Boone, Iowa. Big Iron in Fargo, ND will take place the second week in September, and there are others scattered across the country. Many commodity brokerage companies and market advisory services have display booths at these various shows to mix it up with farmers and try to attract new clients. Some of the comments you read following these shows are insightful, while others make little sense. Here are a few that I ran across that fit both categories:
Farmers seem to be resigned to the...
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...
