There are several differences between WPI's wheat production estimates by country and USDA's 12 July numbers. The net result, though, is a significant shift from last year that will have implications going forward.Following the previous discussion here regarding the likelihood of smaller supplies among the world’s major wheat exporters in MY 2017/18 (see Ag Perspectives, 22 May 2017), the table below shows our thoughts about the change in their production levels as of today:Note that WPI’s production estimates by country don’t match up with USDA numbers of 12 July. Following are the differences:
WPI thinks USDA’s U.S. spring wheat estimate is too high by at least 1.5 MMT. There was no change in harvested acres, and significant acreage in...
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...