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AM Outlook - More of the Same

GOOD MORNING, This week featured further contract highs and new highs for most of the markets on trading ranges.  Funds will head out longer than a week ago, possibly up to 220K corn contracts, though the Commitment-of-Traders report will clarify.  No doubt the weaker US dollar is the underlying positive macro trade, while good demand and tighter carryout provides the fundamental justification.  In terms of exports, corn sold and shipped for 20/21 is at 28.33 mmt vs. 10.86 mmt year ago.  The unpriced consumer is feeling the pinch as higher prices become a day- to- day occurrence.   Grains are higher this AM led by wheat.  Technically, Dec. wheat found some sell-stops through $6.21 without much downside f...

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Jul 25 Corn closed at $4.855/bushel, up $0.015 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Wheat closed at $5.45/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soybeans closed at $10.5925/bushel, down $0.0275 from yesterday's close.  Jul 25 Soymeal closed at $298.5/short ton, up $1.8 from...

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From WPI Consulting

Forecasting developments in production agriculture

On behalf of a private U.S. agricultural technology provider, WPI’s team generated an econometric model to forecast the movement of concentrated corn production north and west from the traditional U.S. Corn Belt. WPI’s model has subsequently provided quantitative support to a multi-million-dollar investment into short-season corn variety development. WPI’s methodology included a series of interviews with regional grain elevators and seed consultants. Emphasizing outreach and communication with stakeholders who possess intimate sectoral knowledge – on-the-ground insights – is a regular component of WPI’s methodologies, made possible by WPI’s ever-growing network of industry contacts.

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