GOOD MORNING, Prices are slightly firmer to begin the morning despite the fact that crude is once again falling to new lows. Much of the negative news is now out on the table, as prices and trading ranges ratchet lower. Funds sold more corn contracts yesterday. The closing of meat plants could lower feed use, and ethanol continues to struggle. Bean futures were lower on Monday on reports that China was purchasing more beans out of Brazil for their crush. China was also said to have purchased 2-3 cargoes of Argentine beans for the June/July time slot. Traders continue to hunt for signs of US bean business, with one media report stating that a state-owned Chinese crusher was asking for freight costs...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
Key Takeaways: Texas illustrates the assumptions underlying the 2025 FMMO reform; Idaho exposes their limitations. The Southwest order blend (roughly 27 percent Class I, 32 percent Class III and 31 percent Class IV) exposes Texas producers to every lever USDA adjusted, with a near-neutral proj...
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