U.S. wheat futures have rallied and exceeded their most recent highs set in June 2017. Chicago December wheat is back pushing against the $6.00 level today as the long-term chart shows below:
The ongoing late season drought in the EU carved a much bigger hole in EU crop production than anyone was willing to forecast just 30 days ago. It’s possible the USDA will cut their EU wheat production estimate 15 to 20 MMT from their July estimate. That might be an unprecedented cut after only a 30-day mid-summer window . Most of the EU’s wheat production is winter wheat, not spring wheat. There will also likely be further cuts in wheat production in the U.S., Canada and the Black Sea region this Friday. The world wheat situation is get...
Given yesterday’s headlines, today’s market action may not be what many expected. The dollar is little changed, crude oil is pulling back and stocks are trading higher. Crude may be the biggest piece of today’s reversal. Saudi Arabia is offering additional crude to Asian buyer...
Key Takeaways: Managed money is holding more than one million net-long contracts across agricultural markets, with corn, soybeans, and soymeal all reaching record net-long positions in September. Fundamental concerns surrounding yields, supplies, and global availability have helped justify the...
Under an Executive Order on 4 September, USDA announced $50 million in new funding to help states establish or expand meat and poultry inspection programs as part of an effort to increase processing options for livestock producers. It’s called the Stand-Up Program, which will help states...
