Analysts appear to be in general agreement regarding expectations for the March WASDE. The crop production forecasts for Brazil and Argentina might be more closely examined than the ending supply estimates.USDA's March WASDE will be released tomorrow at 12 pm (EDT). As with the February issue, no significant changes to the numbers are anticipated. This month's more important USDA reports are to be issued 31 March and will include the 2015 planting intentions (acres) estimates as well as the 1 March quarterly stocks numbers. These are the reports that will influence trading as we head into the spring planting and summer growing season. The tables below provide a quick comparison between the February WASDE data and what is expected tomorrow:T...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
Key Takeaways: With the fall calf run now upon us, producers are finally getting a glimpse of what their realized profits will be for 2026. Some producers may have already obtained a strong estimate of 2026 revenues, especially if calves were forward sold in, for example, the mid-summer...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
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