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31 July 2016 – Analysis

Farm Income Problems and What to Do

By Mike Krueger for Ag Perspectives

Low prices and weak or no profits are spurring a resurgence in marketing interest among farmers, and there are several steps that each can take.There have been numerous media stories on the poor financial outlook for farmers because of the current low price environment (see http://www.startribune.com/dark-clouds-loom-for-farmers-and-their-bankers-as-crop-prices-languish/388797251/ as one example). Without wishing to belabor the point, low prices and weak or no profits are spurring a resurgence in marketing interest among farmers. The old saying “What goes around, comes around” has been proven to be accurate on a number of occasions over many years. Everything is cyclical. Following are some thoughts on the latest trends circulating, none of...

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04 March 2025 – Analytics

Summary of Futures

By Staff for Commodity Analytics

May 25 Corn closed at $4.515/bushel, down $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  May 25 Wheat closed at $5.3675/bushel, down $0.11 from yesterday's close.  May 25 Soybeans closed at $9.99/bushel, down $0.125 from yesterday's close.  May 25 Soymeal closed at $293.5/short ton, down $4.5...

TAGS – Feed Grains, Soy & Oilseeds, Wheat, Livestock, Farm Inputs, Equities, Energy
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20 February 2025 – Analytics

Summary of Futures

By Staff for Commodity Analytics

Mar 25 Corn closed at $4.98/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Mar 25 Wheat closed at $5.855/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Mar 25 Soybeans closed at $10.455/bushel, up $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Mar 25 Soymeal closed at $296/short ton, up $1.3 from ye...

TAGS – Feed Grains, Soy & Oilseeds, Wheat, Livestock, Farm Inputs, Equities, Energy
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03 February 2025 – Analysis

CFTC COT Report Analysis

By Matt Herrington for Ag Perspectives

The CFTC report was in line with expectations again as it showed funds still engaged in the expected buying in corn and across the soy complex. Funds expanded their long position in corn by 7 percent and are now just about 17,000 contract shy of their seasonal record long position. Funds were n...

TAGS – Feed Grains, Soy & Oilseeds, Wheat, Livestock, Biofuels, Farm Inputs, Energy
feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat
04 March 2025 – Analytics

Summary of Futures

By Staff for Commodity Analytics

May 25 Corn closed at $4.515/bushel, down $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  May 25 Wheat closed at $5.3675/bushel, down $0.11 from yesterday's close.  May 25 Soybeans closed at $9.99/bushel, down $0.125 from yesterday's close.  May 25 Soymeal closed at $293.5/short ton, down $4.5...

TAGS – Feed Grains, Soy & Oilseeds, Wheat, Livestock, Farm Inputs, Equities, Energy
feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat
20 February 2025 – Analytics

Summary of Futures

By Staff for Commodity Analytics

Mar 25 Corn closed at $4.98/bushel, up $0.005 from yesterday's close.  Mar 25 Wheat closed at $5.855/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  Mar 25 Soybeans closed at $10.455/bushel, up $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Mar 25 Soymeal closed at $296/short ton, up $1.3 from ye...

TAGS – Feed Grains, Soy & Oilseeds, Wheat, Livestock, Farm Inputs, Equities, Energy
feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat
03 February 2025 – Analysis

CFTC COT Report Analysis

By Matt Herrington for Ag Perspectives

The CFTC report was in line with expectations again as it showed funds still engaged in the expected buying in corn and across the soy complex. Funds expanded their long position in corn by 7 percent and are now just about 17,000 contract shy of their seasonal record long position. Funds were n...

TAGS – Feed Grains, Soy & Oilseeds, Wheat, Livestock, Biofuels, Farm Inputs, Energy
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09 December 2024 – Analysis

CFTC COT Report Analysis

By Matt Herrington for Ag Perspectives

The major theme of the latest CFTC report is funds paring back risk in corn and the soy complex heading into the December WASDE report and/or the holiday season. Corn’s range-bound trade these past two weeks prompted funds to shed 13 percent of their long position in the market and have liquida...

TAGS – Feed Grains, Soy & Oilseeds, Wheat, Livestock, Farm Inputs, Energy, Softs
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