The CBOT was called to open lower amid a jittery stock market and continued feuding between Russia and Saudi Arabia over oil prices. The market opened as called but found better than expected strength early in the morning. The corn market opened just a few cents lower as traders continue to believe the 97-million-planted-corn acres forecast is the largest they’ll see this year.
The U.S. weather outlook for this week features heavy rains from the Delta up through the Corn Belt that will result in soggy conditions. The weather is most concerning for the growing SRW crop. Past that, the 6-10 day forecast features warmer-than-normal temperatures for areas east of the Rockies, along with generally higher than normal precipit...
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...
