The CBOT was sharply higher overnight amid wide support from European ag markets and global energy values. The day session, however, saw traders take a more tempered view of world fundamentals and the markets pulled back. Wheat ended lower for the day as it continues its whipsaw trading pattern while corn and the soy complex posted gains for the day. While the CBOT was largely indecisive Wednesday, other ag markets pushed to new highs. Canadian canola futures scored an all-time high at $1,177.80/MT in the May contract while spot Paris rapeseed also posted a new record high at €1,022/MT. Spot cotton prices are also surging to $1.33/lb. in the North Delta and ICE cotton futures posted new contract highs Wednesday. The monthly Col...
What You Need to Know Today: Russia rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, including a proposal to halt attacks on civilian shipping that could help restore grain flows from Ukrainian ports. Tyson Foods announced plans to permanently close its Joslin, Illinois, beef processing facili...
The big news in the cattle markets yesterday was Tyson Foods’ move to close two more beef plants. One of them, the Joslin, Illinois, plant was shuttered immediately after the announcement. The other, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a case-ready plant that does not slaughter cattle. Tyson also...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. In July, the CPI rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy, or the “core” infla...
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