It was a mixed day but mostly lower volume (except for soyoil) as the market appears generally comfortable with current values. Even Russia’s charge that Ukraine has attacked the Motherland did not cause a reaction. Thus far this week, corn is down 10 cents, soybeans down 4, and SRW off by 9 cents.
USDA’s Export Sales report reinforced the current lull in U.S. sales as Brazil dominates. Commitments were in the mid- to lower range of estimates. However, the trade is hoping to learn by tomorrow whether the 11-cent jump in March corn yesterday was the result of a rumored sale to China. The continued softening in corn values is making the U.S. more competitive with Brazil and should start to show in sales.
Weather remains a re...
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...
