In a strange way, the approach of Halloween turns our attention to the current state of grain and soy markets here in the U.S. Twisting the spirit of "Trick OR Treat" somewhat, it seems to us that markets are both providing treats AND playing tricks at the same time.Tomorrow (31 October) is Halloween, the eve before All Saints Day on the Christian calendar. Celebrating the night before the day of Saints may have its roots in early Christian history, but it has turned into something far different. Halloween has become a celebration of all things scary. It is also an opportunity for children to dress up in weird costumes, ring doorbells and threaten to play tricks on whoever answers unless they are rewarded with treats. "Trick or Treat" has b...
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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