Commentary
CBOT Corn outlook: Lower on spillover pressure, weather
U.S. corn futures are expected to start lower Wednesday as selling in the wheat market and forecasts for beneficial weather pressure prices.
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Class III spikes higher to end May
Following the long holiday weekend, the spot markets jumped up 6 cents on the blocks to $1.87 and 5.25 cents on the barrels to $1.87.
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U.S. grain and soy review: Prices sink on Russian export plan
U.S. wheat futures tumbled Tuesday after Russia confirmed it will lift a nearly year-long ban on grain exports.
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CBOT corn outlook: Seen mixed as weather looks favorable
U.S. corn futures are expected to start mixed Tuesday as forecasts for favorable crop weather weigh on deferred contract months.
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CME spot cheese continues to gain ground
We finally welcomed summer with open arms as temperature gauges posted highs in the 80s across much of the Midwest on Memorial Day. The holiday heat was in stark contrast to the mid-60 degree weather and flash-flooding rainstorms endured on Saturday and Sunday (1 to 2.5 inches from Southeast Iowa to Northeast Illinois). Summer weather is under way and that is positive for crop farmers here.
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U.S grain and soy review: Corn climbs on crop threat
U.S. corn futures climbed Friday, rising on the threat of weather problems trimming yield and acreage prospects.
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CBOT corn outlook: Seen higher on demand, weather threats
U.S. corn futures are expected to start stronger Thursday on fresh export demand, including confirmation of a sale to China, and continued weather threats.
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CBOT corn outlook: Up as poor weather threatens plantings
U.S. corn futures are expected to start stronger Wednesday on increasing concerns farmers will reduce plantings due to wet weather.
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Oil futures: Oil ends shy of $100 on dollar, price forecasts
Crude oil prices touched $100 Tuesday as a weak dollar and bullish price forecasts from several investment banks spurred investment interest in commodities.
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CBOT corn outlook: Down on pressure from rising dollar
U.S. corn futures are expected to start lower Monday as the rising dollar pressures prices.
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U.S. grain and soy review: Corn-planting delays persist
Time is running short for John Brink to plant his corn crop. The southern Illinois farmer had put just about 7% of the crop in the ground as of Friday following weeks of delays due to rain. This is a sharp contrast from typical years, when he would normally have finished planting already.
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- Ag markets diverge just before the long holiday weekend
- Study suggests dairy herd water quality linked to milk production
- Wis. lawmakers question challenges to large wells
- Traders evening up positions ahead of the weekend Friday
- Bio-Vet and Keller break ground on new facility
- NOAA: Get ready for a busy hurricane season
- Seven jobs more dangerous than farming
- White House urges Senate to cut crop insurance in farm bill
- Class III futures close out quietly last week
- 4 rules for growing a business or industry
- Drop in U.S. underground water levels has accelerated
- Ongoing wave of Calif. metal theft prompts further legislation
