Commodity watcher John DePutter takes a look at why ‘extreme market positions’ are being taken in corn, wheat and soybean futures — and why that matters to Prairie farmers.
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Several market relationships are out of kilter
We take a look at why extreme positions are being taken in three specific crop commodity markets and why it matters
U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures dip on global supply pressure; corn, soybeans fall
Soybeans slip on slower-than-hoped U.S. export sales
Chicago | Reuters – Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell on Friday and notched a weekly loss, as plentiful global supply from ongoing Northern Hemisphere harvests outweighed strong U.S. exports. Corn futures eased on the day, with the most-active contract Cv1 ended the week nearly 2.05 per cent lower, amid expectations of a large […] Read more
Corn, soy futures may have bottomed out
HOUSTON, Texas — Grain analysts believe corn and soybean futures prices have bottomed out. DTN lead analyst Todd Hultman told growers attending the 2024 Commodity Classic conference that corn ending stocks in the United States are forecast to be about the same level they were in the 2015-20 period. Related stories: Corn and soybean prices […] Read more
