by Brian Schad | Jan 22, 2015 | Corn Futures, Grain Futures, Grain Markets
Corn futures are down for the second trading session in a row following the Int’l Grain Council’s speculation that global corn output will exceed another forecast from November. The improved prospects for more corn output is due to South American production which...
by Brian Schad | Jan 13, 2015 | Grain Futures, Grain Markets, Soybean Futures
Soybean futures whipsawed with crazy volatility yesterday after the USDA stated domestic soybean inventories actually increased since the last reporting. The soybean futures official news sent the market .36c lower after the report yesterday and never looked back. The...
by Brian Schad | Dec 18, 2014 | Agricultural Markets, Grain Futures, Grain Markets, Wheat Futures
Wheat futures is reflecting the plight of the Russian Ruble, it seems. Since the ruble is spiraling downward, increasing the costs for food items – mainly bread – the Russian government is taking measures to slow the release of grain from its ports, which...
by Brian Schad | Dec 17, 2014 | Corn Futures, Grain Futures, Grain Markets
Corn futures remains at lofty levels after the Chinese government is said to have lifted its ban on genetically-modified corn. China has recently purchased 900,000 metric tons of corn in lieu of lifting this ban. A report today from the China National Grain & Oils...
by Brian Schad | Dec 10, 2014 | Agricultural Commodity Futures, Corn Futures, Grain Futures, Grain Markets, Soybean Futures, Wheat Futures
Soybean futures, wheat futures, and corn futures have all retreated from recent gains after the USDA released it’s monthly crop production report this morning. They have once again raised their forecast on global grain supplies which continue to drive down food costs....
by Brian Schad | Dec 4, 2014 | Grain Futures, Grain Markets, Wheat Futures
Wheat futures have been set-back since Tuesday after a spectacular run-up over the Thanksgiving holiday period. Just today, wheat futures have extended their lows after Canada’s statistics office upped its forecast for their wheat production when it was learned...
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