Entries for October 2018
RECENT NEWS
26 Oct 2018
By Elaine KubDTN Contributing Analyst When this week's batch of Crop Progress numbers were released, the report was widely expected to show U.S. farmers had rapidly advanced their row-crop harvest pace. After all, we were shut down by snow and rain just a week before, and the industry was itching to get back to work. And back to work it went! Nati...
26 Oct 2018
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (DTN) -- Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Thursday touted President Donald Trump's push for year-round E15 and getting trade deals done. But ethanol champions expressed concern about uncertainty of EPA rule-making while farmers also voiced worries about income and finances to the secretary...
26 Oct 2018
Cotton AWP/LDP 10/26 13:43 Next week's LDP (POP) rate will be based on this week's five day average AWP, plus or minus any change in the adjustment factor or any use of the Secretary's discretionary authority. The following table shows how this week's "A" index prices may affect next week's Marketing Loan Gain. Crnt Forwrd Trans Count Count 5 Low 5...
26 Oct 2018
DTN Midday Livestock Comments 10/26 12:09 Late-Week Buying Develops Friday Moderate to strong buyer support has moved into livestock trade with triple-digit gains seen across cattle and hog futures at midday. This late -week support is helping to solidify market momentum through the end of October. By Rick Kment DTN Analyst General Comments Firm ma...
26 Oct 2018
DTN Midday Grain Comments 10/26 11:48 All Grains Higher at Midday Trade is broadly higher at midday gaining back much of the Thursday decline. By David Fiala DTN Contributing Analyst General Comments The U.S. stock market indices are weaker with the Dow futures down 250. The interest rate products are higher. The dollar index is 21 lower. Energies ...