Entries for September 2018
RECENT NEWS
5 Sep 2018
FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, September 5 Exchange rate was 1.3159 up 0.0008 Chicago soybeans closed slightly lower. NOV18 HI 8.49 1/4 NOV18 HI 8.49 1/4 LOW 8.37 1/4 LOW 8.37 1/4 CLOSE8.38 Down 6 1/4 CLOSE 8.38 Down 6 1/4 OLD CROP NEW CROP Location Basis 1mt 2mt 3mt U.S. $/bu $/mt BasisU.S. $/bu $/mt ELEVATORS +NOV1+NOV1+JAN1...
5 Sep 2018
DTN Closing Grain Comments 09/05 14:23 Grains Slide Lower in Quiet Trade The old adage "rain makes grain" probably wasn't created with the month of September in mind, but we have to wonder if traders are aware of the limitation. New-crop contracts of corn and soybeans, along with all three wheats finished lower Wednesday on lighter volume and put w...
5 Sep 2018
Cotton AWP/LDP 09/05 12:45 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...
5 Sep 2018
(Washington, D.C., September 5, 2018) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today named Pamilyn “Pam” Miller to serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Senior Associate Administrator for Policy. Following the announcement, Secretary Perdue issued the following statement:
5 Sep 2018
DTN Midday Livestock Comments 09/05 12:07 Hog Prices Rally Midweek Follow-through support has quickly moved into nearby lean hog futures with the strongest support developing in front-month October contracts. Live cattle markets remain unwilling to shift higher following early-morning pressure bringing additional selling into the market. By Rick Km...