Entries for January 2019
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18 Jan 2019
By Todd HultmanDTN Lead Analyst Two weeks ago, this column talked about the history of corn prices and showed how low corn prices at the start of the year tend to have bullish outcomes and vice versa. (Read "Corn, an Acquaintance Worth Remembering" here: https://www.dtnpf.com/….) It's fair to wonder if corn prices were unique in that regard, and ...
18 Jan 2019
By Russ QuinnDTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- A winter storm is set to push across much of the central Corn Belt this weekend, bringing with it several inches of snow and sub-zero temperatures. While the storm could create hazardous conditions for travelers, it also poses risks for livestock throughout the region. Livestock producers will likely ...
18 Jan 2019
By Jerry HagstromDTN Political Correspondent WASHINGTON (DTN) -- CEOs of the three Farm Credit banks and the Farm Credit Council on Wednesday called on Congress and the Trump administration to reopen the government so that farmers can get their financial affairs in order before spring planting. The officials made their case in a briefing a day afte...
18 Jan 2019
DTN Midday Grain Comments 01/18 11:47 All Grains Higher at Midday Soybeans lead at midday with trade optimism boosting ag markets again. By David Fiala DTN Contributing Analyst General Comments The U.S. stock market indices firmer with the Dow 270 higher. The interest rate products are firmer. The dollar index is 30 points higher. Energies are firm...
18 Jan 2019
DTN Midday Livestock Comments 01/18 12:50 Gains Sweep Through Hog Futures Active buyer support quickly moved into the lean hog complex Friday morning. With spring and summer hog futures posting $2 to $2.70 per cwt gains at midday, limit market gains are still possible. By Rick Kment DTN Analyst General Comments Active support has flooded into lean ...