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U. S. plantings guesses key for CBOT grains prices

By Christine Stebbins February 5, 2009

The big unknown for U. S. corn and soybean prices – planting intentions – will likely keep the prices of both on edge over the next couple months. U. S. planted acreage is always fodder for traders at this time of year, as farmers pencil out seed and fertilizer costs. But the biggest factor is

Cereals, Crops, News, Oilseeds

World wheat crop down five per cent in 2009

By Sybille De La Hamaide January 1, 2009

“If we have a weather problem next year in wheat, we need to remember that we don’t have a cushion to cover ourselves.” – dan basse World wheat production is likely to fall five per cent to 647 million tonnes next season, against a record 682 million tonnes harvested in 2008, due to a drop

Livestock, Livestock Markets

U. S.-fed cattle supply up, still historically low

By Jerry Bieszk January 1, 2009

The number of cattle being fattened in U. S. feedlots rose in November, but the tally is still near a historical low due to concerns the weak economy will hurt beef demand, analysts said. “Cattle-on-feed numbers grew seasonally from November to December, but the number of cattle-on-feed will be one of the lowest levels since

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Commodity traders grow weary of market swings

By Bob Burgdorfer December 18, 2008

“Everybody got run over by the bus going east. They got up only to be run over by the bus going west.” – CME TRADER GARY LARK From his desk alongside the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) trading floor, Jim Brooks is seeing more ill-tempered cattle and hog traders nowadays as they cope with fast-moving markets

Cereals, News

Corn market breaks $3, could fall more

December 18, 2008

Analysis by Sam Nelson U. S. corn prices fell through the key support level of US$3 per bushel on Dec. 5 for the first time in more than two years, signalling a further weakening could be in store as the contracting global economy hurts demand. The ethanol industry is being tested financially, with crude oil

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Electronic trading the pits, traders say

By Christine Stebbins December 4, 2008

Electronic trading of grains is now dominating markets that not long ago were the last bastion of arm-waving, shouting pit brokers, but the easy access to prices and speed has come at a price – wild market swings and lack of trust that is driving away users. The focus of the controversy on the Chicago

Cereals, Oilseeds, Opinion

Grains lose allure to fund investors

By Sam Nelson November 27, 2008

The global economic turmoil that has cost banks billions of dollars in losses and slammed hedge funds has dimmed the appeal of grains as an asset class, with fundamentals for corn and wheat pointing to lower prices. Lately, supply and demand factors have been playing a greater role in determining grain prices than they did

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U. S. grain group asks forced loadout of CBOT wheat

November 13, 2008

The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) has asked the Chicago Board of Trade to consider forcing buyers of CBOT wheat contracts to take physical delivery of grain in some instances in order to bring the contract and cash grain markets back in sync. The NGFA, the largest industry group of grain buyers and handlers,

News, Oilseeds

USDA data snafu lends support, raises questions

By Sam Nelson November 6, 2008

“Having a wet planting season does create some difficulties in forecasting a lot of this information.” – Shawn McCambridge, Prudential Bache Commodities The U. S. government’s unprecedented correction of crop data on Oct. 28 gave some relief to grain markets battered by financial turmoil, but it may also have bruised the credibility of the U.

Cereals, Crops, News, Oilseeds

Lower grain prices seen dragging down fertilizers

By Michael Hirtzer November 6, 2008

Prices of fertilizer, which soared to record highs late this summer, are poised to come down to earth in coming months as sharply lower grain prices sour demand from farmers. Meanwhile, tight credit markets and growing fears that a global recession may further dampen demand for commodities could add pressure. “Purchasing and applications will be

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U.S. grains: Chicago grains and oilseeds rise on recent dollar weakness, biofuel optimism

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U. S. plantings guesses key for CBOT grains prices

World wheat crop down five per cent in 2009

U. S.-fed cattle supply up, still historically low

Commodity traders grow weary of market swings

Corn market breaks $3, could fall more

Electronic trading the pits, traders say

Grains lose allure to fund investors

U. S. grain group asks forced loadout of CBOT wheat

USDA data snafu lends support, raises questions

Lower grain prices seen dragging down fertilizers

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