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“Delays in planting progress, especially in the eastern Corn Belt have been supportive,” Total Farm Marketing said. “Last week’s delays have put progress behind the 5-year average pace, and this week of more delays will likely show that the US ..read more
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“Traders will likely be cautious ahead of tomorrow’s USDA report, but beans are holding recent gains and spreads were stronger overnight,” CHS Hedging said. “Port workers go on strike again today in Argentina ..read more
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In a sign of positive inflationary news, the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged, with officials saying they are “optimistic things are moving in the right direction,” CHS Hedging said ..read more
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Russia was hit by frost over the weekend which has caused “more damage than initially thought,” Total Farm Marketing said. “Analysts are reporting that due to the frost, this year’s production will be ‘well below’ last year’s numbers ..read more
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This is the time of year traders expect demand to improve “but prices are not cooperating,” The Hightower Report said ..read more
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“Near term fundamentals are a mixed bag,” The Hightower Report said. “Iowa hog weights are slightly ahead of average, slaughter is down this week and the pork cutout is higher ..read more
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In negotiated cash sales in Nebraska, the USDA reported 540 sold live at $186-187 and 138 head sold dressed at $296. In negotiated cash sales in Iowa/Minnesota, the USDA reported 533 head sold live at $184-187 and 200 sold dressed ..read more
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“Twins in beef herds are more common than people might think, but they need to be watched closely in the first 24 hours to make sure both calves get colostrum from the dam ..read more