THE OPEN Jan beans: 5 3/4 higher Dec meal: 4.40 higher Dec soyoil: 10 higher Dec corn: 1/4 higher Dec wheat: 1 1/2 lower The markets opened as expected with wheat prices turning lower but the soy complex trending higher as dryness concerns continue in SA. The soy complex remained firm as pullbacks continued to see buying interest. Lower trade guesses heading into the November report and higher exports continue to add interest in buying the market. Funds remain long everything as an increase in animal herds in China and a late planting season in SA keep uptrends intact. SOY
The soy complex traded higher on the day with meal gaining on soyoil prices. December m...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
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USDA released its October Cattle on Feed report Friday, showing 11.4 million cattle in feedlots with capacity for 1,000 head or more, slightly below last year. September placements were the lowest for the month since records began in 1996, marking the third consecutive month of placements sett...
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