Grain and oilseed markets were mixed/lower today with wheat futures crumbling, corn posting new contract lows, and soybeans unable to establish market direction. Hog prices continued their rapid liquidation amid supply fears while the bullish case for cattle futures grows. U.S. stock indexes are higher along with the dollar and crude oil. COMEX gold futures are down in an apparent “risk on” move by the market.
Corn December corn futures headed lower and marked a new contract low at $3.57/bushel today. Improving (i.e., cooler) Midwest weather and good crop conditions are keeping bulls on their heels presently. The contract is trying to fund support somewhere north of $3.50/bushel, but prior support points keep fa...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
