Modest volumes were traded today, except HRW and Lean Hogs where there was some added play. For the week overall, the bears were in charge with weather and Ukraine the overriding factors. Neither of those influences are definitive. In fact, Russia lowered its export tax on wheat to facilitate sluggish movement. For the week, prices are lower, net long positions in corn increased by 29 percent, but fell 8.5 percent for soybeans.
Ukraine’s wheat crop is down 40 percent this year and McKinsey predicts problems will continue with overall grain production down 35-45 percent from its peak. Then they cited fertilizer shortages to conclude that grain prices will remain high into 2023. This is supported by futures where:
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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...
