Wheat was once again the most interesting commodity in today’s CBOT trade, rising to new highs before settling lower in a “hook reversal”. Corn futures firmed on the addition of some new fund length as well as mild profit taking from previously entered long wheat/short corn spreads. The soy complex remained under some pressure but soyoil found support from commercial buying as well as renewed long interest. The export market is likely to be quiet this week as the Chinese Lunar New Year starts and most traders in that country are on holiday. The timing is unfortunate for U.S. exporters in light of the Phase One deal, but U.S. corn and wheat should be competitive when buyers return to their desks. The biggest risk is...
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...
From WPI Consulting
Like all marmots
An adult Vancouver Island marmot typically measures 65 to 70 centimetres (26 to 28 in) from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail.