Turkey’s downing of a Russian fighter jet has added another element to the complex Syrian-Middle Eastern conflict with possible ramifications for commodity markets. Fears that Black Sea wheat exports might be impeded sent Russian and Ukrainian wheat FOB prices lower as well as wheat futures prices. General Comments Grain and soy futures markets will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow, close on Thursday for Thanksgiving and close early at 1:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday.Turkey’s downing of a Russian fighter jet it said had encroached on its airspace early today has added another element to the complex Syrian-Middle Eastern conflict with possible ramifications for commodity markets. Russian authorities immediately denied that their aircraft h...
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...
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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.