The CBOT fell sharply (except for soyoil, which seems to be living in its own little world) with funds quickly and aggressively liquidating long positions, especially in corn. Funds selling pushed markets below technical support levels, which triggered sell-stops and accelerated the CBOT’s decline. Corn futures hit their limit-low this afternoon but settled a few cents above that level. Soybeans tried to rally alongside soyoil but the corn weakness pushed that market off its highs and into a weaker close. Wheat futures seem modestly concerned about poor conditions ratings reflected in USDA’s report yesterday but could not withstand spillover selling from the corn market. Corn/wheat spreads suggest wheat is trying to remain compe...
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.