There was much to contemplate today and that was reflected in the unsettled nature of various contracts and the mixed finish. Leading wheat and soybean contracts have taken losses for four out of the last five trading sessions, though July wheat remains higher based on the larger gain on Tuesday and otherwise smaller losses on other days. July soybeans made some recovery yesterday but went back to losses today. By contrast, July corn has traded higher four out of the last five trading sessions. Both corn and soyoil scored new contract highs.
The day’s news that the U.S. economy shrank 1.4 percent in the first quarter raises more concerns about politics than the economy. Wall Street shrugged it off despite it being the lead ne...
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...
