CBOT markets opened sharply lower on Tuesday as profit taking and pre-holiday position evening/liquidation pressured markets. Rumors of China cancelling some of its soybean bookings from the U.S. further pressured values, as did thoughts that some U.S. February shipments could be switched to Brazil. Wheat was the upside leader as world demand is looking firmer heading into the New Year. Afternoon confirmation that La Nina conditions in the Pacific Ocean are strengthening helped pull soybeans and corn off the day’s lows and to nearly unchanged or slightly higher closes. The latest ENSO forecast confirmed that La Nina conditions are present and issued a 95 percent chance that the weather event will continue into Q1 2021. The fore...
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.