Entries for March 2018
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16 Mar 2018
FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, March 16 Exchange rate was 1.307 up 0.0030 Chicago corn closed slightly lower. MAY18 HI 3.87 1/2 DEC18 HI 4.07 LOW 3.82 1/2 LOW 4.03 1/4 CLOSE3.82 3/4 Down 4 CLOSE 4.03 3/4 Down 2 1/2 OLD CROP BASIS NEW CROP BASIS Location Spot 1mt 2mt 3mt U.S. $/bu $/mt Cntrct U.S. $/bu $/mt ELEVATORS +MAY18+JUL18+JUL18 CK L...
16 Mar 2018
FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, March 16 Exchange rate was 1.307 up 0.0030 Chicago soybeans closed slightly higher. MAY18 HI 10.50 NOV18 HI 10.41 1/4 LOW 10.40 3/4 LOW 10.33 CLOSE10.49 1/2 Up 8 3/4 CLOSE 10.41 Up 7 1/2 OLD CROP NEW CROP Location Basis 1mt 2mt 3mt U.S. $/bu $/mt BasisU.S. $/bu $/mt ELEVATORS +MAY1+MAY1+JUL18 CK ...
16 Mar 2018
DTN Closing Grain Comments 03/16 13:59 K.C. Wheat Tumbles, Rain Heads to Kansas May K.C. wheat fell 14 cents Friday, the biggest percentage loser among grains on Friday if we ignore an 8 3/4 cent loss in May oats. Both were related to rain in the seven-day forecast, some of which is expected to reach Kansas. May soybeans and meal bucked Friday's be...
16 Mar 2018
DTN Closing Grain Comments 03/16 13:59 K.C. Wheat Tumbles, Rain Heads to Kansas May K.C. wheat fell 14 cents Friday, the biggest percentage loser among grains on Friday if we ignore an 8 3/4 cent loss in May oats. Both were related to rain in the seven-day forecast, some of which is expected to reach Kansas. May soybeans and meal bucked Friday's be...
16 Mar 2018
DTN Midday Livestock Comments 03/16 12:18 Livestock Futures Erode Friday Firm pressure is seen in the livestock complex. There is sluggish trade activity in all markets, although the entire market is weak due to light trade. By Rick Kment DTN Analyst GENERAL COMMENTS: Firm pressure is seen in all livestock futures with traders focusing on follow th...