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July WASDE Delivers Surprises and Marketing Challenge

Jul 15, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Farmers with stored grain are in a delicate situation. Old crop corn and soybeans lose value in the bin not only because of decreasing futures but also because basis is wider compared to the past few years and higher cost of carry.

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soybeans in late evening sun

Jul 15, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

July WASDE Delivers Surprises and Marketing Challenge

Farmers with stored grain are in a delicate situation. Old crop corn and soybeans lose value in the bin not only because of decreasing futures but also because basis is wider compared to the past few years and higher cost of carry.

corn field in early summer

Jun 13, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

Challenges Ahead for Grain Markets: June WASDE

USDA continues to see a grain market largely driven by high production and stocks and lower demand and use.

grain crop

Jan 12, 2024 | The Business of Agriculture

January WASDE Delivers Surprises

The January WASDE held surprises, running counter to pre-report expectations and moving markets. Our economist, Matt Erickson, provides perspective on the latest yield numbers and their impact on global markets.

grain marketing plans

Nov 10, 2023 | The Business of Agriculture

Better-Than-Expected Yields: November WASDE

Learn more about the numbers and what they could mean to 2024 planning.

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