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Tag Archives: corn
Corn Futures Facing Harvest Lull
Corn futures have been trading sideways for about three months as traders try to figure out whether corn yields will come in higher or lower than expected. The USDA will release their monthly estimates next week and that might … Continue reading
Iowa land boom: The political economy of corn
THIS fascinating installment of “Planet Money” on the farmland boom in Iowa is evidence that college towns occupy an alternate dimension; I had to listen to NPR to learn that the value of the rolling farmland I drive through every … Continue reading
USDA Delivers Another Blow To Corn Prices
Corn prices were riding high earlier this summer, but the USDA brought some stark realities to those hoping for even higher prices this year. The Grain Stocks Report released Friday morning indicated that corn supplies are lower than last year, … Continue reading
Soybeans, Corn Called Lower on Bets China May Boost Rates; Wheat May Fall
Soybeans, Corn Called Lower on Bets China May Boost Rates; Wheat May Fall What follows are opening calls for U.S. grain and oilseed markets. Read more on Bloomberg