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Ag markets posted mixed closes Tuesday afternoon
Good harvest conditions continued depressing corn prices Tuesday. The weekly Crop Progress report didn’t seem to affect corn futures Monday night. Indeed, prices resumed their late slide in apparent anticipation of a surge in harvesting, since weather forecasts point to warm, dry weather over the short run. December corn futures dipped 4.75 cents to $3.255/bushel at Tuesday’s close, while May sank 4.5 to $3.4675.
Ag markets posted divergent closes Monday
Corn futures edged higher to start the week. Talk of poor growing conditions and a likely improvement in Chinese demand seemed to boost the corn and bean markets to start the week. Short covering prior to tomorrow’s big USDA reports probably supported prices as well. September corn closed 5.0 cents higher at $3.5675/bushel Monday, while December gained 4.75 at $3.6825.
Ag markets turned generally mixed Monday morning
Export news affected the crop markets Monday morning. After declining Sunday night in reaction to the near-miss on northern Plains frost damage, corn futures seemed set to add to those losses today. That changed after a 120,000-tonne corn sale to Mexico was announced. The poor showing on the Export Inspections report seemed to cap early gains. December corn futures rose 1.75 cents to $3.4025/bushel late Monday morning, while May added 1.25 to $3.6075.
Crop markets posted another general rebound Thursday
Corn markets ended Thursday on a firm note. Although crop futures dipped again Wednesday night and Thursday’s news seemed less than supportive, they ended the day have posted moderate gains. Talk of harvest delays and financial market moves (stock rebound & dollar weakness), along with short-covering probably boosted corn prices. December corn futures closed up 1.5 cents to $3.2275/bushel Thursday, while May added 1.5 to $3.4425.
Crop futures proved quite weak again Friday morning
Dollar strength and harvest prospects are depressing crop markets. Anticipation of another massive U.S. corn crop is depressing prices. Weakness spilling over from the wheat and bean markets, as well as U.S. dollar values at 4.5-year highs are probably exaggerating current losses, despite an early announcement of a big sale to Mexico. December corn futures dipped 4.25 cents to $3.34/bushel in midday Friday activity, while May sagged 4.5 to $3.5475.
Most ag markets closed the week strongly
Cool weather forecasts may have boosted the crop markets. Concerns about weekend events in the Black Sea region probably gave the grain markets an upward bias today. Traders also seemed to be reacting to cool weather forecasts, since a mid-September frost in northern Corn Belt could hurt corn and bean production. December corn futures closed up 9.5 cents at $3.56/bushel Friday afternoon, while May added 8.75 to $3.77.
Ag markets moved almost universally higher Monday morning
Export Inspections probably encouraged bulls Monday morning. Rainfall over the central U.S. is likely to slow the U.S. fall harvest rather significantly, thereby potentially reducing yields. The frost that hit the central Plains over the weekend also raised quality concerns. The strong results on the Export Inspections report are also encouraging buying. December corn futures climbed 6.75 cents to $3.30/bushel late Monday morning, while May added 6.75 to $3.5175.
Ag markets posted a mixed showing before the long weekend
An increased production forecast seemed to depressing corn futures Friday. The corn market slipped Thursday night, then moved lower in response to news that the International Grain Council had boosted its global production forecast 4.0 million tonnes to 973 million. Nearby futures also seem to fail at technical resistance. September corn ended the week 2.75 cents lower at $3.59/bushel, while December dropped 4.5 to $3.6475.
State kills last 2 members of wolf pack preying on cattle
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington has killed the last two known wolves in the so-called Wedge pack in Stevens County, which had been preying on livestock, the Department of Fish and Wildlife said Monday.
State kills last 2 members of wolf pack preying on cattle
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington has killed the last two known wolves in the so-called Wedge pack in Stevens County, which had been preying on livestock, the Department of Fish and Wildlife said Monday.
State kills last 2 members of wolf pack preying on cattle
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The state of Washington has killed the last two known wolves in the so-called Wedge pack in Stevens County, which had been preying on livestock, the Department of Fish and Wildlife said Monday.
State stops wolf kill for now
The state Department of Fish and Wildlife has stopped its hunt for the Profanity Peak wolf pack now that the grazing season on public lands in the Colville National Forest is over for the year.
Helen Mary Jones Sircin Anderson
No service will be held for Helen Mary Anderson at her request. Arrangements are with Neptune Society.
Fishing Magician Report: Algae warning, good triploid in Rufus
You may have heard about a water quality warning issued by the Washington State Department of Health about Rufus Woods Reservoir. Apparently there is a heavier than normal bloom of algae in the reservoir. The levels of algae could be harmful if ingested in large quantities. The warning cautioned people to avoid swimming in the reservoir and also concerns about cattle that may use the reservoir for watering.
Beefalo on loose for weeks in Connecticut escaped slaughter
PLYMOUTH. Conn. (AP) — An 800- to 900-pound (360- to 410-kilogram) beefalo remains on the loose in Plymouth, Connecticut, weeks after it escaped while being loaded off a truck for slaughter.
Warnick bill would beef up state's cattle industry
OLYMPIA — The state Senate approved legislation from 13th District Sen. Judy Warnick that would help promote the state’s beef industry.
Cody Easterday pleads guilty to defrauding Tyson subsidiary
Cody Easterday pleaded guilty in federal court late Wednesday to defrauding two companies.
Livestock disease found in elk in Montana's Ruby Mountains
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — State officials say the livestock disease brucellosis has been found in elk in southwestern Montana’s Ruby Mountains, the latest evidence that the disease continues to slowly spread among wildlife in the Yellowstone region.
Livestock disease found in elk in Montana's Ruby Mountains
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — State officials say the livestock disease brucellosis has been found in elk in southwestern Montana’s Ruby Mountains, the latest evidence that the disease continues to slowly spread among wildlife in the Yellowstone region.
Livestock disease found in elk in Montana's Ruby Mountains
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — State officials say the livestock disease brucellosis has been found in elk in southwestern Montana’s Ruby Mountains, the latest evidence that the disease continues to slowly spread among wildlife in the Yellowstone region.