Markets
Oil hits one-month high above $105 as Israel strikes Syria
Oil rose above $105 a barrel on Monday to its highest in nearly a month as an Israeli air strike on a Syrian military facility refocused attention on Middle East supply risks, although prices pared gains after weak European economic data.
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Farmers should guard against debt binge if incomes fall
U.S. grain farmers have enjoyed a rare combination of soaring prices and land values since 2009 but if incomes dip as expected they should be careful not to fall into the trap of borrowing against inflated land values, the Kansas City Federal Reserve said in a report on Friday.
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Ag markets were mixed early Monday morning
Talk that slowing rainfall would allow U.S. corn plantings to get off the ground in the near future reportedly sank the market Sunday night.
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Brent tops $104 on prospects for strong U.S. demand
Brent crude rose more than $1 to surpass $104 a barrel on Friday, for a second day of gains, after better-than-expected job growth in the United States raised the prospect of stronger demand in the world's top oil consumer.
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Most ag markets ended the week on a bearish note
The robust result of the monthly Employment report sent the equity markets to record highs Friday, which in turn seemed to prompt widespread liquidation of commodity positions as investor concerns about inflation faded.
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Hog Outlook: Corn planting falls behind
Corn planting is falling far behind average. As of April 28, 5 percent of corn acres were planted compared to 49 percent a year ago and a 5-year average of 31 percent planted by April 28.
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Ag markets widely mixed Friday morning
The robust result of the monthly Employment report sent the equity markets to record highs Friday morning, which in turn seemed to prompt widespread liquidation of commodity positions.
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Brent rises above $104, U.S. unemployment at 4-year low
Brent crude rose above $104 a barrel on Friday after better-than-expected job growth in top oil consumer the United States raised the prospect of stronger demand.
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Ag markets staged a broad advance early Friday morning
Corn futures built modestly upon their Thursday gains in early Friday trading, with traders once again citing the ongoing delays to Corn Belt plantings and the problems that creates for the price strength.
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Most ag markets posted strong closes Thursday
Corn futures proved surprisingly strong Thursday. Traders cited tight domestic supply conditions for a portion of the strength, as well as the prospect of continued delays to spring plantings for the CBOT gains.
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Oil pushes up toward $103 after ECB rate cut
Brent crude rose nearly $3 a barrel on Thursday, closing shy of $103 as a rate cut by the European Central Bank supported riskier assets, although a shaky outlook for global oil demand and ample supply capped gains.
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- Oil ends higher on weaker dollar, supplies weigh
- Corn planting pace turns from record slow to record fast
- Ag markets seemed to follow gold higher Monday afternoon
- Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
- Groups want ‘comprehensive’ FTA with EU
- Online systems keeps exporters abreast of market regulations
- Corn and soybean prices continue to retrace 2012 drought rally
- Premium Standard Farms Founder Dies Unexpectedly
- USDA says has detected virus in Iowa hog population
- Weather report: Rain spreads across the Corn Belt
- Tyson selects panel to monitor animal welfare program
- Commentary: GMOs: How do I hate thee?
