Commentary
Hog slaughter totals set yearly low
The number of hogs slaughtered in the U.S. decreased by 781,500 to 8,158,500 this month, which set a new low for the year but is 189,000 above the 27-month low. This is the lowest slaughter total reported in the past 14 months.
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U.S. livestock review: Hogs mixed after cash markets softer Thursday
Lean hog futures were mixed Friday after cash prices fell sharply Thursday and markets traded higher on Bernanke's comments.
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CBOT corn outlook: Firm on new exports; traders await fed speech
U.S. corn futures are expected to open steady to slightly higher on new export sales reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, although the market's direction could be dictated by how financial markets react to an upcoming speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
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Pork production and hog slaughter fall 4%
According to the USDA's August 26 release of the Livestock Slaughter report, commercial meat production for the United States is down 4 percent from the 3.96 billion pounds produced in July 2010. Pork production totaled 1.64 billion pounds, down 4 percent from the previous year.
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CBOT soy outlook: Lower on weak demand, but crop worries limit losses
U.S. soybean futures are expected to open slightly lower Friday on lackluster demand and a lack of fresh news, with the market taking direction from outside markets.
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U.S. livestock review: Hogs rise on technical buyer, short covering
Lean hog futures also rose as investors appeared to cover short positions and square books from Wednesday, even as cash prices continued their fading trend.
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Crop tour: Dry conditions limit Minnesota corn yield
One route of the annual Pro Farmer crop tour on Thursday saw a corn crop suffering from dry conditions.
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CBOT soy outlook: Lower on profit-taking, questionable demand
U.S. soybeans are expected to open lower Thursday on profit-taking and weak demand, as the market remains unable to push beyond the $14 level.
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CBOT corn outlook: Lower on profit-taking, stagnant demand
U.S. corn futures are expected to open lower Thursday on profit-taking and lackluster demand at current high price levels.
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U.S. livestock review: Hogs fall on softer cash prices
Lean hog futures also fell Wednesday after softer cash prices pointed to a steady seasonal rise in supplies.
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CBOT soy outlook: Down slightly on profit-taking after recent gains
U.S. soybean futures are expected to open slightly lower Thursday amid profit-taking, as the market takes a breather following recent strong gains.
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