Pork
U.S. Pork exports down 25 percent
U.S. pork exports dropped by 25 percent this week after rebounding the week before.
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Ag markets were generally stronger Thursday morning
There seemed to be little fresh news concerning corn Wednesday night, so it was not terribly surprising to see prices narrowly mixed Thursday morning.
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Ag markets suffered as the U.S. dollar rallied Wednesday.
Country markets for corn reportedly traded steady-firm Wednesday morning, which probably supported nearby CBOT futures.
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USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary
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Des Moines, IA Wed May 15, 2013 USDA Market News
USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary, Compared to Previous Day
Prices in dollars per hundredweight
NATIONAL BOXED BEEF CUTOUT LM_XB403
Boxed beef cutout values firm to higher on moderate demand and light
to moderate offerings.
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U.S. dollar gains weighing on commodities Wednesday morning
Country markets for corn reportedly traded steady-firm Wednesday morning, which probably supported nearby CBOT futures.
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Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report
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Des Moines, IA Wed, May 15, 2013 USDA Market News
USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS
Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight - as of 3:00 PM.
BEEF VARIETY MEATS - FROZEN ---------------------------------------
Items Lds Price
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Oklahoma City Hogs
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Oklahoma City, OK Wed May 15, 2013 USDA-OK Dept Ag Market News
Oklahoma National Stockyards Hog Buying Station, Oklahoma City, OK.
Slaughter Hog Report for 05/15/2013.
Receipts: 100
Compared to Tuesday:
Barrows and Gilts: Steady.
US 1-3 220-270 lbs
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U.S. dollar strength weighed upon commodity values overnight
The crop markets seemed to suffer a bit a bearish hangover after the May contracts expired Tuesday. Strong U.S. dollar gains may also be depressing commodity values.
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Ag markets posted varying price fluctuations on Tuesday
Recent cash strength may have discouraged country corn buyers, since demand was termed weak Tuesday morning.
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Grain markets mixed around midsession Tuesday
Recent cash strength may have discouraged country buyers, since demand was termed weak Tuesday morning.
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Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report
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Des Moines, IA Tue, May 14, 2013 USDA Market News
USDA BY-PRODUCT PRICE REPORT - FOB CENTRAL U.S. BASIS
Carlot Basis - Dollars/hundredweight - as of 3:00 PM.
BEEF VARIETY MEATS - FROZEN ---------------------------------------
Items Lds Price
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