Pork
Ag markets were narrowly mixed Tuesday morning
After leading the way higher Monday, old crop corn prices slipped in early Tuesday trading; that probably reflects a bit of easing at the cash level. Meanwhile, the weekly USDA Crop Progress report stated U.S. corn plantings at 28% complete.
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Pork producer margins in the black, packer margins in the red
Pork producer margins improved again last week, put margins into the black while pork packer margins declined.
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Grain markets moved generally higher Monday
Concerns about old-crop supply tightness seemed to boost the grain and soy markets Monday, with the expiring May corn and soybean contracts leading the way higher.
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Oil falls as China demand slows, U.S. gasoline sales dive
Crude oil prices settled lower on Monday after a choppy day of trading, hit by slowing oil demand in China and data showing the biggest drop for U.S. retail gasoline sales in more than four years.
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Beef and Pork Variety Meats Report
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Des Moines, IA Mon, May 13, 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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USDA Carlot Meat 4:00 Summary
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Des Moines, IA Mon May 13, 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 steady to firm on light to moderate demand
and offerings. Select and
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Ag markets generally strong again Monday morning
Concerns about old-crop supply tightness seemed to boost the grain and soy markets Monday morning, with the expiring May corn contract leading the way higher.
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Oklahoma City Hogs
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Oklahoma City, OK Mon May 13, 2013 USDA-OK Dept Ag Market News
Oklahoma National Stockyards Hog Buying Station, Oklahoma City, OK.
Slaughter Hog Report for 05/13/2013.
Receipts: 100
Compared to last Wednesday:
Barrows and Gilts: Steady.
US 1-3 220-270 lbs
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Ag markets were mixed Monday morning
Corn futures look set to begin this week strongly after having fallen in response to the USDA WASDE report last Friday. Old crop tightness seemed to boost the expiring May future, while the deferred contracts rose only slightly.
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Crop markets fell in reaction to the Friday USDA reports
Corn futures declined significantly prior to the midday release of the USDA WASDE and Crop Production reports, which probably reflected early U.S. dollar gains.
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Ag market reactions to USDA reports generally bearish
Corn futures declined significantly prior to the midday release of the USDA WASDE and Crop Production reports, which probably reflected early U.S. dollar gains.
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