DTN Market Matters Blog

Questions Surround U.S. Production Number

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT

Many individuals have questioned the validity of USDA's production numbers considering the challenging year producers faced this growing season. This time, a commodity group, the Iowa Soybean Association weighs in.

Changes in World S&Ds

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:17:00 GMT

The World Ag Outlook Board made some fairly substantial changes this morning in ending corn, soybean and wheat stocks numbers.

Big Jump in Cash Indexes Monday

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:42:00 GMT

Cash grain bids for corn, soybeans and wheat all advanced Monday, apparently caught up in the enthusiasm of gains in the outside markets.

Big Surge in Chinese Passenger Car Sales

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:39:00 GMT

Well, the headline certainly is eye-catching: in October, Chinese auto sales were up 75.8 percent over the previous year, news services are reporting.

Indexes Sag Friday

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:16:00 GMT

The DTN cash indexes were all lower on Friday, heading into a promising weekend for harvest.

Just Small Changes in Lanworth Estimates

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:11:00 GMT

Private analytical firm Lanworth Inc. is sticking with Plan A.

China's Soy Appetite Unabated

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:24:00 GMT

Another big soybean sale was reported again this morning, 356,000 tons (13.1 million bushels) -- all to China, of course.

Some Basis Shifts -- Harvest Pressure?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:12:00 GMT

The national average soybean basis softened another 2 cents Thursday, which put it 7 cents weaker than on Thursday last week -- is that evidence that more soybeans have come to town?

Bearish Outlook for Soybeans

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:11:00 GMT

Bullish underlying fundamentals that have supported soybean futures since the beginning of 2009 will come to an end early next year if estimates out of South America ring true.

FCStone Cuts Corn, Hikes Soy Tallies

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:50:00 GMT

Commodity brokerage FCStone has reduced its expectations for corn production and raised soybean production since last month.

Mud Is Headache, Profit Drain for Dairies, Feedlots

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:20:00 GMT

Mud is slowing down combines and it's also slowing production for dairies and feedlots.

Outside Markets -- Gold and Crude

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Gold at all-time highs, and some high-level speculation about crude oil demand -- two high-profile outside markets that are traditionally seen as influencing the grain markets.

Informa Makes Cuts in Corn, Soy Estimates

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:44:00 GMT

U.S. corn production will total 13.064 billion bushels and soybean production will total 3.333 bb, according to the latest forecasts from private analyst Informa Economics.

Corn, Bean Indexes Advance Tuesday

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:11:00 GMT

The DTN cash corn and soybean indexes added 8 and 10 cents respectively on Tuesday's trade as merchandisers passed on most of the board's advances to producers.

The Parade Continues

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Another private crop estimate came out Tuesday afternoon, from the Linn Group.