Dave Marshall

Corn Futures Rise on U.S. Export Demand, Ethanol Data

Corn futures jumped the most in a week as demand rose for exports from the U.S., the world’s biggest shipper, and inventory of grain-based ethanol dropped to the lowest since November 2010. Wheat and soybeans gained.

Corn Enters Bear Market on Signs of Ample Supply in U.S.

Corn plunged the most in 24 years, entering a bear market, as bigger-than-expected U.S. stockpiles and increased planting signal ample supplies. Wheat tumbled to a nine-month low and soybeans dropped.

Payrolls in U.S. Rose 80,000 in June; Jobless Rate 8.2%

American employers added fewer workers to payrolls than forecast in June and the jobless rate stayed at 8.2 percent as the economic outlook dimmed.

Soybean Futures Rise on China Sale, Dry Argentina Weather

Soybean futures rose to the highest in more than a week on signs of increasing demand from China, the world’s largest importer, while dry weather threatened crops in Argentina. Wheat and corn also gained.

Cash Corn, Soybean Premiums Are Unchanged After U.S. Farmers Reduce Sales

Cash premiums for corn and soybeans shipped to export terminals near New Orleans were unchanged relative to Chicago futures as U.S. farmers slowed sales, curbing available supplies, on speculation prices will rise.

Corn Premiums Rise as Farmers Hold Supplies; Soybean Bids Steady

Cash premiums for corn shipped to export terminals near New Orleans this month increased against futures as farmers withheld supply, betting tight supply will revive the rally in prices. Soybean premiums were steady.

Employers Get More From U.S. Workers as Jobs Gain Lags Forecast

Companies in the U.S. are relying on existing workers and temporary employees instead of hiring, helping to explain why payrolls grew less than forecast in June.

Corn Premiums Drop on Increased Farmer Sales; Soybeans Gain

Cash premiums for corn shipped this month to terminals near New Orleans narrowed relative to Chicago futures on rising deliveries to elevators for shipment down the Mississippi River. Soybean premiums rose.

Corn Premiums Widen as U.S. Supplies Fall; Soybean Basis Drops

Cash premiums for corn shipped in April to terminals near New Orleans rose relative to Chicago futures after the U.S. government said domestic inventories fell to a four-year low. The soybean basis declined as demand shifted to supplies from South America.

Corn Called to Open Higher as Harvest Slows; Wheat, Soy May Gain

What follows are opening calls for U.S. grain and oilseed markets, which resume trading at 5 p.m. on the Chicago Board of Trade.

"Wheat supplies are not positioned where mills and exporters need them, and because of the shortage of corn, there is increased feed demand."

- Dave Marshall on May 22, 2013

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