Afternoon Weather Update

Rain Stays Absent from W Plains Nearby: The US forecast into the middle of May features a broad NW upper air flow (Ridge/Trough pattern) which will sustain warmth/dryness across the W Plains and near normal precip/temps across the Midwest. NOAA’s 7-day QPF is attached and meaningful rain over the next week will roughly outline the…

Wheat Rallies on Weather/World Cash Markets

Russian wheat is offered at $213/MT for spot delivery, down marginally from last week, but otherwise world wheat prices continue to rise. Of note, Argentine origin is quoted at $255/MT, vs. $200/MT in March, and Aussie prices continue to find new seasonal highs on drought. The trade’s concern over weather patterns includes; Australia, the US…

Hogs End Mixed In Early Week Trade

CME futures were on both sides of unchanged and closed mixed on Monday. June hogs are probing for a secondary low and focused on timing the summer rally. The cash market is steadily gaining steam. The hog index was up $.52 at $61.75, and the weekend slaughter data projects another $.45 higher for Tuesday.  …