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MARKET OUTLOOK & ADVICE

CORN

Corn futures closed higher on Monday, although gains were trimmed from the highs for the day.

Corn futures closed higher on Monday, although gains were trimmed from the highs for the day. Short-covering ahead of the USDA reports due out tomorrow morning and outside market strength supported the market. The dollar was lower while crude oil and gold were trading higher today. The average pre-report trade estimate is for USDA to lower the U.S. corn ending stocks estimate slightly from the January estimate. March closed 4 1/2 cents higher at $3.56 and May ended 4 1/2 cents higher at $3.67 1/2.

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SOYBEANS

Soybean futures ended strongly higher on Monday.

Soybean futures ended strongly higher on Monday. The strong gains were trimmed into the close, but support came from positioning ahead of the USDA reports due out on Tuesday morning. Gains were extended by weakness in the dollar and strong crude oil and equity markets. Traders are looking for USDA to lower their U.S. ending stock number to around 220 million bushels compared to the January estimate of 245 million. March closed 16 cents higher at $9.29 1/2 and May was 15 3/4 cents higher at $9.40.

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WHEAT

Wheat futures were higher on Monday.

Wheat futures were higher on Monday. The rally was attributed to a short-covering bounce ahead of the USDA reports due out Tuesday morning. Weakness in the dollar and firm equity markets were also supportive factors. Pre-report expectations are for USDA to leave U.S. ending stocks near the January estimate, but world supply/demand estimate are expected to confirm abundant wheat stocks globally. CBOT March closed 11 cents higher at $4.95 1/2, KCBT March was 11 cents higher at $4.95 1/2 and MGE March ended 9 1/4 cents higher at $5.11 3/4.

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CATTLE

Cattle futures closed higher on Monday.

Cattle futures closed higher on Monday. The market was supported by strength in the cash market last week and poor weather conditions in feedlot areas that will reduce weight gains. But gains were limited by recent weakness in the beef market, although choice cutouts were up 58 cents at midday. The big snowstorm in the eastern U.S. and snow in the Midwest is expected to slow beef demand. February ended 25 cents higher at $87.68 and April closed 40 cents higher at $90.80.

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HOGS

Lean hogs closed sharply higher on Monday with February and April hitting the highest levels in a week.

Lean hogs closed sharply higher on Monday with February and April hitting the highest levels in a week. Strength in the cash market due to weather delayed marketings was supportive and gains were extended by technical buying and buy stops. Outside market were bullish for commodities today as the dollar was weaker while equities were higher. The April contract closed $2.05 higher at $68.78 and June was $2.18 higher at $77.60.

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COTTON

Cotton futures finished strongly higher on Monday. 

Cotton futures finished strongly higher on Monday. Prices rallied to nearly limit highs as the market bounced off of Friday's steep losses. Tuesday's USDA reports are expected to be friendly for prices, as U.S. exports are expected to be raised while the world crop is forecast lower. General strength in the commodity sector and the lower dollar added support. March settled 254 points higher at 69.16 cents and May was up 253 points at 70.76 cents.

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SORGHUM

 

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PRICES & CHARTS

DOANE POLL


When it comes to monitoring trends in the farmland market, which of the "indicators" listed below would be of MOST interest and value to you on a monthly basis?
A monthly update on trends in actual sales prices for different types of land in my area.
A monthly update on rent-to-value ratios based on current rents received and asking prices by sellers.
Successful negotiating strategies in the buyer's best interest
Successful negotiating strategies in the seller's best interest
Variation in market trends from region to region; where land is offering the best returns; where the poorest
Last Week's Poll Results
With January cow herd figure coming in a bit higher than expected, what best describes your view on the mindset of cow-calf operators in your area?
They are most likely to keep just enough replacement heifers to replace culls; holding their herds steady.
50.6%
I think they're most likely to cull more cows than they replace with heifers, shrinking herd size some.
41.0%
I think they may slow culling and retain enough heifers to boost herd size a bit.
8.4%