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Winter wheat futures soar 50-cent daily limit, corn up 35-cent limit on escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict; soybeans also higher.
Chip Flory and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss the Putin’s attack on Ukraine and the domino effect to the economy, including energy prices and trade. Plus they preview President Biden’s State of the Union address
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Winter wheat futures soar near 14-year highs on fears of Russia-Ukraine disruption; corn hits contract high
Winter wheat futures surged above last week’s highs amid disruptions to Black Sea wheat exports. May corn futures traded near their highs, while soybeans and spring wheat remained well below last week’s peaks.
Winter wheat futures rally near decade-highs amid concern over Russia-Ukraine war; corn, soybeans also up sharply.
Grain and soy markets are posting solid gains to start the week. Cattle futures are under pressure as hog futures work on a rebound from last week’s weak technical performance.
Wheat futures lead grain, soybean futures sharply higher on intensifying concern over Russia-Ukraine war.
Grain and soy markets posted strong gains overnight, led by wheat, amid increased anxiety with the Russia/Ukraine crisis.
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Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week’s market action...
Wheat futures plunge, leading corn and soybeans lower amid wave of profit-taking following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The figures for Feb. 1 feedlot inventory and January placements and marketings were in line with pre-report expectations.
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