Corn futures have ranged more than $4.64 this year, and there were
weeks when limit-moves seemed to be the norm; that volatility and its
consequences are the top ag story of 2008.
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As we enter the New Year, the mood in the countryside is very much
like the mood of the rest of the country
- fearful. Under the circumstances
fear is normal, but reasons abound for not letting it get out of control.
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Soybean and wheat export sales numbers came in bullish, while corn
sales were bearish, according to DTN's senior analyst.
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Cold, freezing rain and snow may be hard on livestock and
transportation, but winter moisture is always welcome for wheat. Rainfall in
South America is a break from recent hot, dry days, but more is needed for the
developing soybean and corn crops.
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Importers looking for quality wheat should shift back to the U.S. in
early 2009, analysts say, but competition will still exist for that business.
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