Corn Futures Positioning and CFTC Update 19th August 2019

Corn Futures Speculative Positioning

Corn Futures Commerical Positioning

Corn Futures Open Interest

Oliver Chapman

Corn Falls on Bearish WASDE and Weather; Wheat Finds Support

Insight Focus Corn fell last week on higher supply and favourable weat...

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More Volatility on the Horizon For Agricultural Commodities

Insight Focus Food commodity markets are experiencing complex impacts ...

Close-up of green soya bean pods growing on a plant with hairy stems and leaves, bathed in sunlight and surrounded by lush green foliage.

Soybeans Bearish on Supply Strength, Demand Doubts

Insight Focus Soybean prices fall on supply strength and demand doubts...

Tall green maize stalks in a field are illuminated by bright sunlight, with a blue sky and scattered white clouds overhead. The sun is partially visible, casting rays through the leaves.

Grain Sell-off Deepens on Weather, China Demand Risks

Insight Focus Grains have sold off on weather and China concern...

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Global Grain Markets Tighten Amid Increased Risk, Volatility

Insight Focus Welcome to our monthly overview of the soybean, corn and...

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Oil Slump Drags Grains Lower as Heat Worsens Crops

Insight Focus Grains plunge as crude oil drags markets lower. European...

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Global Soybean Market Set for Further Growth in 2026/27

Insight Focus Global soybean supply is forecast to expand, while deman...

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Grains Rise on US Purchase Claims Despite No China Confirmation

Insight Focus Last week, Trump announced a commitment by China to purc...

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Compreendendo o Papel da Proteína na Nutrição das Vacas Leiteiras

Pontos Principais A proteína é parte integrante da dieta de qualquer...

Understanding Protein in Dairy Cow Nutrition

Insight Focus Protein is an integral part of any ruminant cow’s diet...

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Alimentação das Vacas Leiteiras ao Longo do Ano

Pontos Principais Os regimes alimentares para vacas leiteiras devem se...

Managing Dairy Cow Feeding Through the Year

Insight Focus Feeding regimes for dairy cows must suit herd needs and ...

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Formulação de Rações para Maximizar a Produção Pecuária

Pontos Principais A formulação de rações para empreendimentos pecu...

Ration Formulation to Maximise Livestock Production

Insight Focus Ration formulation for livestock enterprises is a skille...

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A Importância dos Alimentos Volumosos para os Animais Ruminantes

Pontos Principais A alimentação de ruminantes é bastante dependente...

The Importance of Bulky Feeds for Livestock

Insight Focus Ruminant feeding is largely dependent on bulky feeds. Th...