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Don Roose, U.S. Commodities, says several factors combined to pressure the grain markets Friday. Whether or not the rally is over depends on global weather and the October WASDE.
Brazil is projected to import its highest amount of diesel in two years, driven by a strong economy and increased fuel demand.
Shawn Hackett, Hackett Financial Advisors, says grains are in transition right now as the funds have likely covered most of their short positions and are looking for signals for their next move.
CARB is maintaining its proposal from August to limit credit generation for certain crop-based biofuels, while expanding the scope of feedstocks affected.
DuWayne Bosse, Bolt Marketing, says grains saw profit taking after running up into some chart resistance.
Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says cattle futures are well supported on higher cash. Grains seeing pressure as funds may be out of ammunition.
Ted Seifried, Zaner Ag Hedge, says funds have covered most of their record short position in grains and they are not likely to go long.
Tomm Pfitzenmaier with Summit Commodity Brokerage, says historically, when corn and soybeans have a fall rally in August and September the markets top out in the October.
The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) office and USDA on Monday detailed strides made in expanding market access and boosting agricultural exports for U.S. producers.
Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag, says funds continue to cover shorts in the grain markets but there are some fundamentals also helping to support the rally.