Pre-Report Analysis of Aug. 10 Reports

Find out what the big news could be with Friday’s USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports.

AgWeb.com will have full coverage of the Aug. 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports, following the 7:30 a.m. releases.

Below are a few pre-report news items to read before the numbers come out.

Are USDA’s Numbers Credible?
As the market waits for the Aug. 10 reports, one trader speculates on the credibility of USDA’s estimates.

Unpriced Corn? Take the Driver’s Seat
Market expert Bob Utterback tells you what you need to know heading into tomorrow’s report.

Gearing Up for the Aug. 10 Reports
Brian Basting of Advance Trading offers his perspective on how the markets will react to the Aug. 10 USDA reports.

Be Prepared for a Market Rally Aug. 10
Consider extending your hedge coverage or protection of their insurance payment leading up to next Friday’s report.

Anticipating the Size of the 2012 Corn, Soybean Crops
USDA’s August forecast will provide a benchmark for the size of the 2012 corn and soybean crops.

Terrifying Corn Supply/Demand Situation Unfolding
The 2012 drought is causing severe repercussions throughout the crop, livestock and energy industries. Jerry Gulke explains dire the situation.


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Blog Commentary

Current Marketing Thoughts: What Producers Need to Know Ahead of Tomorrow’s USDA Report

Standard Grain: New Highs in Dec ’12 and Dec ’13 Corn...

The Allendale Wake-Up Call: Corn Set New All Time Highs

Grain Hedge: Grains Move Higher, Precip Forecast Improves, Trade Looks To Friday’s WASDE

Standard Grain: Friday’s USDA Report: A Guide for Producers

The Allendale Wake-Up Call: Grain Quiet As We Wait

Grain Hedge: Slide In Crop Conditions Slow -- All Eyes On WASDE

The Allendale Wake-Up Call: Traders Dig In Heels Going Into USDA Report


Audio Analysis

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