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Bulls are talking about the USDA resurveying both North Dakota and Minnesota with the data being used in the November report.

Kevin Van Trump, Founder

October 18, 2019

2 Min Read
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Corn prices continue to trade near the upper end of the recent range. Bulls are talking about the USDA resurveying both North Dakota and Minnesota with the data being used in the November report.

Bulls are also pointing towards other late-planting and late-harvest years where the USDA has made some downgrades to their production estimates with more data being available and collected. I could argue the six-week low in the dollar is helping to add some strength.

I could also talk about dry conditions in Argentina and a slow start to soybean planting in Brazil which could arguably mean less production in South America, but that debate may rage for many more weeks.

I should also note, the EU corn crop estimate was lowered slightly by Stragie Grain, but at the same time, they bumped new-crop acreage higher, so not much market reaction. While bulls continue to point towards supply-side uncertainties, bears continue to point towards worries with demand.

This morning the trade will be digesting the latest in weekly export sales, which are expected to be less than desired. Remember, weekly export sales are already down double-digits. While ethanol margins seem somewhat improved there is still a ton of questions surrounding overall corn used for ethanol.

Related:USDA surveys farmers on chemical use, production costs

Weekly production is still lower than what is needed to reach the USDA forecast and total supply continues to build a bit, so the bears keep using this card in their hand. Technically, the trade continues to pay close attention to the major moving averages in the DEC19 contract between $4.00 and $4.10 per bushel.

If we can get a close back above $4.10 perhaps we can drift upwards into that $4.20 to $4.40 range, which is an area I will be watching closely and perhaps making another new-crop cash sale. As a spec, I continue to hold my bullish positions.

 

I believe there are going to be some better pricing opportunities so check out my free trial report for more details. 

 

https://www.vantrumpreport.com/free-trial/

 

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About the Author(s)

Kevin Van Trump

Founder, Farmdirection.com

Kevin is a leading expert in Agricultural marketing and analysis, he also produces an award-winning and world-recognized daily industry Ag wire called "The Van Trump Report." With over 20 years of experience trading professionally at the CME, CBOT and KCBOT, Kevin is able to 'connect-the-dots' and simplify the complex moving parts associated with today's markets in a thought provoking yet easy to read format. With thousands of daily readers in over 40 countries, Kevin has become a sought after source for market direction, timing and macro views associated with the agricultural world. Kevin is a top featured guest on many farm radio programs and business news channels here in the United States. He also speaks internationally to hedge fund managers and industry leading agricultural executives about current market conditions and 'black swan' forecasting. Kevin is currently the acting Chairman of Farm Direction, an international organization assembled to bring the finest and most current agricultural thoughts and strategies directly to the world's top producers. The markets have dramatically changed and Kevin is trying to redefine how those in the agricultural world can better manage their risk and better understand the adversity that lies ahead. 

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