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Pre-Opening Market Report for Monday, October 13, 2008
AM 580 broadcast time 8:49 to 9 am Central; audio archive updated by 9:15 am
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Opening Market Report for Monday, October 13, 2008
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Mid Day Commentary with Sue Martin - Monday, October 13, 2008
AM 580 broadcast time 12:55 to 12:57 pm Central; audio archive updated by 1 pm
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When Sue is unavailable commentary is provided by Mike Zuzolo of Risk Management Commodities.
Closing Market Report for Monday, October 13, 2008
AM 580 broadcast time 2:06 to 2:40 pm Central; audio archive updated by 3 pm
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Commodity Week for October 10, 2008
Guest
Tom Fritz, EFG - Chicago, Illinois
Panelists
Dan Zwicker, ADM Grain Group - Decatur, Illinois
Ellen Dearden, Ag Review - Morton, Illinois
Brian Stark, The Andersons - Champaign, Illinois
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Commodity Week for October 3, 2008
Guest
Fred Giertz, U of I Economist
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Paul Coolley, ADM Investor Services - Oakland, IL
Mike Georgy, Allendale - Mahomet, IL
Wyatt Muse, The Andersons - Champaign, IL
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Commodity Week for September 26, 2008
Guest:
Jerry Gidel, North America Risk Management
Panelists:
Paul Coolley, ADM Investor Services - Oakland, Illinois
Greg Johnson, The Andersons - Champaign, Illinois
Pete Manhart, Bates Commodities - Normal, Illinois
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Commodity Week for September 19, 2008
Guest
Glen Ring, http://www.GlenRing.com
Panelists
Chris Corum, Strategic Farm Marketing - Champaign, IL
Jacquie Voeks, Stewart Peterson Group - Champaign, IL
Dan Zwicker, ADM Grain Group - Decatur, IL
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Commodity Week for September 12, 2008
Guest
Joe Prusacki, USDA NASS
Panelists
Bridget Chenowth, AgriVisor
Curt Kimmel, Bates Commodities
Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities
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Commodity Week for September 5, 2008
Guest
Hugh Ulrich, The High Tower Report
Panelists
Pete Manhart, Bates Commodities - Normal, Illinois
Wayne Nelson, L&M Commodities - New Market, Indiana
Mike Georgy, Allendale - Mahomet, Illinois
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The Latest USDA Reports
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Cattle on Feed Reports • Other Reports • Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Reports • Quarterly U-S Grain Stocks Reports • U-S Crop Production Reports • U-S Ending Stocks Reports • World Production ReportsSee all archived USDA Reports
| Crop | October 2008 Estimate | Average Guess | Range | USDA September Estimate | USDA 2007 Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 12.200 | 12.076 | 11.841 - 12.250 | 12.072 | 13.074 |
| Corn Yield | 154.0 | 152.30 | 149.30 - 155.00 | 152.30 | 151.10 |
| Soybeans | 2.983 | 2.920 | 2.847 - 3.001 | 2.934 | 2.585 |
| Soybean Yield | 39.5 | 39.9 | 38.9 - 40.9 | 40.0 | 41.2 |
This report is filed in: U-S Crop Production Reports
Permalink| Crop | October 2008 Estimate | Average Guess | Range | USDA September Estimate | September Quarterly Grian Stocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 1.154 | 1.138 | 0.906 - 1.440 | 1.018 | 1.624 |
| Soybeans | 0.220 | 0.188 | 0.137 - 0.258 | 0.135 | 0.203 |
| Wheat | 0.601 | 0.552 | 0.507 - 0.600 | 0.574 | 0.306 |
This report is filed in: U-S Ending Stocks Reports
Permalink| Crop | October 2008-09 Estimate | September 2008-09 Estimate | October 2007-08 Estimate | September 2007-08 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina Wheat | 12.00 | 12.50 | 16.00 | 16.00 |
| Australia Wheat | 21.50 | 22.00 | 13.04 | 13.04 |
| China Wheat | 114.00 | 114.00 | 109.86 | 109.86 |
| EU-27 Wheat | 147.17 | 147.19 | 119.29 | 119.36 |
| Canada Wheat | 27.30 | 25.40 | 20.05 | 20.05 |
| India Wheat | 78.40 | 78.40 | 75.81 | 75.81 |
| FSU-12 Wheat | 112.74 | 110.67 | 92.69 | 92.69 |
| China Corn | 156.00 | 156.00 | 151.83 | 151.83 |
| Argentina Corn | 19.00 | 19.00 | 20.50 | 20.50 |
| South Africa Corn | 11.50 | 11.50 | 12.50 | 12.50 |
| Brazil Corn | 55.00 | 57.00 | 58.60 | 58.60 |
| Brazil Soybeans | 62.50 | 62.50 | 61.00 | 61.00 |
| Argentina Soybeans | 50.50 | 50.50 | 46.50 | 46.50 |
This report is filed in: World Production Reports
Permalink| Crop | USDA September Estimate | Average Guess | Range | USDA June 1, 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | 1.624 | 1.541 | 1.456 - 1.610 | 4.028 |
| Soybeans | 0.205 | 0.145 | 0.125 - 0.172 | 0.676 |
| Wheat | 1.857 | 1.909 | 1.872 - 1.953 | 0.306 |
This report is filed in: Quarterly U-S Grain Stocks Reports
Permalink| Crop | USDA 2008 Production | Average Guess | Range | USDA Auguest 2008 Estimate | USDA 2007 Production |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Wheat | 2.500 | 2.457 | 2.421 - 2.475 | 2.4623 | 2.067 |
| All Winter | 1.868 | 1.873 | 1.845 - 1.883 | 1.875 | 1.516 |
| Hard Red Winter | 1.035 | 1.054 | 1.040 - 1.062 | 1.055 | 0.962 |
| Soft Red Winter | 0.614 | 0.605 | 0.587 - 0.611 | 0.609 | 0.358 |
| White Winter | 0.219 | 0.212 | 0.210 - 0.218 | 0.211 | 0.197 |
| Other Spring | 0.547 | 0.499 | 0.483 - 0.507 | 0.501 | 0.479 |
| Durum | 0.085 | 0.086 | 0.083 - 0.088 | 0.087 | 0.072 |
This report is filed in: Other Reports
Permalink| - | USDA September Estimate | Average Guess | Range | USDA June Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Hogs and Pigs on September 1 | 102 | 102.1 | 100.5 - 103.7 | 106 |
| Kept for Breeding | 97 | 97.3 | 96.5 - 98.1 | 99 |
| Kept for Marketing | 103 | 102.5 | 100.9 - 103.6 | 107 |
| June - August Pig Crop | 101 | 99.2 | 97.9 - 100.0 | 104 |
| June - August Pigs per Litter | 102 | 101.2 | 100.3 - 102.0 | 102 |
| June - August Farrowings | 98 | 97.9 | 97.5 - 98.1 | 102 |
| Sept - Nov Farrowing Intentions | 95 | 96.0 | 95.3 - 96.2 | 98 |
| Dec - Feb Farrowing Intentions | 97 | 96.2 | 95.0 - 97.2 | 96 |
| Hogs under 60 lbs | 100 | 100.0 | 99.0 - 101.0 | 104 |
| Hogs 60 to 119 lbs | 101 | 101.9 | 100.1 - 104.5 | 106 |
| Hogs 120 to 179 lbs | 106 | 103.6 | 102.1 - 106.5 | 109 |
| Hogs 180 lbs and Over | 106 | 105.3 | 103.8 - 108.3 | 110 |
This report is filed in: Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Reports
Permalink| * | USDA September Estimate | Average Guess | Range | USDA August Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Feed 1 September | 97.0 | 97.9 | 96.6 - 101.1 | 96.0 |
| Placed in August | 97.0 | 100.2 | 92.9 - 105.5 | 103.0 |
| Marketed in August | 91.0 | 90.3 | 87.3 - 96.0 | 102.0 |
This report is filed in: Cattle on Feed Reports
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Closing Market Report Agricultural Weather for Monday, October 13, 2008
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- Monday - Jon Davis, Mark Russo, Josh Darr, Chesapeake Energy
- Tuesday - Don Day, Day Weather
- Wednesday - Drew Learner, World Weather, Inc.
- Thursday - Peter Leavitt, Agricultural Meteorologist
- Friday - Steve Hilberg, Midwestern Regional Climate Center
AM 580 holds agricultural outlook panels across Illinois and Indiana to discuss the commodity markets and allow you to ask questions. They are free of charge and advanced registration is generally NOT required. We hope you will visit one soon!
If you would like to see an AM 580 Outlook Panel in your area please e-mail the WILL Ag Department.
| Date | Location | Time (Central except where noted) | Panelists/Speakers | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2008 | Krieger's Sports Grill, Taylorville, Illinois | 6:00 p.m. Dinner - 7:00 p.m. Meeting | Dan Zwicker, ADM Grain Group, Decatur, Illinois Curt Kimmel, Bates Commodities, Normal, Illinois Greg Johnson, The Anderson, Champaign, Illinois |
Christian County Farm Bureau; Christian County Famers Supply, People's Bank and Trust |
| December 2, 2008 | Perfection Coffee House, Gibson City, Illinois | 6:00 p.m. Dinner, 7:30 p.m. Outlook Panel | Mike Zuzolo, Risk Managment Commodities, Lafayette, Indiana Curt Kimmel, Bates Commodities, Normal, Illinois Mike Georgy, Allendale Inc., Mahomet, Illinois |
AgriGold Hybrids |
| January 21, 2009 | Elks Club, Pontiac, Illinois | TBA | Commodities Panel, Paul Coolley, ADM Investor Services, Oakland, Illinois Jacquie Voeks, Stewart Peterson Group, West Bend, Wisconsin Estate Planning Panel, Bill Russell, Trust Advisor, University of Illinois Foundation |
First Farm Credit Services and Prarie Central Co-Op |
| February 19, 2009 | TBA, Paris, Illinois | 6:00 p.m. | Darrel Good, University of Illinois Agricultural Economist |
First Bank and Trust, Paris, Illinois |
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