Soybeans-Lack of heat, except if long, Wheat Live

Alan PalmerGeneral Commentary, Grains

Perfect growing weather from someone in the pit that was labeled a perma bull in beans.  Midwest is unreal really, with cool August temps. except for all the ‘lollapalooza’  kids heading to Lake Michigan.   I try to produce conditional indicators that funds use explicitly, especially when violated.  This enables me to help you identify low risk high reward trades.  …

Ag Commentary

John WalshGrains

A bounce today in the markets after yesterdays weakness. The market will mark time to see the USDA numbers on the 10th. The yield is still up in the air for beans as the central and eastern belt are receiving adequate rains while the west is still in question. The next 3 weeks will be key to production. If the …

Corn, Meal, Hog buy Olive

Alan PalmerGeneral Commentary, Grains

I just did a timely voice a half hour ago, corn buy with 3.78.5 sell stop, meal 313.80 stop, both same setup, very low risk if looking to buy these markets funds are getting slapped around in. Powder blue xxx’s are powerful pivots. THIS IS VERY SHORT TERM so this may not apply to yourself.  It is an example of …

Ag Commentary

John WalshGrains

The crop condition ratings will be released today. Most are looking for a decline in beans of 1-2 % . Im not sure this will be the case as the temperatures have moderated. In addition rains are falling in the central and eastern belt. The west still has time for improvement in the next three week period if,again if rains …

Ag Commentary

John WalshGrains

The soy complex rallied today due to a continued dry forecast for the western belt. The heat has somewhat moderated. The question will be if the dryness persists for the next 2-3 weeks. This would have the potential to effect the overall yield potential. There have been a few scattered showers that have shown up unexpectedly. This may mean nothing …

Ag Commentary

John WalshGrains

The market at present is attempting to digest the weather. This will be the driving force behind price discovery over the next three weeks. As I said earlier in the week. There are times to take to the sidelines and be patient. If the market continues to rally this presents a opportunity to the producer. Not only for unsold current …

Commodities hit all at once, filled in a few.

Alan PalmerEnergy, Grains, Stocks

Many markets triggered signals that I have covered on the daily  voice updates which offer valuable information the cuts to the chase. Farmer Alert–  I don’t recommend hedging Corn down here as this is a buy level.  $3.80 held.  This is the time to be on alert to market your crop for producers.  $4.15 was posted as the 1st of …

Corn, US dollar, Olive hit /filled 3.82, 9351

Alan PalmerGeneral Commentary, Grains, Stocks

Pay heed to Cup—- Short on time to type a comment today but a boatload happening everywhere.  I am going to have to drop day to day coverage in meats as the audience for these tiny commodities is too small.  If you want to come here to do business with me then this would change but for now this is …

Ag Commentary

John WalshGrains

There are times it would appear when it is best to be out of the market. The volatility at present is making it very difficult. The weather for the next three weeks will drive the price direction. The western belt remains dry. With very spotty rain if any. This will fuel rallies if the forecast doesn’t change. The question will …

Weekend wrap

Alan PalmerGeneral Commentary, Grains, Precious Metals, Stocks

Good Morning  Farmers, Commercials and Traders, Part of being a successful trader requires having levels that you confident about, followed by a trading methodology that allows you to shoot bigger with a tighter risk profile.  Last month gave a precise example with soybeans where, for instance if you were a 10 lot trader you might buy 5 @ OLB#1 thin …