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Hedge funds' ag buying stall, amid questions over commodities rally
Hedge funds cut bullish bets on ags for only the second time this year, spurred by selling in soyoil and cotton. Is wheat due a reversal too? Source: Agri Oils Updates
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US farmers to sow even more cotton, soy this year than thought
… at the expense of grains, plantings of which will be depressed by soft prices, officials say. Wheat seedings will fall to the lowest on record Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Argentina lifts wheat crop to record high – but cuts corn, soy area hopes
Argentina lifts its estimates for its wheat harvest – and exports. Rains have curbed corn, soybean sowings. But will they boost yields? Source: Agri Oils Updates
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'Strong' demand to keep soy prices high, compared with corn
China’s appetite for soybeans will prevent a US glut of the oilseed, despite record sowings. But corn exports will see “stiffer competition” Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Rabo sanguine on cocoa, soy, wheat prices – but cautious on cotton
Rabobank flags a “supportive outlook” for wheat futures, and scope for cocoa, soy price gains. There are bullish factors in cotton too, but… Source: Agri Oils Updates
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US sowings prospects – leading commentators give their views
Observers from academia, brokers and industry give their views on where US plantings of major crops will end up this year Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Will US soybean sowings really gain so much over corn?
Agrimoney.com previews a much-anticipated US agriculture conference this week which will go a long way to setting the grain market tone Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Palm oil prices to 'stay strong' – for now
… says TA Securities, saying that plantations have not yet got over El Nino–caused dryness. Still, lower prices do lie ahead Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Soft commodities better bets than grains, says Goldman Sachs
The bank sees upward potential for cocoa, coffee and sugar futures. But the extent of supplies means corn and soybeans look overvalued Source: Agri Oils Updates
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Ag reforms to lift China's crop, meat import needs, says USDA
A subsidy shake-up may “constrain” farm output, US officials say, hiking forecasts for China’s soybean and meat imports Source: Agri Oils Updates
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