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University of Illinois economist Gary Schnitkey said farm finances are deteriorating while corn stays below four dollars a bushel. Lower corn prices and higher petroleum prices have improved ethanol margins, and much of the added output is expected to be exported.
Cheap corn encourages ethanol output and DDGS supply, which can cap feed co-product prices, while weak farm incomes may pressure acreage and inputs.
energy.agwired.comFeb 6, 2017After 301 past bearish macro events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -2.2% to +1.3%), and +0.2% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 487 past bullish macro events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +1.0% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -2.0% to +4.0%), and +1.5% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
