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Wiesemeyer's Perspectives | Corn Up, Spirits Down: Navigating Agriculture's Emotional Rollercoaster

Wiesemeyer's Perspectives | Corn Up, Spirits Down: Navigating Agriculture's Emotional Rollercoaster

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<p><a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1848225/fan_mail/new" rel="nofollow">Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.</a></p> <p>Tommy's Premium Subscription: <a href="http://www.agbull.com" rel="nofollow">www.agbull.com</a></p> <p>AgBull Audio and Video Links</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ag-bull/id1596548171" rel="nofollow">Apple Music</a></p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2BXdVJVVm2H7tUwCA9MzZK?si=Zt2H4s24QYKf7mFMsXrMoQ&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=01601a77d2ab4f3f" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@agbullmedia" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@agbullmedia" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Futures and options trading involves risk and is not suited for everyone.</p> <p>Tommy and Jim analyze the latest USDA crop production report, which shows a surprising planted acreage of nearly 96 million corn acres. Despite yield reductions, this led to increased projected production and complex market reactions.<br><br>• Corn prices closed up 10.5 cents despite bearish USDA news, with soybean prices also strengthening<br>• The cash flow crisis facing farmers in areas without river markets or ethanol plants requires governmental support<br>• Interest rates are expected to be cut by 25 basis points at the September 17 FOMC meeting, with economists projecting 75 basis points in cuts by year-end<br>• The Japan trade agreement has been misinterpreted - it doesn't include an additional $8 billion in US farm product purchases<br>• California's approval of E15 ethanol blends opens a significant market opportunity by 2026<br>• Regulatory hurdles for US farm equipment manufacturers create higher costs compared to identical equipment sold in South America<br>• Farm Bill 2.0 may address issues like California's Proposition 12 affecting pork producers<br>• The second Maha report avoided mentioning pesticides, but concerns remain about upcoming definitions of "ultra-processed foods"<br><br>Email Jim Wiesmeyer at wiesmeyer@gmail.com to receive his free newsletter covering these agricultural issues in greater depth.<br><br><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Futures Trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone. Past profits are not necessarily indicative of future results/profits.&nbsp;</p> <p><br><br></p>