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More of the Same in Grain Market

Posted on March 10, 2010 at 12:05 PM
USDA's report today didn't surprise Rabobank. Here's the take-home from their report:
  • In Rabobank’s view, little has changed in the fundamentals to suggest that the relatively benign grain and oilseed markets of recent months will come under any bullish pressure prior to spring plantings.
  • Revisions made today only add to bearish supply-driven markets in the world’s major grain and oilseed markets.

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