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Crop Outlook

Gain insights into the U.S. corn and soybean supply, Chinese production, livestock adjustments, ethanol margins, and more for a comprehensive view of the crop market outlook in 2009. Explore key factors influencing crop prices and economic growth predictions. Stay informed to make informed decisions. Sources: USDA, Dow Jones, ISU, Energy Information Administration, USDA-FSA, USDA-NASS, Agricultural Prices, and more.

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Crop Outlook

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  1. Crop Outlook 2009 Weather, Grain, & Costs Outlook Mt. Pleasant, Iowa February 13, 2009 Chad Hart Assistant Professor/Grain Markets Specialist chart@iastate.edu 515-294-9911

  2. U.S. Corn Supply and Use +574 -638 -686 $3.90 Source: USDA-WAOB, Feb. 2009

  3. U.S. Soybean Supply and Use -35 +50 $9.00 +0.25 $9.25 Source: USDA-WAOB, Feb. 2009

  4. Drought in South America Source: USDA-WAOB, Feb. 2009

  5. Argentine Drought Impacts (Early Reports) 2007 Production Corn 20.9 million tons Soybeans 46.2 million tons January 2009 USDA Estimates Corn 16.5 million tons -21% Soybeans 49.5 million tons +7% Current USDA Estimates Corn 13.5 million tons -35% Soybeans 43.8 million tons -5% Estimates from Buenos Aires Cereal Exchange Corn 12.3 to 13.7 million tons -35 to -41% Soybeans 34.5 to 38.2 million tons -17 to -25% Source: Dow Jones Newswires

  6. Chinese Corn Production Source: USDA-WAOB, Jan. 2009

  7. Soybeans in China Source: USDA-PSD, Jan. 2009

  8. Livestock Adjustments Sows farrowing: Sept-Nov 2008 2.99 million, down 6% from last year Dec-Feb 2009 2.97 million, down 3% from last year Mar-May 2009 3.01 million, down 2% from last year Broiler-type eggs set: 203 million, down 7% from last year Broiler chicks placed: 166 million, down 6% from last year Feedlot placements: 2.02 million, down 5% from last year Sources: Various USDA-NASS reports

  9. Ethanol Margins Source: ISU, CARD

  10. Biodiesel Margins Source: ISU, CARD

  11. Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS)

  12. U.S. Blended Motor Gasoline Consumption Source: Energy Information Administration

  13. Outside Influences (Jan. 2007 = 1)

  14. Outside Influences (Sept. 2008 = 1)

  15. Corn & Soybean Area Growth rate of 1.55 million acres per year

  16. CRP Expiring Contracts Source: USDA-FSA

  17. Input Costs Source: USDA, Agricultural Prices, Jan. 2009

  18. The Rise and Fall of Fertilizer Prices Source: http://www.fertilizerworks.com/html/market/ TheMarket.pdf

  19. Ammonia Prices Source: http://www.fertilizerworks.com/html/market/ TheMarket.pdf

  20. Iowa Corn Prices vs. Costs Source: USDA-NASS and Duffy and Smith, http://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/crops/pdf/a1-21.pdf

  21. Iowa Soybean Prices vs. Costs Source: USDA-NASS and Duffy and Smith, http://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/crops/pdf/a1-21.pdf

  22. Estimates for 2009 Iowa Costs December 2009 Corn Futures = $4.0775 (2/12/09) November 2009 Soy Futures = $9.005 (2/12/09) Source: Duffy and Smith, http://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/crops/pdf/a1-20.pdf

  23. Crop Exports Source: USDA, PSD

  24. Exchange Rates (Jan. 2003 = 1) Source: USDA, ERS

  25. Exchange Rates (Jan. 2003 = 1) Source: USDA, ERS

  26. 2007 World Corn Exports Drought issues for 2008 crops Source: USDA, FAS

  27. 2007 World Soybean Exports Drought issues for 2008 crops Source: USDA, FAS

  28. Pace of Corn Export Sales Source: USDA, FAS

  29. 2008 U.S. Corn Exports Source: USDA, FAS

  30. Pace of Soybean Export Sales Source: USDA, FAS

  31. 2008 U.S. Soybean Exports Source: USDA, FAS

  32. U.S. Stocks-to-Use Ratios

  33. World Stocks-to-Use Ratios

  34. Finishing Out the 2008 Crop Year • General economic conditions • A lot of recent market trade has been tied to reaction to the financial crisis and the world’s response • Economic slowdown raises concern about export and energy demand • Most important ag. statistic: Exchange rates or South American production • Current futures are indicating 2008 season-average prices of $3.75-4.25 for corn and $9.25-9.75 for soybeans • Stress on South American crops has provided some support for prices

  35. Thoughts for 2009 and Beyond • Many of the storylines from 2008 will continue • Tight stocks for corn (worldwide) and soybeans (U.S.) • The competition for acreage • Ethanol’s buildout & livestock’s adjustment • Energy price & general economy concerns • Market volatility will remain high • Link to the energy markets • More market players with different trading objectives • Given current factors, the 2009 outlook is for crop prices around $4.00 for corn and $8.50-8.75 for soybeans • Key factor: Economic growth returns by early 2010

  36. Thank you for your time!Any questions?My web site:http://www.econ.iastate.edu/faculty/hart/Iowa Farm Outlook:http://www.econ.iastate.edu/outreach/agriculture/periodicals/ifo/Ag Decision Maker:http://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/

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