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This presentation discusses the outlook for crop prices in 2011 and beyond, considering factors such as general economic conditions, supply and demand concerns, and the impact of biofuels. It provides information on the projected average prices for corn and soybeans, as well as insights on crop futures price movements.
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Crop Outlook for 2011 Iowa Institute for Cooperatives 2010 Annual Meeting Ames, Iowa November 23, 2010 Chad Hart Assistant Professor/Grain Markets Specialist chart@iastate.edu 515-294-9911
U.S. Corn Supply and Use Source: USDA
U.S. Soybean Supply and Use Source: USDA
World Corn Production Source: USDA
World Soybean Production Source: USDA
Corn Export Sales Source: USDA, FAS
Soybean Export Sales Source: USDA, FAS
Ethanol Margins Source: ISU, CARD
Ethanol Margins Source: ISU, CARD
Corn Futures Trade Source: CFTC
Principal Crop Area Source: USDA-NASS
Thoughts for 2011 and Beyond • General economic conditions • Continued economic recovery is a major key for crop prices • Fears of Chinese inflation and credit tightening have hit the markets • Long-term oil price remain in the $90 range • Supply/demand concerns • South America: La Niña impacts • Biofuels: E10, E12, or E15; Do the tax credits get extended/renewed? • Will supply be able to keep pace with demand? • 2010/11: USDA: Corn $5.20, Soy $11.45 Futures (as of 11/22/2010): Corn $4.91, Soy $11.33 • 2011/12: Futures (as of 11/22/2010): Corn $4.67, Soy $10.95
Thank you for your time!Any questions?My web site:http://www.econ.iastate.edu/~chart/Iowa Farm Outlook:http://www.econ.iastate.edu/outreach/agriculture/periodicals/ifo/Ag Decision Maker:http://www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm/