The Straight Scoop with Marcus Ludtke 9/16/2010

In this week's episode I discuss the ongoing reaction to the September Crop report, as well as, the potential price impact if indeed a final US corn yield under 160 BPA is realized.

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The Straight Scoop with Marcus Ludtke 9/8/2010

In this week's episode I discuss the ongoing market reaction to Informa's revised "final" US corn yield estimate of 158.5 BPA, as well as, what we can expect to see from the USDA in Friday's September Crop report.

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The Straight Scoop with Marcus Ludtke 8/25/2010

In this week's episode I discuss the ongoing debate surrounding this year's national corn yield. In doing so I map out some potential adjustments to Iowa and Illinois's corn yields in particular in an attempt to quantify the impact on future national corn yield estimates in proceeding crop reports.

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The Straight Scoop with Marcus Ludtke 8/4/2010

In this week's episode I continue to dial in the impact of Russia's drought not only on world wheat stocks but also as it relates to corn prices long-term. I also take a look at some of the latest corn yield forecasts heading into the August crop report on 8/12/2010.

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The Straight Scoop with Marcus Ludtke 7/28/2010

In this week's episode I discuss the real impact of Russia's drought on their wheat crop and the influence this is having on corn futures. I also take a snapshot of the potential trading range over the next 30 days in December corn futures.

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The Straight Scoop with Marcus Ludtke 7/21/2010

In this week's episode I discuss the current high/ low projections on the 2010 US corn yield and the prospective impact on US corn stocks. I also analyze the various levels of key price support in September corn futures.

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The Straight Scoop with Marcus Ludtke 7/14/2010

In this week's episode I discuss the market reaction to the July crop report and the adjustments made to the US 2010/11 corn carryout, as well as, what we might see from the USDA in August relative to corn yield. I also pass along Goldman Sachs' revised 6 to 12-month corn price forecast.

The information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable, but cannot be relied upon as such. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Trading in commodity futures or options involves substantial risk of loss. Past results are not indicative of future results.

The Straight Scoop with Marcus Ludtke 7/8/2010

In this week's episode I discuss some of the changes we might see in Friday's July Crop report as it relates to the US corn S&D. I also touch on some of the concerns regarding Europe's and Russia's wheat crops and the influence that could have on corn prices.

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The Straight Scoop with Marcus Ludtke 6/30/2010

This week I breakdown the major surprises in the June 30th Acreage and Stocks report and what it could mean for the 2010/11 US Corn S&D. I also analyze the still evolving market reaction and what it could mean for corn prices over the short-term.

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The Straight Scoop with Marcus Ludtke 6/24/2010

In this week's episode I discuss the attempted correlation between 2010 and 1983 as it relates to weather. I also define the key differences between corn bulls and bears as we approach July.

The information contained herein is gathered from sources we believe to be reliable, but cannot be relied upon as such. Opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Trading in commodity futures or options involves substantial risk of loss. Past results are not indicative of future results.