Straw Management: A Strategic Decision for Soil Health
Recent research underscores the benefits of leaving straw residue post-harvest, highlighting improvements in erosion control and soil moisture retention .
Futures positions and changes made by hedge funds across commodities, forex, bonds and stock indices up until last Tuesday, April 27. A week where U.S. index futures resumed their ascent, the dollar continued lower while US Treasury yields ticked higher, but staying within their established ranges. Commodities surged higher led by very strong gains in grains and soft commodities.
Saxo Bank publishes weekly Commitment of Traders reports (COT) covering leveraged fund positions in commodities, bonds and stock index futures. For IMM currency futures and the VIX, we use the broader measure called non-commercial.
The below summary highlights futures positions and changes made by hedge funds across commodities, forex, bonds and stock indices up until last Tuesday, April 27. A week where U.S. index futures resumed their ascent, the dollar continued lower while US Treasury yields ticked higher, while staying within their established ranges. Commodities surged higher led by very strong gains in grains and soft commodities.
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Recent research underscores the benefits of leaving straw residue post-harvest, highlighting improvements in erosion control and soil moisture retention .
Wheat growers in the Pacific Northwest may have reason for optimism this year—WSU is forecasting a quiet season for stripe rust.
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