Darrel Good Prospects Quotations

At this juncture, it appears that U.S. corn consumption and demand prospects are stronger than prospects for U.S. soybeans.

South American soybean production prospects will be one of the more important market factors for the next three months.

However, if bird flu results in a permanent reduction in world poultry production, an increase in red meat production might eventually be required, resulting in increased feed consumption in the long term. Domestic demand prospects also remain strong due to increasing livestock production and expanding ethanol production. These developments should support increased corn consumption well beyond the 2005-06 marketing year.