Wheat Situation (Classic Reprint): Ws-191; February 1965

Wheat Situation: Ws-191; February 1965 This report summarizes the January 1965 status of U.S. wheat, including stocks, disappearance, and market factors. It explains how tax and price support programs influence prices and the flow of wheat in domestic and world markets.The issue outlines recent movements in stock levels, noted shifts in exports, and how price support and feeding use affect the market. It also provides context on how the July–January period plays into overall supply, demand, and the outlook for 1965–66.- What readers will learn: current stock positions and how they compare with past years; how disappearance is measured and what remains as a residual feed estimate; the role of exports and Food-for-Peace in the trade balance; and how price support programs and policy actions shape farm prices and market behavior.- Additional context: how world supply, winter crop prospects, and export competition influence the U.S. wheat situation and the outlook for 1965.- Practical takeaways: a grounded view of supply and demand dynamics for policy, planning, or market analysis.Ideal for readers of agricultural economics, policy updates, and market outlooks on grain. Read more