Soybean and soymeal futures traded sharply higher coming out of the extended holiday weekend on Argentine crop concerns, while corn and wheat followed to the upside.
Two-sided directionless trade is expected in the grain and soy markets to start daytime trade, though outside markets are price-negative.
Corn, soybeans and wheat traded in relatively narrow ranges during two-sided overnight price action.
Areas expected to see both above-normal temps and below-normal precip have been reduced from previous forecasts.
Corn and soybeans are expected to open mildly weaker, while wheat is likely to see a mixed tone.
Corn, soybeans and SRW wheat faced light followthrough selling during overnight trade, while HRW and HRS wheat mildly rebounded.
Cash hog prices firmed again this week as the seasonal rally is gradually underway.
We expect price pressure seen in corn, soybeans and winter wheat to carry over to the start of daytime trade.
Corn and soybean futures extended Tuesday’s declines during overnight trade, while wheat futures traded narrowly mixed.
Corn and wheat futures are expected to be mildly firmer, while soybeans are called slightly weaker. But we anticipate two-sided, directionless price action.

Brian Grete