Brian Grete

Soybeans and wheat pulled back from Wednesday’s gains, while corn was mostly firmer overnight. Trade was quiet as traders await USDA’s May crop reports later this morning.
Basis firmed for both corn and soybean and is well above futures.
Corn, soybean and wheat futures built on Tuesday’s gains overnight amid supportive outside markets.
USDA’s May 12 Supply & Demand Report will be the first official release of balance sheets for 2022-23, along with usage adjustments for the old-crop marketing year.
Corn, soybean and SRW wheat futures recouped a portion of Monday’s losses overnight. HRW and HRS futures firmed more than they lost yesterday.
Recent rains spurred mild improvement in HRW ratings; SRW ratings declined.
Corn, soybean and wheat export inspections all declined from the previous week
Corn and soybeans are under pressure with wheat futures supported by crop concerns. Livestock futures are mildly to moderately lower to start the week.
Wheat futures extended last week’s gains overnight amid crop concerns, while the corn and soybean markets were pressured by improved weather.
Wheat futures took back some of Thursday’s strong gains overnight. Soybeans and corn more than erased yesterday’s gains, with corn scoring new lows for the week.