Agriculture News
Soybean basis is in line with the three-year average.
Crop conditions fall in corn, soybeans and spring wheat
Wheat inspections in week ended July 20 were up 85,621 MT from the previous week and above the pre-report range. Soybean inspections rose notably from the previous week, while corn fell 100,000 MT.
Cattle herd declined 2.7%; beef cows dropped 2.6%.
June placements unexpectedly increased from year-ago.
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Monthly survey finds rising optimism in 10-state ag economies.
The 90-day forecast suggests most of the key corn and soybean areas should see generally favorable conditions for August through October.
Grain and soy futures are expected to open daytime trade with a firmer tone as traders focus on weather and geopolitics.
USDA reported net soymeal sales of 272,500 MT for week ended July 13, which exceeded top-end pre-report estimates. Meanwhile, net wheat sales fell short of trade expectations.
Corn, soybeans and wheat traded on both sides of unchanged during the overnight session.
Cash hog and pork product prices continue to climb seasonally.
Grain and soy futures are expected to open sharply higher amid uncertainties with the Black Sea grain supply and weather concerns.
Corn, soybeans and wheat sharply extended Tuesday’s gains during the overnight session amid concerns with U.S. weather and Black Sea grain supplies.
Grain and soy futures are expected to open solidly higher after price gains overnight.
Corn, soybean and winter wheat futures traded higher overnight.
All three crops are still rated lower than last year at this time.
USDA’s weekly export inspection data for week ended July 13 showed a mild increase in corn inspections from the previous week, while soybeans and wheat declined notably.