Agriculture News
Grain and soybean futures are expected to open mostly lower following another week of disappointing export sales.
Weekly export data for week ended May 18, showed net reductions for corn and wheat, while soybean sales were up noticeably from the previous week. Though, meal sales were the highlight; up 68% from the four-week average.
Corn, soybean and wheat futures held in tight ranges in quiet, two-sided overnight trade.
Cash hog prices continue slow, methodical seasonal climb.
Corn basis improved along with a big jump in the cash price.
Beef stocks declined more than average, while pork inventories climbed more than normal during April.
Wheat futures are expected to open lower after price pressure overnight. Corn is called steady/firmer, while soybeans are likely to be mixed.
Soybeans faced followthrough selling during overnight trade, while corn and wheat pulled back from Tuesday’s gains.
Corn and wheat futures are expected to open higher. Soybeans are called lower after mild weakness overnight.
Soybean futures pulled back from Monday’s strong gains during overnight trade, while the corn and wheat markets have firmed after earlier trading lower.
CCI ratings remain historically low for the HRW crop and above average for SRW.
Annual ISU survey highlights cash rents paid for 2023.
Weekly wheat inspections for week ended May 18, showed 407,682 MT, topping the range of expectations. Corn inspections were near the top-end of the pre-report range and up nearly 150,000 MT from the week prior.
Corn and soybeans are expected to open higher, while wheat is likely to face followthrough selling after pressure overnight.
Short-term trends turn bullish for cotton and live cattle; bearish for soymeal.
Corn and soybeans were supported by corrective buying overnight, while wheat faced followthrough selling.
On the surface, the report data is neutral. But the underlying numbers are bullish.
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Corn, soybeans and wheat are called higher on corrective buying after recent heavy selling pressure.
Corn, soybean and wheat futures traded mildly higher on corrective buying during overnight trade.