Agriculture News
Fed officials signaled a cut to interest rates was still possible this year, despite the “no further progress” on inflation
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Corn, soybeans and wheat traded in narrow ranges during a quiet overnight session.
Weekly corn sales for the week ended April 18 topped pre-report expectations by a notable margin, while soybean sales missed the pre-report range.
Soybeans pulled back from recent gains overnight, while corn and wheat traded on both sides of unchanged.
Wheat basis held relatively steady despite the big jump in cash prices.
Frozen beef stocks declined more than average during March, signaling demand remains strong. Pork inventories built contra-seasonally last month.
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will require testing for the H5N1 virus in dairy cattle crossing state lines. Any detection of the disease must also be reported.
Grain futures mildly pulled back from recent corrective gains during the overnight session.
Wheat futures posted followthrough to Monday’s strong gains overnight, while buying was limited in corn and soybeans.