Agriculture News
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Corn and soybeans posted corrective gains overnight, while wheat faced followthrough selling.
Monthly survey of rural bankers finds growing pessimism.
Weekly soymeal sales totaled 203,400 MT during the week ended Feb. 8, missing the pre-report range, while corn sales held steady at 1.31 MMT. Wheat and soybean sales were near the low-end of pre-report estimates.
The extended forecast suggests spring planting should advance rather rapidly and favors early crop development.
The initial projections are based on the January WASDE Report. These are USDA’s current best guesstimates. A lot can (and will) change.
Corn, soybeans and wheat extended Wednesday’s losses during the overnight session.
Cash grain prices continue to fall; sharply below year-ago.
Basis remains weaker than average for corn, soybeans and wheat.
Grain and soy markets are expected to open under solid pressure this morning after weak trade overnight.