Agriculture News
Higher-than-expected corn and soybean yields in some Corn Belt locations, along with a modest rally in corn prices, contributed to this month’s rise in farmer sentiment.
Weekly wheat sales, short of pre-report estimates, were down 24% from the previous week, while corn and soybeans were down 45% and 27%, respectively.
Soybeans traded sharply higher overnight, while corn and most wheat contracts posted milder gains.
Soybean basis weakened on the rollover to the January contract but the cash price firmed.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell left the door open for more rate hikes if needed, but noted ‘risk are now more two-side.’
Corn, soybeans and wheat held in relatively tight trading ranges during two-sided trade overnight.
Corn, soybeans and wheat held in tight trading ranges in light trade overnight.
Initial CCI ratings show wide variance between HRW and SRW.
During week ended Oct. 26, corn inspections rose 82,225 MT, while soybean inspections fell 735,466 MT from the previous week.
Soybeans have firmed this morning, while corn and wheat adopted a weaker tone following two-sided trade overnight.