Agriculture News
In its September WASDE, USDA increased planted corn acres, offsetting the reduction in yield to 173.8 bu. per acre, down from 175.1 in August. Soybean planted acres rose slightly, while the yield was trimmed to 50.1 bpa.
Corn, soybeans and wheat held in tight trading ranges during a quiet, two-sided overnight session.
Corn and soybean basis drops sharply as harvest gets an early start in some areas.
Corn and soybeans were supported by deteriorating crop condition ratings during overnight trade, while wheat also traded higher.
Illinois led the ratings declines, though most of the top production states dropped.
USDA’s Weekly Export Inspections data was within pre-report estimates, though corn and wheat inspections fell notably on the week, while soybean inspections rose slightly.
The Current Conditions Index fell 10.7% in August, while the Future Expectations Index declined 4.0%. The overall ag barometer was 1.7% lower than August 2022.
Corn and soybeans are expected to open with a weaker tone coming out of the holiday weekend, while wheat is likely to be mixed.
Corn, soybeans and wheat held in relatively tight ranges in two-sided trade overnight.
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