Agriculture News
March planting intentions is getting much of the pre-report hype, but March 1 grain stocks could end up being the data that moves markets.
Analysts expect Wednesday’s Hogs & Pigs Report to show the U.S. hog herd contracted 1.2% from year-ago as of March 1.
Grain and soy markets faced heavy pressure from broad risk aversion. Cattle futures were also pressured by that selling, while hogs shook it off to close mostly firmer.
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Grain and soy futures will face heavy pressure this morning. Cattle futures are also expected to trade lower, while hogs may see followthrough strength on the open.
Wheat futures led overnight price declines. Despite the heavy pressure, wheat and corn futures remained within their recent sideways trading ranges, while soybeans stayed within their choppy to higher range.
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March 1 feedlot inventory was the largest ever for the month and 31,000 head more than traders anticipated.
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Grain and soybean futures mildly extended Thursday’s losses in relatively quiet overnight trade.
Diesel prices ease a little but they are still nearly $2 above year-ago.
Grain and soy markets faced price pressure overnight and are trading near session lows this morning.
Wheat basis continues to rebound, but remains much weaker than normal.
Cattle on Feed Report expected to show record March 1 inventory
