Agriculture News
Soybean futures extended this week’s gains ahead of USDA’s reports during overnight trade. Corn followed to the upside, while wheat traded mostly lower.
Wheat futures are expected to lead losses in the grain and soy markets.
USDA reported weekly wheat sales of 405,800 MT for week ended June 29, while net corn sales rose 79% on the week to 251,700 MT. Soybean sales fell 17% week-over-week.
Wheat futures posted sharp losses during overnight trade, while corn and soybeans also traded lower.
Grain and soy futures are expected to open with a varied tone this morning.
Two-sided trade was seen in grain markets overnight, but prices have turned firmer with the exception of SRW wheat.
Soybean basis dropped sharply amid the surge in futures, but the average cash price still rose sharply.
Expectations for the future jumped, while current conditions were unchanged.
Corn and winter wheat futures are likely to open lower, with soybeans expected to favor the upside.
Forecasts call for multiple rain chances for the Plains and Midwest into mid-July, with central and southern areas expected to be the wettest.