Agriculture News
USDA’s new-crop ending stocks forecasts for soybeans and wheat came in much higher than expected. The wheat crop estimate was also bigger than anticipated.
Soybeans posted strong gains overnight, while corn and wheat followed to the upside. As
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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.