Agriculture News
Soybean futures posted corrective gains overnight, while wheat pulled back from Monday’s gains and corn held near unchanged.
USDA reported weekly sales in week ended March 30 were down 55% from the previous week and 42% from the four-week average, while corn sales rose 20% on the week, but were down 26% from the four-week average.
Corn and soybeans faced modest followthrough selling overnight, while wheat futures favored the upside in corrective trade.
Grain and soy futures traded solidly lower overnight, which is expected to spill into daytime trade.
Wheat futures led losses as grain and soy futures extended this week’s declines overnight.
Basis for both corn and soybeans dropped over the past week but remained positive and above average.
“Total gasoline inventories are lower today than they were last year when EPA issued waivers to address the nation’s fuel supply,” the organizations wrote.
Concerns with the commodity price outlook and interest rates weakened farmer sentiment.
Corn and soybeans are expected to trade lower. Wheat futures are called firmer, though spillover pressure will limit buyer interest.
Wheat futures were supported overnight by the bigger-than-expected decline in crop condition ratings, while corn and soybeans faced mild selling pressure.