Agriculture News
Corn and soybean futures gapped higher overnight after USDA’s crop condition ratings dropped more than expected. Wheat futures followed to the upside.
NWS forecast calls for above-normal temps across most of the country for August through October. Below-normal rainfall is expected over most of the central and western Corn Belt.
There was some shifting in the drought footprint based on rains over the past week.
Weekly exports meet trade expectations for the week ended July 14, 2022.
Corn and soybean futures extended losses from the two previous days overnight. Wheat futures also weakened.
Corn and soybean basis remains well above the respective three-year averages.
Wheat futures posted strong gains overnight, while soybeans faced followthrough selling, though they are well off their lows this morning. Corn was caught in the middle.
Corn futures more than wiped out Monday’s gains overnight, while soybeans and wheat gave back a portion of yesterday’s price strength.
The spring wheat CCI rating rose to its highest of the growing season.
Export Inspections for week ended July 14, were within the range of estimates for corn and soybeans, while wheat fell shy of what was expected.