Agriculture News
Corn, soybean and wheat futures held in narrow ranges in quiet, two-sided trade overnight ahead of USDA’s reports later this morning.
HRW crop conditions improved modestly during March but are still far below last fall and the five-year average for early April.
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.