Agriculture News
While this deal was completed, challenges remain with China.
The more likely market-moving reports for June come at the end of the month.
U.S., China reach deal to ease export curbs, keep tariff truce intact.
Soybeans tried to work higher amid corrective trade but buyer interest was limited.
Ratings for all three crops remain below year-ago.
Weekly corn and soybean inspections surpassed pre-report expectations for the week ended June 5.
Also a look at seasonal tendencies for corn, soybeans and wheat in June.
Wheat futures are leading losses to start the week with soybeans choppy to lower. Livestock futures are mostly lower with deferred lean hog contracts slightly higher...
Short-term corn trend turns bearish as most crop areas are plentifully wet.
U.S. negotiators are meeting with China and India, while USDA’s June crop reports are scheduled for Thursday.
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Soybeans and winter wheat markets are poised to post weekly gains, while corn is lower for the week.
Our updated price forecasts for summer and the fourth quarter.
Soybeans led the charge during the week ended May 29, rising 33% from the previous week while corn rose 3%. Meanwhile, new crop wheat sales continued to prove solid.
Half of Fed districts report farm-sector weakness amid broader economic easing.
Traders’ focus is split between trade happenings, weather and geopolitics.
Soybeans basis also firmed over the past week.
Ag part of trade deals that could be announced ‘soon.’
Farmers noted a more optimistic view of U.S. ag export prospects, combined with a less negative view of tariffs’ impact on 2025 farm income.
Wheat slumps amid improvement in crop conditions.