Agriculture News
HRW crop continues modest late-season improvement, while SRW crop is declining ahead of harvest.
Weekly wheat inspections during the week ended May 23 rose 170,704 MT from the previous week, while corn inspections fell nearly 150,000 MT. Meanwhile, soybean inspections rose modestly on the week.
Wheat futures posted strong gains overnight coming off the extended holiday weekend amid ongoing Russian crop concerns. Corn followed to the upside, while soybeans slumped after a firmer start.
The decline in feedlot numbers was the first drop versus year-ago in eight months.
Beef stocks declined less than average during the month, while pork inventories built more than normal.
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Corn, soybeans and wheat held in relatively tight trading ranges during a quiet overnight session.
Soymeal sales during the week ended May 16 landed short of pre-report expectations and were down 52% from the previous week. Meanwhile, corn sales rose 23% from the previous week.
Grain markets posted two-sided price action in relatively quiet overnight trade.
Basis firmed for soybeans despite a sharp rise in the cash price.
Markets signal reduced odds of more than one rate cut this year following the release of minutes from latest monetary policy meeting.
Front-month SRW wheat futures rallied to the highest price since early August during overnight trade, pulling corn and soybeans higher.
Iowa State University’s annual survey finds steady cash rents for 2024.
Grain and soy futures pulled back from Monday’s strong gains overnight, with soybeans and soyoil facing the heaviest pressure.
Weekly changes in CCI ratings were led by top producers Kansas (HRW) and Illinois (SRW).
Weekly corn inspections during the week ended May 16 rose more than 200,000 MT from the previous week, while wheat and soybean inspections each fell notably on the week, missing pre-report estimates.
Short-term trend shifts from bullish to neutral for corn.
Wheat futures rebounded from the poor finish last Friday by posting strong gains during the overnight session. Corn and soybeans followed to the upside.
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