Agriculture News
USDA showed slightly larger-than-expected U.S. carryover for corn, soybeans and wheat, while global corn and soybean carryover also topped average pre-report estimates. Global wheat carryover was lower.
Weekly corn sales during the week ended April 4 dropped sharply missing pre-report expectations by a notable 425,000 MT. Meanwhile, soybean and wheat sales were within their respective pre-report range.
Corn, soybeans and wheat held in tight ranges during relatively quiet overnight trade ahead of USDA’s April crop reports later this morning.
Cash corn and soybean prices inch up but still well below year-ago.
Corn basis turns positive but still below average.
Market now reflects the highest odds are for the first rate cut in September.
Grain and soy futures firmed amid corrective buying overnight, led by HRW wheat contracts.
CCI ratings for both crops are above year-ago, especially for HRW.
Corn inspections during the week ended April 4 were down 51,859 MT from the previous week but topped pre-report expectations. Wheat and soybean inspections also fell from the previous week but were as expected.
Corn favored the downside in light trade overnight, while soybeans and wheat had a mixed tone.
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Corn, soybeans and wheat have adopted firmer tones this morning, led by strong gains in SRW wheat, after two-sided trade overnight.
Corn and soybeans are expected to open under light pressure. Wheat is expected to be mixed, with SRW lower, while HRW and HRS futures are likely to open with a firmer tone.
Weekly soybean sales during the week ended March 28 missed the pre-report range, while corn sales landed below 1.0 MMT for the first time since mid-February. Shipments, however, reached a marketing-year high.
Corn, soybeans and wheat posted light, two-sided trade overnight but have adopted a slightly firmer tone this morning.
Corn basis firmed despite an uptick in the cash price but remains weaker than average.
Expectations for lower interest rates fueled the improved sentiment.
Corn, soybeans and wheat firmed amid mild corrective buying during overnight trade.