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USDA Report Snapshot | August 12, 2022

USDA makes unexpected boost to U.S. soybean crop estimate, lowers corn crop more than expected.

USDA Report Reaction - Soybean plantings estimate sharply below expectations at 88.325 million acres
USDA Report Reaction - Soybean plantings estimate sharply below expectations at 88.325 million acres

Estimated corn plantings raised more than expected to 89.92 million ac., all wheat acres also above expectations.

U.S. pork producers continued herd contraction - USDA
U.S. pork producers continued herd contraction - USDA

Pigs kept for breeding down slightly less than analysts expected.

USDA's Cattle on Feed report shows larger than expected drop in placements
USDA's Cattle on Feed report shows larger than expected drop in placements

June 1 inventories up 1.2% from year-earlier, lower than projected.

USDA Projects Smaller Ending U.S. Corn Stocks for 2022-23, Higher Soybean Supplies
USDA Projects Smaller Ending U.S. Corn Stocks for 2022-23, Higher Soybean Supplies

USDA also expects a drop in 2022-23 global wheat production and supplies.

USDA Reports Snapshot
USDA Reports Snapshot

The USDA increased U.S. and global wheat and corn carryout numbers above pre-report estimates. Meanwhile, U.S. and global cotton and soybean carryout numbers were under pre-report estimates.

PF Reaction: Bigger-than-expected corn, bean crops drive ending stocks higher than anticipated
PF Reaction: Bigger-than-expected corn, bean crops drive ending stocks higher than anticipated

Your editors highlight the main takeaways from today's WASDE and Crop Production Reports.

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PF Reaction: Soybean stocks the surprise this time around

Your editors break down USDA's September Small Grains Summary and Quarterly Grain Stocks Reports — data that has a history of sparking some big market moves.

PF Reaction: Markets firm in response to USDA's September reports
PF Reaction: Markets firm in response to USDA's September reports

We walk you through the main takeaways from today's Crop Production and Supply & Demand Reports.

The East is a Beast and West is a Wild Card Headlined Pro Farmer Crop Tour in Ohio and South Dakota
The East is a Beast and West is a Wild Card Headlined Pro Farmer Crop Tour in Ohio and South Dakota

As scouts set out on the 2021 Pro Farmer Crop Tour Monday they got a soggy start, a good sign for soybeans in August. While Ohio did not disappoint, South Dakota showed scars from the drought with a mature crop.

Take a Virtual Tour to See What Pro Farmer Crop Tour Scouts Saw in Ohio and South Dakota
Take a Virtual Tour to See What Pro Farmer Crop Tour Scouts Saw in Ohio and South Dakota

It's the tale of two extremes on the first day of Pro Farmer Crop Tour. Heading into the tour, USDA painted an optimistic picture for Ohio, while South Dakota's outlook was grim. See what scouts saw during day 1.

PF Reaction: USDA delivers bullish crop estimates for corn, soybeans wheat & cotton
PF Reaction: USDA delivers bullish crop estimates for corn, soybeans wheat & cotton

Your editors take you through USDA's latest WASDE and Crop Production Reports that had no shortage of surprises.

PF Reaction: Bullish response to USDA reports
PF Reaction: Bullish response to USDA reports

Get a breakdown of the need-to-know items from today's WASDE and Crop Production reports.

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PF Reaction: Corn, bean acres lower than expected

June 1 soybean stocks were bullish, too.