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The Drought Monitor showed 55% of the U.S. was covered by abnormal dryness/drought, up five percentage points from the previous week. USDA estimated drought covered 45% of corn production areas and 39% of soybeans.
Corn, soybeans and wheat posted two-sided trade overnight but are mostly firmer this morning.
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Producer sentiment fell to its weakest reading since July 2022, triggered by crop price weakness.
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Wheat futures are expected to lead gains in the grain markets, though outside markets could restrict buyer interest.
Wheat futures posted strong gains overnight after a major dam in Ukraine was destroyed. Corn and soybeans traded solidly higher on lower-than-expected crop condition ratings.
CCI ratings for corn and beans below year-ago, spring wheat rated better than last year.
USDA’s weekly export inspection data showed a week-over-week decline in export inspections for corn, soybeans and wheat. June 1 marked the beginning of the 2023-24 wheat marketing-year,