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China is deliberately holding off on re-engaging in formal trade negotiations.
Outlook calls for drought in the western Corn Belt and Plains through July; most of the eastern Corn Belt will be drought-free.
Corn led strength overnight while wheat and soybeans saw action on either side of unchanged.
Soybean sales during the week ended April 24 rose 55% on the week despite the seasonal lull amid fresh South American supplies. Wheat sales were also up noticeably, while corn sales slid 12% week-over-week.
Traders await weekly export sales data later this morning.
Sharp weekly declines in soybean, wheat basis on rollover to the July contracts.
Economists fear President Trump’s trade/tariff stance could push ag into a deeper recession.
GOP budget reconciliation plans remain in flux.
Soybeans favored the downside overnight while corn and soybeans saw action on either side of unchanged.
Winter wheat markets modestly rebounded from contract lows earlier in the overnight session.
Wheat saw corrective strength, soybeans saw modest selling within the recent sideways range and corn was caught in the middle during the overnight session.
Legal battles over Trump’s tariffs could jolt markets.
Corn and beans weaker, winter wheat rebounds overnight.
The HRW crop is rated above year-ago, while SRW is well below last year.
Wheat inspections during the week ended April 24, were up notably on the week, topping anlysts’ pre-report expectations. Net corn and soybean sales each declined on the week but were as expected.
Uncertainty on the trade front and generally favorable weather have grains on the defensive to open the week.
Grain and soy futures are under pressure to open the week. Cattle futures are firmer with lean hogs mixed...