Wheat: Net sales reductions of 95,600 metric tons (MT) for 2020/2021--a marketing-year low--were down noticeably from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 137,400 MT for 2020/2021 were down 74 percent from the previous week and 72 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 165,300 MT for 2020/2021 were down 44 percent from the previous week, but up 86 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 202,000 MT for 2020/2021 were up 24 percent from the previous week and 66 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil: Net sales of 6,100 MT for 2020/2021 were up 67 percent from the previous week and 3 percent from the prior...
What You Need to Know Today: Markets got a surprise with a corn yield of 181.2 bushels/acre in the October WASDE, above the average estimate of 177.6 bushels/acre and up from USDA’s September estimate of 178.5 bushels/acre. Although stronger demand is expected to absorb some of the addit...
Key Takeaways: On Friday afternoon, President Trump announced that Russia will “immediately supply over 300,000 Tons of Diesel Fuel” to the United States. The deal, typical of this administration, is light on details but promises an additional 500,000 tons in November and 1 m...
The USDA has lowered its 2026 red meat production forecasts slightly while forecasting a slight increase in broiler production. Beef is now projected at 24.802 billion pounds, 75 million pounds less than in September. Cow slaughter is expected to be up; however, this will be offset by lower ste...
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