Export Sales for December 10-16, 2021. Wheat: Net sales of 425,400 metric tons (MT) for 2021/2022 were down 35 percent from the previous week, but up 11 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 982,900 MT for 2021/2022 were down 50 percent from the previous week and 29 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybeans: Net sales of 811,500 MT for 2021/2022--a marketing-year low--were down 38 percent from the previous week and 42 percent from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Cake and Meal: Net sales of 300,000 MT for 2021/2022 were up noticeably from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average. Soybean Oil: Net sales of 109,500 MT for 2021/2022--a marketing-ye...
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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