Tomorrow USDA releases a lot of much anticipated data: WASDE projections, quarterly grain stocks, and final annual crop production. Markets will be looking at revised yields, stocks, and acreage details which were murky and uncertain through the spring and fall. For the livestock markets, it will be all about the WASDE export forecasts, as trade is the driver. While, the Japan-U.S. deal is in place, and restores tariff equity with other exporters and was reflected in the December WASDE, it may still be too early for USDA to fully include the China deal (or not), since it’s not actually signed and won’t be until next Wednesday. However, the broiler export forecast does reflect China’s opening of its market. Also, while Mex...
Key Takeaways: Global vegetable oil production continues to expand, but the major oils are being driven by very different supply, demand, and trade dynamics. Palm oil faces heavy near-term supply pressure from rising Malaysian inventories, while Indonesia’s B50 mandate and El Niño...
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What You Need to Know Today: U.S. corn condition ratings took a surprise turn for the worse in Monday’s report, with 54 percent rated good/excellent (down 3 percent). Dry weather in the U.S. Wheat Belt is stalling planting and causing concerns for the 2027 crop, in turn boosting futures...
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