Action elsewhere was modest but there was large volume in the wheat pits with a second day in a row of strong closes. Corn and soybeans gained a few pennies but remain well off from their highs.
USDA’s Export Sales report affirmed the demand for U.S. crops. Old crop wheat sales were higher, corn exports were as expected after China’s large purchases, old crop soybeans were higher than expected and both meal and oil sales were up over the previous week.
The Biden Administration is concerned about inflation and especially in food prices, but it used the wrong policies to address the problem. Last week it proposed higher loan rates to try and address price risk but at half the levels already offered by the marketplace...
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...
