Generally, the higher they rise the harder they fall but today’s correction on a still murky weather report ended with some restraint from going completely overboard. This crop has been damaged and as today’s Drought Monitor map reinforces, it is getting damaged further.
It will be reflected in Monday’s USDA Crop Progress report with further reductions in the quality of the crops in the heart of the production area. There is at least the signal of a pattern change for July, and that is significant, though not conclusive. The near-term chance for some showers in the eastern side of the Belt is hopeful but looks too weak to be significantly altering. The emphasis is on “chance” and while some may buy the...
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...
