The CBOT was mixed on the last full trading day before the April WASDE with the corn and wheat markets seeing support and ending higher, while the soy complex retreated, and the livestock sector collapsed on inflation-induced demand concerns. The catalyst for the day’s strength in corn was opaque but stronger basis levels and some pre-report short covering were noted. Wheat prices found support from weather concerns in the U.S. and Europe with the Matif and KC markets leading the way. As will be discussed in more detail below, the shock of higher-than-expected inflation sent the cattle and hog markets sharply lower with traders expanding short positions in cattle or making a quick exit from hog future longs. Fund activity was most pro...
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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