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Mercosur Regional Analysis

Corn Argentina’s corn harvest only advanced by 2 percentage points last week as the rains show no mercy, making it difficult for farmers to enter the fields. Moreover, the focus of those who can enter fields remains on soybeans, which are typically harvested as soon as possible and take precedence over corn.  Meanwhile, the vessel lineup remains high (close to 2 MMT), and the corn is not reaching the ports at the necessary speed. Exporters are paying more each day for corn with immediate unloading and replacements remaining high with a very large counter-margin. Now, there are practically no sellers left for corn in nearby positions. There are only some small lots for 15 May heard at 75N, but demand is showing no interest with...

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Market Commentary: A Bounce but Fundamentals Unchanged

Unlike in previous days, commodity futures opened higher today and sustained upward momentum. There was some short covering and some correction from over-sold but it is unlikely the market has found a seasonal bottom. There is good demand, but there is also the potential for record crops. Next...

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Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for July 25-31, 2025 Wheat: Net sales of 737,800 metric tons (MT) for 2025/2026 were up 25 percent from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 667,700 MT were up noticeably from the previous week and up 38 percent from the prior 4-wee...

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Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.07/bushel, up $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.1825/bushel, up $0.0975 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $9.9375/bushel, up $0.0925 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $285.2/short ton, up $3.9 from...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: A Bounce but Fundamentals Unchanged

Unlike in previous days, commodity futures opened higher today and sustained upward momentum. There was some short covering and some correction from over-sold but it is unlikely the market has found a seasonal bottom. There is good demand, but there is also the potential for record crops. Next...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for July 25-31, 2025 Wheat: Net sales of 737,800 metric tons (MT) for 2025/2026 were up 25 percent from the previous week and from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 667,700 MT were up noticeably from the previous week and up 38 percent from the prior 4-wee...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.07/bushel, up $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Sep 25 Wheat closed at $5.1825/bushel, up $0.0975 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $9.9375/bushel, up $0.0925 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $285.2/short ton, up $3.9 from...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Mixed Day Awaiting New Inputs

There were few fundamental inputs, but today’s agricultural futures markets established new contract lows for corn, SRW and HRS. There was a new contract high for feeder cattle.   The market has received new private sector crop estimates and next comes crop tours and the August...

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