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Mercosur Regional Analysis

Wheat Wheat planting is progressing rapidly. According to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange, 43 percent of the estimated 6.2 Mha have been sown. The Rosario Grain Exchange is slightly more optimistic, estimating an area of 6.9 Mha, and a production of 21 MMT. The market, in general, is taking a more intermediate stance, projecting around 6.5 Mha, and 18–19 MMT. In all cases, this represents a significant expansion. The delay in soybean harvesting caused many farmers to postpone their planting decisions and deals are still being closed, mainly for short cycles. The reasons for more wheat include: The margins are good as wheat prices have risen and farmers need cash at the end of the year. Crop rotation with winter wheat improves s...

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Market Commentary: Mixed Signals

There were lots of mixed pressures on the market today, and this week overall. Outside markets were key among them. Trading volume was modest today, except for meal, oil, and livestock. On the week, livestock and soyoil took losses, while fund long positions held up for soymeal.  While so...

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Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for August 23-29, 2024. Wheat:  Net sales of 340,000 metric tons (MT) for 2024/2025 were down 36 percent from the previous week and 17 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 638,100 MT--a marketing-year high--were up 11 percent from the previo...

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Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0625/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.67/bushel, down $0.0775 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.05/bushel, down $0.185 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $324.4/short ton, down $2.1...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Mixed Signals

There were lots of mixed pressures on the market today, and this week overall. Outside markets were key among them. Trading volume was modest today, except for meal, oil, and livestock. On the week, livestock and soyoil took losses, while fund long positions held up for soymeal.  While so...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Export Sales

Export Sales and Shipments for August 23-29, 2024. Wheat:  Net sales of 340,000 metric tons (MT) for 2024/2025 were down 36 percent from the previous week and 17 percent from the prior 4-week average. Export shipments of 638,100 MT--a marketing-year high--were up 11 percent from the previo...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 24 Corn closed at $4.0625/bushel, down $0.045 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Wheat closed at $5.67/bushel, down $0.0775 from yesterday's close.  Nov 24 Soybeans closed at $10.05/bushel, down $0.185 from yesterday's close.  Dec 24 Soymeal closed at $324.4/short ton, down $2.1...

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India’s Ethanol Conundrum and Impact on Global Markets

India is attempting to pursue its climate goals through the expansion of biofuel blending into transportation fuels, but the dynamics of the country’s agricultural systems and protectionist trade policies may stymie these efforts. The USDA recently issued an outlook that calls for India t...

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