Today’s USDA WASDE report did not include any major unexpected changes in the supply and demand situation for the soy sector. U.S. soybean exports in 2019/20 were reduced, but U.S. soybean crush was increased as were U.S. soyoil exports. Overall, the report was relatively neutral to slightly positive. Some of the more significant changes in the report were the following for MY 2019/20:
U.S. soybean production in 2019 was reduced by 5 million bushels (96.68 MMT) after resurveying producers in the northern plains.
U.S. soybean exports were reduced by 25 million bushels to 1.65 billion bushels (44.91 MMT). That was expected based on the slow pace of U.S. soybean export thus far.
U.S. soybean crush was increased by 1...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...