The Market With the September WASDE fully absorbed, the trade turned its attention to central banks boosting interest rates to crush inflation but at the same time risking a recession. November soybeans closed out the trading week by losing 22.75 cents, December soyoil was off 2.28 cents, and December meal advanced by a modest $1.60/ST.
U.S. Soybean Conditions The weekly NASS Crop Progress report showed 55 percent of the soybean crop rated Good/Excellent, that is down one point from a week ago and less than the 58 percent in the category this time a year ago. Meanwhile, harvesting of the crop has begun.
Export Sales USDA’s weekly announcement of the prior week’s export sales brought disappointment relative to expe...
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...
