The Market The soy complex spent most of the week shedding value. July soymeal fell 2.89 percent, July soybeans lost 1.2 percent, and July soyoil gave up 0.37 percent. Prices must fall more. Brazilian soybean prices are low enough that U.S. importers purchased two cargoes (33,000 MT and 46,150 MT) with shipment in late April. Brazil soybeans are priced at around $2/bushel less than U.S. soybeans, which easily covers the cost of shipping. More purchases are expected though the total volume may not be huge.
Notably, speculators raised their net long position last week by 9 percent to 111,256 contracts. Export Sales Soybean sales continue dropping, down 73 percent last week, as Brazil owns the market. Meal and oil shipments a...
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...
