The Market For the week, the July soybean contract fell 1.6 percent in value and is trading at 1160.5/bushel, its lowest level in three years. November soybeans ended the week at 1120/bushel, a loss of 2.5 percent. July soymeal is now at 361.8/ST, down 0.7 percent on the week. Soymeal remains the only component of the grain and oilseeds futures market that is trading above the 100-day average and is supported by speculators being net long. Soyoil gained 0.59 percent this week and is valued at 43.94/pound. Crush margins are still very positive.
There are three overhanging bearish factors for the soybean market: 1) Brazil’s soybean price dropped, indicating flooding is less of a concern. 2) A chance of rain in the extended for...
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...
