The Market This was the fifth consecutive week of decline in soybean values. November soybeans lost 16 cents (-1.42 percent) to finish out the week at 1104/bushel. December soymeal was down $5.90 (-1.72 percent) for a contract value of 335.5/ST. December soyoil ended the week at 43.79/pound, a loss of 0.59 cents (-1.32 percent). Palm oil gained but ICE November canola lost 3.5 percent in value.
For the week, speculators increased their net short position in soybeans by 22.38 percent to 139,294. USDA’s Acreage and Quarterly Stocks reports were more a market mover for corn than for soybeans. Soybean planted acres came in a half-percent below the average pre-report estimates, meaning late planted corn acres were not swit...
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...