The Market For the week, front month contracts saw a 4 percent decline (-25.75 cents) in soybeans (1179.25/bushel), a 1 percent decline (-$4) in soymeal ($360.7/ST), and a 4.1 percent (-1.89 cents) in soyoil (43.63/pound. Speculators increased their net short position in soybeans by 3.7 percent to 90,486 contracts. USDA’s 28 June Acreage report could tank things further if it shows acres switching from corn to soybeans as some expect.
USDA’s latest Crop Progress report showed that 78 percent of expected soybean plantings were sown as of last week. The trade expected an 80 percent planting rate. Farmers are now ahead of the historical average, though still behind from last year due to rains disrupting the effort. Soybea...
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...
