The Market November soybeans traded at a new intrasession contract low of 1031.75/bushel on Thursday, a four-year low, but then bounced back and closed at its high for the week. The big drop came on Monday and pricing has now stabilized. There is near-term support in that old crop soybeans and basis levels remain firm on domestic crush demand. Basis levels are now above the November contract. China is buying a lot of Brazilian soybeans but its economy and demand may not be as weak as believed if it is also now buying U.S. soybeans at these cheaper prices. And those prices will continue to err on the downside unless weather starts to look more threatening than it is currently.
This dynamic is even more stark for December soym...
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...
