U.S. Soy Export Sales Highlights Today’s USDA/FAS export sales report for the week ending 16 September indicated exporters of U.S. soybeans and soymeal had reasonably good success selling soybeans and soymeal for export during the week. However, as expected export sales and exports of soyoil were minimal. Net sales of soybeans for export totaled 902,900 MT for shipment in 2021/22 and 10,000 MT for export in 2022/23. The top sales for 2021/22 were for China (624,200 MT), Mexico (85,300 MT), Egypt (58,000 MT), Japan (43,700 MT), and the Netherlands (30,800 MT). Those sales and others were partially offset by reductions of 132,000 MT for China and 800 MT to unknown destinations. The sale for shipment in 2022/23 were for unknown destina...
There are plenty of major headlines moving across the markets today, but the reaction beneath them remains cautious. Crude oil is holding steady despite reports of progress involving the Strait of Hormuz, corn and soybeans remain tied to changing weather forecasts, and wheat continues to weigh...
Key Takeaways: Sugarcane is the world’s largest crop by total production volume, surpassing major commodities such as corn, wheat, and soybeans, and supplies roughly 80 percent of global sugar production. Sugarcane’s perennial growth cycle allows farmers to harvest multiple crops f...
Russian Grain Markets: 27–31 July 2026 Russian grain prices declined sharply during the week under review as new-crop supplies entered the market and demand weakened. Corn and barley prices declined, while both milling and feed wheat and rye experienced larger losses. The harvest campaign...
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