The Market The USDA July WASDE was directionally bearish but not as much as expected. The trade initially turned higher after the report’s release but couldn’t sustain the turnaround. Instead, the week involved the November contract falling from grace, or at least dropping below the psychological $11 level. The next support level is $10.50 but with nothing to stop its fall except perhaps very unfavorable weather in August, sub-$10/bushel soybeans are in sight.
December soymeal had an equally bad week. There was a marketing year low for exports last week, and then two days this week of hitting new contract lows. Competition from South America and any softening in crush margins will take a further toll.
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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...
