May WASDE Soy Highlights Today USDA released its May WASDE report, which includes its first forecasts for MY 2018/19. While almost certain to vary from what actually will occur, they do provide a better understanding of USDA analysts’ perspective. First, following are key changes in USDA estimates for MY 2017/18:
The U.S. soybean crush volume was increased by 20 million bushels to 1.99 billion bushels (54.16 MMT) based on continued large monthly output. U.S. soybean ending stocks were reduced by 20 million bushels to 530 million bushels (14.43 MMT). U.S. soymeal exports were raised from 11.34 MMT to 11.52 MMT. U.S. soyoil exports were increased from 0.91 MMT to 1.04 MMT based on recent large sales. U.S. domestic soyoil u...
What You Need to Know Today: USDA reports are delayed until Tuesday due to the federal holiday on Monday. Over the weekend, President Trump announced a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Russia warmly welcomed and confirmed this ceasefire by conducting more strikes against Ukraine. Specific...
On Saturday, 10 October, at a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, President Trump said that the U.S. and Mexico would come to terms on a new trade deal, and he said Canada does not need to be part of the deal. Trump called the coming agreement with Mexico “great” but gave no d...
Key Takeaways: The United States has steadily lost global wheat export market share since the 1970s, falling from the world's leading exporter to a projected fifth place in 2026/27. The rapid expansion of Black Sea wheat exports, driven by improved productivity and export infrastructure, has r...
