Wheat: Net sales of 328,500 metric tons for 2019/2020 were up 16 percent from the previous week, but down 12 percent from the prior 4-week average. Corn: Net sales of 562,600 MT for 2019/2020, primarily for Mexico (361,100 MT, including 22,000 MT switched from unknown destinations and decreases of 2,100 MT), Japan (88,000 MT, including 37,000 MT switched from unknown destinations and decreases of 11,300 MT), Canada (44,000 MT, including decreases of 400 MT), unknown destinations (42,300 MT), and Jamaica (16,000 MT), were partially offset by reductions for Thailand (38,400 MT) and Costa Rica (300 MT). For 2020/2021, total net sales of 2,500 MT were for Canada. Exports of 458,300 MT were primarily to Mexic...
What You Need to Know Today: After a period of limited activity, USDA reported a sizeable 613 KMT in soybean export sales, including 330 KMT to China and 283 KMT to unknown destinations, potentially also China. The purchases represent a meaningful pickup in demand and bring China closer to ful...
Key Takeaways: Dry bulk markets remain mixed with Capesize vessels seeing continued pressure from weaker demand while fixtures and rate strength gradually increases towards the smaller vessel classes. Tanker markets are pulling back from their recent highs as tonnage moves out of the Mid...
The Trump import plan for 300,000 MT of beef supplies used for ground beef, i.e., lean trim, from September through November has, according to Secretary Brooke Rollins, brought some relief to beef prices. The Executive Order states that the Secretary of Agriculture will analyze and review the m...
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