While the May USDA WASDE numbers projected another season of record or near-record yields and production, there are implications for the margin of error between adequate and plentiful supplies of feed grains and oilseeds if those big yields do not materialize.This month’s USDA reports, released 10 May, triggered a massive rally in the soy complex that dragged corn and wheat along for the ride. Smaller-than-expected world and U.S. ending supplies for soybeans drove this latest move higher. Corn ending supplies were also slightly smaller than expected. Following are a few key points covered by Bob Kohlmeyer and John Baize on the day the report was issued that are important enough to highlight again:The chart below shows world corn production...
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: Consumer spending is a key driver of the U.S. economy, and the latest retail sales data indicate that spending remains robust despite inflation. In September, total retail and food service sales rose more than 6 percent year-over-year, with food service spending up 7 percent and...
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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