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Black Sea Regional Analysis

Russian Grain Markets 18–22 September 2023  The Russian bear continued marching over all grains in European Russia without exception. The Asian part of Russia was more stable but sooner or later the bear will reach that part of the country as well as the domestic crop is huge and far exceeds Russia’s needs.  The export market remains unmistakably bearish and part of the reason beyond global bearish sentiments is the lack of international players on the market to force competition. Some traders believe that grain prices in the ports have already reached their bottom levels, however export duties and higher input costs for farmers are scaring the bull off. At the beginning of the marketing year, the wheat export duty...

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Market Commentary: SCOTUS Ruling, South America Weather Send CBOT Lower

The CBOT turned lower on Monday, with the back-and-forth action of the Supreme Court and President Trump regarding tariffs on foreign imports driving volatility. For the ag markets, the biggest impact of the SCOTUS ruling seems to be doubts that China will adhere to its soybean purchase plan, a...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.275/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $5.7375/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.4975/bushel, down $0.035 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $312.5/short ton, down $1.3 fro...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Mercosur Regional Analysis

Corn Rains finally arrived across much of Argentina’s agricultural region, halting the crop deterioration seen in recent weeks. The core corn and soybean region benefited most, with some areas receiving up to 100 mm. However, localized damage from excess moisture, wind and hail affected a...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: SCOTUS Ruling, South America Weather Send CBOT Lower

The CBOT turned lower on Monday, with the back-and-forth action of the Supreme Court and President Trump regarding tariffs on foreign imports driving volatility. For the ag markets, the biggest impact of the SCOTUS ruling seems to be doubts that China will adhere to its soybean purchase plan, a...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.275/bushel, up $0 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $5.7375/bushel, down $0.065 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.4975/bushel, down $0.035 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $312.5/short ton, down $1.3 fro...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Mercosur Regional Analysis

Corn Rains finally arrived across much of Argentina’s agricultural region, halting the crop deterioration seen in recent weeks. The core corn and soybean region benefited most, with some areas receiving up to 100 mm. However, localized damage from excess moisture, wind and hail affected a...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

CFTC COT Report Analysis

Friday’s CFTC report showed funds expanding long positions across the major ag futures contracts for the fifth straight week. Funds added 95,000 contracts to their all-ags net long position, with buying in the soy complex driving about two-thirds of the increase.  The soy complex saw...

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