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Brazil Weather Starting to Attract Attention

While it is difficult to assess the impact of weather on Brazil's overall crop production at this point in time, it is safe to say that it will be difficult to reach the current soybean production estimate there and that  corn's is likely too high as well.We’ve commented recently about the apparent disconnect between the mainstream weather reports from Brazil compared to actual reports received from clients actually farming there. For most of the past two months, the daily weather summaries have simply said “weather in Brazil is good for crop development.” Meanwhile, farmers in central and northeast Brazil have been talking about extreme drought coupled with very hot temperatures. Another conversation with a client in Brazil earlier th...

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Export Inspections: Corn and Wheat Up, Soybeans and Sorghum Down

The USDA’s weekly export inspections report will continue to be issued during the ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government, until further notice. However, there is a temporary suspension of the weekly export sales and monthly supply and demand reports. Nonetheless, USDA is repor...

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Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa Regional Analysis

16 October was World Bread Day, just in case you missed it. The European Commodity Exchange held in Berlin Germany last week was well attended with over 4,000 people registered. There were many attendees from Turkey, Egypt, and across North Africa, fewer from Africa and the Middle East but stil...

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Market Commentary: Trade Optimism Sparks Soy, Corn Rally

News that President Trump may be taking a more conciliatory stand towards China and that key leaders from Beijing and Washington are meeting to discuss the trade war emboldened funds on Monday. The soy complex was the upside leader with soybeans posting a bullish technical day as funds position...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Export Inspections: Corn and Wheat Up, Soybeans and Sorghum Down

The USDA’s weekly export inspections report will continue to be issued during the ongoing partial shutdown of the federal government, until further notice. However, there is a temporary suspension of the weekly export sales and monthly supply and demand reports. Nonetheless, USDA is repor...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa Regional Analysis

16 October was World Bread Day, just in case you missed it. The European Commodity Exchange held in Berlin Germany last week was well attended with over 4,000 people registered. There were many attendees from Turkey, Egypt, and across North Africa, fewer from Africa and the Middle East but stil...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Trade Optimism Sparks Soy, Corn Rally

News that President Trump may be taking a more conciliatory stand towards China and that key leaders from Beijing and Washington are meeting to discuss the trade war emboldened funds on Monday. The soy complex was the upside leader with soybeans posting a bullish technical day as funds position...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.2325/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Wheat closed at $5.0475/bushel, up $0.01 from yesterday's close.  Nov 25 Soybeans closed at $10.3175/bushel, up $0.1225 from yesterday's close.  Dec 25 Soymeal closed at $285/short ton, up $4 from ye...

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