The September WASDE report has now come and gone, and we are here to pick up the pieces. In general, the bears got to celebrate National Chocolate Milkshake Day. Here are the high or low points depending upon one’s position in the market:
Corn and soybean yields were not hurt as much as expected by this summer’s hot, dry conditions.
Despite rising insurance claims of both “prevented plantings” (up 0.7 percent for corn and 2.6 percent for soybeans) and lower planted plus failed acres (down 1.7 percent for corn and 1 percent for soybeans), harvested acres were higher than expected.
USDA did not lower yield and output as much as anticipated.
Corn carryover was raised by 19 million bushels, the...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
Key Takeaways: Drought remains a major threat to global agricultural production, particularly in regions with limited rainfall and growing water scarcity. Commercially available drought-tolerant traits in corn, soybeans, and wheat have generally delivered modest yield improvements, limiting th...
