It was a mixed day but mostly lower volume (except for soyoil) as the market appears generally comfortable with current values. Even Russia’s charge that Ukraine has attacked the Motherland did not cause a reaction. Thus far this week, corn is down 10 cents, soybeans down 4, and SRW off by 9 cents.

USDA’s Export Sales report reinforced the current lull in U.S. sales as Brazil dominates. Commitments were in the mid- to lower range of estimates. However, the trade is hoping to learn by tomorrow whether the 11-cent jump in March corn yesterday was the result of a rumored sale to China. The continued softening in corn values is making the U.S. more competitive with Brazil and should start to show in sales.

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