Today’s USDA WASDE report did not include any major unexpected changes in the supply and demand situation for the soy sector. U.S. soybean exports in 2019/20 were reduced, but U.S. soybean crush was increased as were U.S. soyoil exports. Overall, the report was relatively neutral to slightly positive. Some of the more significant changes in the report were the following for MY 2019/20:
U.S. soybean production in 2019 was reduced by 5 million bushels (96.68 MMT) after resurveying producers in the northern plains.
U.S. soybean exports were reduced by 25 million bushels to 1.65 billion bushels (44.91 MMT). That was expected based on the slow pace of U.S. soybean export thus far.
U.S. soybean crush was increased by 1...
Given yesterday’s headlines, today’s market action may not be what many expected. The dollar is little changed, crude oil is pulling back and stocks are trading higher. Crude may be the biggest piece of today’s reversal. Saudi Arabia is offering additional crude to Asian buyer...
Key Takeaways: Managed money is holding more than one million net-long contracts across agricultural markets, with corn, soybeans, and soymeal all reaching record net-long positions in September. Fundamental concerns surrounding yields, supplies, and global availability have helped justify the...
Under an Executive Order on 4 September, USDA announced $50 million in new funding to help states establish or expand meat and poultry inspection programs as part of an effort to increase processing options for livestock producers. It’s called the Stand-Up Program, which will help states...
