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Oilseed Highlights – Down but Not Out

The Market After November soybeans hit a new year high of 1428/bushel, they slid this week by 19.25 cents to 1382.5/bushel. With 20 percent of U.S. soybean area in a categorically serious drought and supplies deemed tight in 2023/24, buyers may have sensed some desperation. They bought 1.7 MMT of new MY U.S. soybeans this week despite Brazil shoveling them out readily. Meal and oil also fell back this week despite recent higher gains.  Regardless of the near-term market vacillations, what is certain is the long-term bull market for oilseeds. One forecast indicates an expected CAGR of 8.2 percent through 2030. Brazil assumes it will be a prime beneficiary of the trend. The Agriculture Ministry’s Projections of Agribusiness, Br...

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Summary of Futures

Mar 25 Corn closed at $4.5775/bushel, up $0.07 from yesterday's close. Mar 25 Wheat closed at $5.405/bushel, up $0.1125 from yesterday's close. Mar 25 Soybeans closed at $9.9775/bushel, up $0.06 from yesterday's close. Mar 25 Soymeal closed at $307.3/short ton, down $1.3 from yes...

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