The Market In this holiday shortened trading week, November soybeans are up 23.5 cents (2.35 percent). The rally in prices has caused deliveries to increase against December futures. Futures have been rising but basis levels are weak, raising doubts about real demand.
December soymeal is up $13.50 (4.3 percent) but is now up against resistance levels.
December soyoil was up today but for the week thus far is down 0.84 cents (-4.3 percent). November canola are down 4.3 percent.
USDA’s Crop Progress report showed a larger than expected drop in quality. There was a 2-point drop in the share of soybeans rated good in quality, though the crop still gets high marks.
The USDA weekly Export Sales report for the...
What You Need to Know Today: Russia rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, including a proposal to halt attacks on civilian shipping that could help restore grain flows from Ukrainian ports. Tyson Foods announced plans to permanently close its Joslin, Illinois, beef processing facili...
The big news in the cattle markets yesterday was Tyson Foods’ move to close two more beef plants. One of them, the Joslin, Illinois, plant was shuttered immediately after the announcement. The other, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, is a case-ready plant that does not slaughter cattle. Tyson also...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Wednesday. In July, the CPI rose 0.1 percent, seasonally adjusted, and rose 3.4 percent over the last 12 months, not seasonally adjusted. The index for all items less food and energy, or the “core” infla...
