All had been hoping that the long-awaited USDA reports released today (originally scheduled for publication on 11 January) would reveal new insight, create some new market expectations or inspire the markets. Unfortunately, none of this was realized. Instead, they provided much of what had been anticipated, and that meant no unexpected gyrations in the markets. Following are the important highlights of these reports: Soybeans
The 2018 U.S. soybean yield was reduced by 0.5 bushels/acre, decreasing production by 56 million bushels. Exports were lowered by 25 million bushels. U.S. crush was increased by 10 million bushels. U.S. ending supplies dropped from 955 million bushels in the December WASDE to 910 million bushels today, which co...
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...
