The September Grain Stocks report did not fail to be exciting. The report featured plenty of ammo for corn and soybean bulls while wheat received positive news as well. Most notably, the report found 2.114 billion bushels in storage on 1 September, far less than the 2.4 billion the market expected. Similarly, the 913 million bushels (mbu) of soybeans in storage was below the market estimate of 982 and well below the psychologically important 1-billion-bushel mark.
While the Grain Stocks report was the day’s focus, the weekly Export Inspections report was an early blip on the radar. Notably, the report set up soybeans for a more bullish day, with 36.1 mbu shipped last week, above the 33.9 mbu needed to keep pace with USDA&rsqu...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Key Takeaways: The agricultural trade surplus has become a sizable deficit: the balance swung from a $40.1 billion surplus in 2011 to a $40.7 billion deficit in 2025. Imports kept growing while exports lost momentum: between 2020 and 2025, agricultural imports increased 45 percent, compa...
USDA released its October Cattle on Feed report Friday, showing 11.4 million cattle in feedlots with capacity for 1,000 head or more, slightly below last year. September placements were the lowest for the month since records began in 1996, marking the third consecutive month of placements sett...
Regional News Dry weather across the UK and Europe is becoming increasingly concerning for the 2027 crops as planting intentions are lowered amid dry soil conditions. Delayed sowing or establishment under adverse conditions could leave crops more vulnerable to frost/freeze events and dise...
