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Market Commentary: Wheat Gains on Weather Concerns; Inflation Data Sinks Livestock Futures

The CBOT was mixed on the last full trading day before the April WASDE with the corn and wheat markets seeing support and ending higher, while the soy complex retreated, and the livestock sector collapsed on inflation-induced demand concerns. The catalyst for the day’s strength in corn was opaque but stronger basis levels and some pre-report short covering were noted. Wheat prices found support from weather concerns in the U.S. and Europe with the Matif and KC markets leading the way. As will be discussed in more detail below, the shock of higher-than-expected inflation sent the cattle and hog markets sharply lower with traders expanding short positions in cattle or making a quick exit from hog future longs. Fund activity was most pro...

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Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.4925/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.085/bushel, down $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.82/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $354.3/short ton, up $9.6...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Mercosur Regional Analysis

Corn Argentina’s corn harvest only advanced by 2 percentage points last week as the rains show no mercy, making it difficult for farmers to enter the fields. Moreover, the focus of those who can enter fields remains on soybeans, which are typically harvested as soon as possible and take p...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

European Market Analysis

Regional News  ProZerno forecasts Russia’s 2024 total grain production will hit 135-136 MMT, down from 144.9 MMT in 2023. Wheat production is forecast to fall from 92.8 to 88 MMT this year, with barley production down from 21.1 to 18 MMT. Russia’s corn production should fall fr...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Jul 24 Corn closed at $4.4925/bushel, down $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Wheat closed at $6.085/bushel, down $0.1375 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soybeans closed at $11.82/bushel, up $0.0475 from yesterday's close.  Jul 24 Soymeal closed at $354.3/short ton, up $9.6...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Mercosur Regional Analysis

Corn Argentina’s corn harvest only advanced by 2 percentage points last week as the rains show no mercy, making it difficult for farmers to enter the fields. Moreover, the focus of those who can enter fields remains on soybeans, which are typically harvested as soon as possible and take p...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

European Market Analysis

Regional News  ProZerno forecasts Russia’s 2024 total grain production will hit 135-136 MMT, down from 144.9 MMT in 2023. Wheat production is forecast to fall from 92.8 to 88 MMT this year, with barley production down from 21.1 to 18 MMT. Russia’s corn production should fall fr...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Market Commentary: Weather Worries Nearing a Ceiling

Large supplies and a strong dollar took their toll this week on corn and soybeans, but they still managed to outperform. Weather worries pushed wheat higher for a seventh straight session, and pork finally took a fall.  There was high volume trading in corn today but without any strong fee...

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On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.

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