THE OPEN November beans: 7 higher December meal: .40 higher December soyoil: 58 higher December corn: 3 higher December wheat: 14 higher The markets opened as expected with key features being that of higher follow-through in wheat, as the tour continues through North Dakota with more negative comments concerning crops. Nothing new, but the reinforcement of loss remains constructive for price action. Oilshare rallies again with traders buying soyoil/selling meal. Rumors for meal, corn and bean business continue, but no announcements this AM. SOY
The key feature of trade in the soy complex was that of higher oilshare, with Sep. trading to 47.84%, and Sep crush t...
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...