Agriculture News
Placements dropped 3.3% from year-ago and fell below the bottom end of pre-report expectations.
Beef stocks rose less than normal, while pork inventories increased more than average.
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Corn sales during the week ended Jan. 16 rose 62% from the previous week, while soybean sales were more than double. Meanwhile, wheat sales slid 68%, missing pre-report expectations.
Corn, soybeans and wheat faced price pressure overnight in reaction to Argentina cutting grain and soy export taxes through midyear.
Cash corn prices above year-ago, soybean prices still below last year at this time.
Corn, soybeans and wheat mildly favored the downside overnight, but selling was limited and markets are trading high-range early this morning.
Corn and soybean basis weakens as cash prices rise.