Agriculture News
U.S. dollar index falls to lowest level since February as President Trump eyes early Fed chair announcement.
Basis modestly improved for soybeans and wheat amid the sharp cash price declines.
Corn futures posted contract lows amid continued selling.
Oil prices extended Monday’s sharp retreat as fears of supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict eased.
The corn and spring wheat crops ended multiple weeks of improvement.
Corn inspections led the decline for the week ended June 10, down 218,867 MT from the previous week, followed by wheat (208,660 MT) and soybeans (30,551 MT).
Generally favorable weather is drawing more attention from grain traders than U.S. involvement in the Israel/Iran conflict.
Corn, soybeans and wheat are under pressure to start the week. Livestock futures are mildly higher this morning...
Short-term trend remains bearish for corn.
Corn, soybeans and wheat mostly favored the downside during the overnight session.
June Rural Mainstreet Index moves above growth neutral.
Underlying data continues to paint a bullish supply picture for cattle market.
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Soybean sales rose noticeably during the week ended June 12, surpassing pre-report estimates. Corn sales rose 14% from the previous week.
Extreme heat will stress crops in the driest areas, though no extending blocking pattern is expected.
Cash corn, soybean and wheat prices are well under year-ago levels.
The Seasonal Drought Outlook shows the greatest area of risk for dryness is Nebraska, along with portions of southern South Dakota and far northern Kansas through September.
Soybean basis dropped sharply over the past week.
USDA is launching an $8.5 million sterile fly dispersal facility in southern Texas and unveiling a sweeping five-part plan to boost surveillance, response and eradication efforts at the border and beyond.
The broader marketplace is monitoring escalating tensions in the Middle East and awaits Fed commentary and other macroeconomic developments.