Agriculture News
In week ended Dec. 21, weekly corn sales totaled 1.242 MMT, up 23% from the previous week, while exports of 1.278 MMT notched a marketing-year high.
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Weekly corn, soybean and wheat sales were all within their respective ranges for week ended April 20. While cotton and pork sales were each up noticeably from the previous week and the four-week average.
Crop Consultant Dr. Michael Cordonnier’s expectations for corn and soybean plantings.
Data highlights supportive supply fundamentals for beef, struggles for pork
All food prices are now forecast to rise 6.5% in 2023 (range of 4.9% to 8.2%), down from an expected 7.5% increase last month.
The HRW CCI rating remains historically low, while the SRW rating is above average.
USDA’s export inspection data for week ended April 20, showed corn and soybeans declining notably from the previous week, while wheat inspections rose by over 100,000 MT.
Short-term trends turn sideways for corn, soybeans and soymeal.
At least two vessels carrying a combined 79,150 MT of Brazilian soybeans are heading to the U.S. soon, according to shipping data.
The report data is mildly negative compared with pre-report expectations, especially placements. But the report is not bearish.