Report goes beyond analyzing market reaction and examines other responses, including policy actions proposed by industry groups and steps Congress could take
China has increased purchases of U.S. soybeans over past week to cover needs for this fall
Hot and dry weather continue to be a concern in several areas of eastern Europe into Asia
While there are still pockets of concern, crops came through last week’s hot spell mostly in decent shape
Tropical Storm Fay brings heavy rains to parts of the Mid-Atlantic
Increased exports of soybeans are expected as U.S. remains most competitive global origin
Next week's new crop sales will be quite strong given daily announcements of China in recent days
Over last three weeks, recovery pace in ethanol production has slowed dramatically
Brazilian soy production seen expanding
Check out the first Monday Mycotoxin & Crop Report of the season
Kenya would be second FTA partner that U.S. has on the continent of Africa, following Morocco which came into effect in 2006
Trump says relationship with China has been severely damaged by actions around coronavirus epidemic
USDA confirmed larger old-crop corn supplies amid weaker demand
The story has shifted from dire predictions of meat shortages to one of potential oversupply, soft demand and a relative return to normal
New-crop balance sheet is poised to show a hefty carryout
Soybeans are expected to make a comeback in 2020 with China’s growing hog herd the key reason
USDA will likely account for the smaller crops coming out of the EU and Russia in its report this Friday
Changes expected in USDA June Report
Crop conditions are likely to be steady to possibly slightly lower when reported later this afternoon
$9.5B in funding has been offered as financial support for producers impacted by COVID-19-driven supply, demand and revenue disruptions
Corn usage was still almost 35% below 460M bushels seen in same month last year
USDA reduced the planted corn acreage estimate by 5 million acres
Corn crop was rated 73% good to excellent up from 72% last week
Exporters are sending safety letters with cargoes instead of Covid-19 free declarations
Impact of the economic slowdown adds uncertainty to June crop report
China wants guarantee of coronavirus-free cargoes; American exporters reluctant to sign
A long-term commitment to invest in our aging infrastructure is essential to the overall health of the industry
Changing marketing patterns, largely driven by COVID-19, may create higher capacity demand this harvest season
Potential increase to Brazil’s corn crop is yet another blow to prices
United Animal Health needed to upgrade its packaging operations