Weekly Cash Comments

Grain basis was mostly lower to unchanged to close the week.

On average, corn was down one cent this week. Ethanol plants followed closely losing one and a half cents. With recent decreases in demand for gasoline and large production expectations it seems ethanol buyers are hesitant to pay a premium for corn. Corn along the river and in the gulf saw a drop in basis of one and a quarter cents.

Nationally soybean basis was down slightly, losing half a cent per bushel. Soybean basis along the river was the biggest loser this week losing almost four cents per bushel. Although strong world demand has added support to the futures market that support has yet to be seen in the cash market along the river. Crush facilities have seen signs of support gaining nearly one cent this week. Continued global demand for for soyoil is expected throughout the year.

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—Kevin McNew