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Soybeans– Soybeans traded 5 3/4 cents lower today, after trading down 4 1/4 cents in the overnight. Yesterday, the EPA released a proposal for a 50% or 100% reallocation to larger refiners for the waived obligations of small refiners. The rate cut should help make the dollar weaker, which is supportive of export prices. US soybean prices are still at …

Soybeans– Soybean harvest is now 5% complete, which slightly ahead of the average pace for this time of year at 3%. Soybean ratings stand at 63% good/excellent, -1 point from last week. Last year at this time, soybean ratings were 64% good/excellent. Soybean oil stocks are at an 8-month low, while August crush was up 20%. The eastern part of …

Soybeans– Soybeans traded slightly lower following the rally after Friday’s WASDE. According to IEM estimates, parts of the central Midwest including parts of Missouri and Illinois are at their driest levels on record for the past 30 days. Other forecasters have the central Midwest at the top 10 or top 5 driest level in the past 133 years. The eastern …

Soybeans– Soybeans traded 11 ¾ cents higher after today’s report. Area planted was increased from 80.8 ma to 81.1 ma. Area harvested was increased from 80.1 ma in August to 80.3 ma. Yield was lowered from 53.6 bpa to 53.5. The production estimate for new crop soybeans is now 4,301 mb. Exports were decreased from August at 1,705 mb to …

Soybeans– The WASDE report comes out tomorrow morning. The average estimate for soybean yield is 53.2 bpa, compared to 53.6 bpa in August. Analyst estimates for soybean yield are 54.0 bpa on the high end and 52.4 bpa on the low end. Acreage is expected to be unchanged at 80.1 ma. The average estimate for soybean production is 4,262 bb, …

Soybeans– Soybeans traded lower on fears of the USDA lowering new crop exports. Reportedly China has already made purchases for 94% of their October needs and 15% of their needs for November.  China has been making the majority of their purchases recently from Brazil. Trump was granted a fast-track on his ruling for his recent tariffs, with arguments starting on …

Soybeans– Soybeans had a small move lower today just like corn. China’s government approved a new GMO variety of soybeans to enhance their production. Domestic production is a small part of their typical supply but it emphasizes China’s focus on a supply chain they control. China has also made significant investments in South America, particularly Brazil, to boost their Ag …

Soybeans– Soybeans traded higher to start the week, after seeing a small gain in the overnight. S&P Global estimates soybean yield at 53.8 bpa, compared to the USDA at 53.6 bpa. China imported a record number of soybeans in August at 12.279 mt. The northwest Plains and central Kansas are expected to see rains this week, while the central and …

Soybeans– Soybeans were slightly higher today after falling lower the previous two trading days. Rabobank now estimates Brazil’s new crop soybeans at 175 mt after increasing the planted area estimated by 1.5%. IMEA agrees with the higher planted area estimate, with higher expectations for Mato Grasso plantings. 16% of US soybean areas are under drought, compared to 19% a year …

Soybeans– The tariff situation is attracting more attention with the Supreme Court now expected to rule on Trump’s tariffs in October. If the Supreme Court rules against Trump, countries could ask for tariff refunds. Dryness in the eastern belt and parts of the South weighed negatively on soybean ratings, with condition declines seen in Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The Midwest …