
USDA's August WASDE raised the 2024/25 US soybean crop estimate to 4.6 billion bushels, a record and above market expectations. It also raised US export and ending stock forecasts and global ending stocks.
A larger-than-expected US crop and higher stocks add supply, which pressured soybean futures and supports lower prices for soybean meal buyers.
After 788 past bearish report events, Soybeans moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -2.0% to +1.5%), and -0.9% over 20.
After 399 past bearish report events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.4% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -2.4% to +1.2%), and -1.0% over 20.
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USDA raised the 2024/25 US soybean crop to a record above market expectations and lifted stocks, adding supply pressure.