
Grain markets lost bullish momentum as spring planting neared completion across the Corn Belt, with corn 93% and soybeans 87% planted. USDA's first crop condition ratings put corn at 67% good to excellent and soybeans at 66%.
Argentina's projected corn crop is 15 million tonnes above last year, and South American harvest exports are undercutting U.S. old-crop sales.
Seasonal selling pressure and cheaper South American supplies are pushing corn, soybean and wheat prices lower, which lowers feed ingredient costs for buyers in the near term.
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Seasonal slump with planting nearly complete, large Argentine crop and South American exports undercutting US old-crop sales.