
The USDA's January reports left grain and oilseed markets largely unmoved, with most changes in line with expectations. The main surprise was a larger-than-expected cut to South American crop production, attributed to La Niña, with Brazilian soybean output the most affected.
A sharper South American soybean and corn shortfall tightens export supplies and supports prices, which benefits US beans and meal demand.
After 747 past bullish report events, Soybeans moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.4% to +2.1%), and +0.8% over 20.
After 1,040 past bullish report events, Corn moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.9% to +2.0%), and +0.8% over 20.
After 414 past bullish report events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -2.1% to +2.3%), and +0.3% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.