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University of Minnesota economist Ed Usset says that weather is the main price driver this time of year, with trade a significant but secondary factor, estimating a 60/40 split. U.S. crop condition ratings are at their highest in more than 20 years while trade tensions with China and Mexico are peaking.
He sees a late June or early July rally as unlikely.
Strong crop ratings and trade-related weakness point to lower corn and soybean prices, and the lack of a likely rally means feed buyers can expect softer spot values.
brownfieldagnews.comMark DorenkampJun 15, 2018After 357 past bearish weather events, Corn moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -2.2% to +1.3%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 363 past bearish weather events, Soybeans moved a median -0.6% over 5 sessions (42% higher; middle half -2.5% to +1.1%), and -0.2% 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.
Economist attributes bearish grain pricing to top crop ratings (weather ~60%) and peaking trade tensions with China (~40%), covering both supply and demand drivers.
