
By November 2, French farmers had sown 84% of planned soft winter wheat area and 89% of winter barley area, both ahead of last year’s pace. Durum wheat planting reached 24%, while the corn harvest was complete by early November.
Faster winter planting supports prospects for timely establishment of the next grain crop, while completion of corn harvest makes the crop available to the market. The report gives no indication of yield outcomes, so the price implication is limited.
After 406 past neutral report events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (47% higher; middle half -1.6% to +1.5%), and +0.0% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 770 past neutral report events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.6%), and +0.7% over 20.
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