Wheat Rallies on Possible Wind/Dust Damage + Weaker Soy Crush
Wheat Rallies on Possible Wind/Dust Damage + Weaker Soy Crush  
Podcast: Grain Markets and Other Stuff
Published On: Tue Mar 18 2025
Description: Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.0:00 Wheat Rally2:29 Poor Soybean Crush5:06 China Meat Update7:59 Brazil Crop Update9:59 USTR11:22 Grain ShipmentsWheat Futures Surge Amid Storm Concerns 🌾💨Wheat futures climbed higher on Monday due to concerns over crop damage from severe windstorms and tornadoes in the Midwest and Plains. The full extent of the damage remains uncertain, but the intensity of the winds and dust is expected to impact the affected fields significantly. The rise in futures was further supported by Russia reducing its wheat export forecast and strong U.S. wheat export sales from last week. 🌪️📈Soybean Crush Declines in February 🥄📉The U.S. soybean crush hit its lowest level in five months, with NOPA members processing 177.9 million bushels in February. The crush was down 11.2% from January and fell short of trade expectations. Despite the lower crush, soybean oil stocks rose to an eight-month high, with stocks increasing by 18% from January. 📊🛢️China Renews Export Licenses for U.S. Pork & Poultry 🐖🐔China has renewed export licenses for U.S. pork and poultry facilities, allowing them to continue shipments for the next five years. However, the renewal for U.S. beef facilities is still pending. The Phase One trade agreement had expected automatic renewals, but trade tensions remain as retaliatory tariffs continue on U.S. agricultural products. 🇨🇳💥Brazil’s Soybean Harvest on Track 🇧🇷🌱Brazil’s soybean harvest is progressing at its fastest rate in 14 years, with 70% of the crop harvested as of last Thursday. Despite the accelerated pace, there are concerns about yield losses in Rio Grande do Sul due to hot and dry conditions. AgRural also reported that Brazilian farmers had planted 97% of their second corn crop. 🌾🌞Greer Aims to Smooth Tariff Implementation 💼⚖️U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer is working to ensure the smoother implementation of President Trump’s upcoming tariffs. Despite ongoing tariff-related confusion and market volatility, Greer is bringing back traditional processes, including public comments. While concerns over legal challenges persist, Trump remains firm on moving forward with the tariff plan. 📉📑U.S. Export Shipments Show Mixed Results 🚢📉U.S. corn shipments declined slightly last week, but they remained strong, with 1.7 million metric tons inspected for export. Soybean shipments dropped by 24% compared to the prior week, while wheat shipments surged by 104%, surpassing expectations. The wheat shipment increase reflects strong demand despite ongoing tariff uncertainties. 🌽🌾