Average Trade Expectation is for No Change in US Corn Stocks/Use, But Estimates Do Vary Widely

Summary:  There were 35 that estimated an “implied” ratio of corn ending stocks/total use.  December corn futures (the day of a WASDE report) is strongly correlated to the WASDE’s projection of ending stocks/use.  The average trade estimate for the October WASDE’s stocks/use ratio is 9.5%, unchanged from the previous month.  A simple price model forecasts…

Brazil’s October Soybean Exports Could Be 3.0 MMT Vs 2.42 MMT Last Year.

Summary: Brazil shipped 445,000 MT of soybeans this past week. There were 71,000 MT shipped from Argentina. US soybean exports are estimated at 470,000 MT. Brazil’s October exports could be 3.0 MMT. USDA projection is a record 86.5 MMT. Exports are slightly ahead of the pace need to meet the USDA’s projection. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Last week  Brazil…