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USDA AMS Grain Bids September 11, 2026: Corn, Soybeans, Wheat Basis and Prices - News and Statistics - IndexBox: Futures settlements as of September 10, 2026 listed CBOT corn at 514.00 cents for September 2026 and 533.75 cents for December 2026; CBOT soybeans at 1316.00 cents for September 2026 and 1332.25 cents for November 2026 ; CBOT wheat at 723.25 ... Provider: brave_search (indexbox.io)

USDA expects corn production to fall, but ups forecast for soybeans | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. Illinois eased just 3 bpa, not quite the degree crop tour implied,” Braun said in a separate X post. The decreased yield comes paired with a slight upward trend in average farm prices for dollars per bushel. The price per bushel in September is projected at $4.80, up from $4.50.: USDA expects corn production to fall, but ups forecast for soybeans | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. Illinois eased just 3 bpa, not quite the degree crop tour implied,” Braun said in a separate X post. The decreased yield comes paired with a slight upward trend in average farm prices for dollars per bushel. The price per bushel in September is projected at (agri-pulse.com)

USDA Cuts Corn Crop but Raises Soybeans as Stocks Top Trade Forecasts - Ag Bull Trading: The new demand increase therefore came primarily from soybean exports, with no additional increase in crush or biofuel oil use this month. Figure 6. Soybean yield gains in several major states offset declines elsewhere. Map labels show yield and percentage change. (agbull.com)

Demand helps pull 26/27 corn, soybean carryout lower - Brownfield Ag News: Globally, new crop wheat production was up on larger crop expectations for Argentina, Australia, Canada, and Ukraine, while exports for Russia and Ukraine were down modestly, not yet fully reflecting the Black Sea slowdown. World corn production was down, mostly because of the lower U.S. guess, with USDA also trimming exports for Brazil and Russia. Global ad (brownfieldagnews.com)

Russia Resumes Attacks on Ukraine’s Seed Oil Processing Plants | The Epoch Times: Before the Russian invasion in February 2022, Ukraine was the world’s largest exporter of sunflower oil, shipping between 5 to 6 million tons every year. Ukraine is also among the world’s largest producers of other grain and seed products, namely corn, wheat, and sunflower seeds. Provider: brave_search (theepochtimes.com)

Wheat, corn and soybeans fall in Chicago on Friday: Wheat, corn and soybean futures ended the September 4 session lower on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). Prices came under pressure ahead of the long weekend in the US, with American exchanges closed on Monday, September 7, for the Labor Day holiday. Wheat posted the largest decline. Provider: brave_search (ukragroconsult.com)

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🌽 Grains

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🌍 1D3X | Weekly Commodity & Logistics Market

Global market highlights:

1. Global grains and oilseeds markets exhibited mixed price movements influenced by weather variability, geopolitical tensions, and shifting export dynamics.

2. Dry bulk freight rates remained relatively stable with minor fluctuations, supported by steady demand in key maritime corridors.

3. Ukrainian Black Sea grain export capacity declined by approximately one-third due to intensified Russian attacks on port infrastructure, impacting global grain flows.

4. Corn and soybean futures showed volatility driven by weather stress in major producing regions and export demand uncertainties, while wheat markets remained comparatively stable.

5. Regional logistics bottlenecks, especially in Europe and the Black Sea, increased shipping costs and delayed agricultural commodity deliveries.

Part I. Logistics & Freight:

1. The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) averaged near 1,200 points, reflecting steady demand for dry bulk carriers transporting grains and other commodities.

2. Major maritime corridors including the Suez Canal and Strait of Malacca operated without significant disruptions, maintaining smooth global trade flows.

3. Ukrainian Black Sea ports such as Odesa and Chornomorsk faced severe congestion and operational challenges due to ongoing Russian attacks, reducing grain export capacity by roughly one-third.

4. Moldovan railway authorities blocked Ukraine’s only remaining large-scale grain rail export corridor at Kuchurgan-Novosavitska, further constraining Ukraine's export options.

5. Damage to Russia’s EFKO sunflower oil export facility further limited the country’s sunflower oil export capacity.

6. Alternative export routes through the Danube River and European rail networks gained importance but remain limited by capacity and higher costs.

7. Panama Canal container traffic increased notably, driven by a rise in container shipments, reflecting robust global trade activity and efficient logistics.

8. Inland transportation in Europe encountered disruptions from rail and road challenges, causing logistical bottlenecks and elevated costs for agricultural commodity movements.

Part II. Grains:

1. USDA lowered U.S. corn production forecasts for the 2026-27 marketing year, citing heat stress and crop condition declines, with corn yield cut to 178.5 bushels per acre.

2. Corn carryout stocks for 2026-27 were revised downward due to reduced beginning stocks and production cuts, tightening supply outlook.

3. Wheat production forecasts rose globally, driven by larger crops expected in Argentina, Australia, Canada, and Ukraine despite modest export reductions from Russia and Ukraine.

4. Wheat futures declined on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) amid profit-taking and pre-report positioning, with December wheat settling lower.

5. Corn futures also fell in Chicago, pressured by profit-taking and technical selling despite weather concerns in key U.S. growing regions.

6. Barley and sorghum markets remained stable with no significant changes reported during the week.

Part III. Oilseeds & Vegetable Oils:

1. USDA raised soybean production and yield estimates slightly, supported by gains in several major U.S. states offsetting declines elsewhere.

2. Soybean export demand increased, contributing to a tightening of new crop carryout stocks despite no additional increase in crush or biofuel oil use.

3. Soybean futures experienced sharp declines late in the week due to profit-taking and technical selling following the USDA yield update.

4. Russia resumed attacks on Ukrainian seed oil processing plants, notably in Dnipro, further disrupting sunflower oil exports from Ukraine, a major global supplier.

5. Ukrainian drones targeted Russia’s Caspian Sea port of Makhachkala, indicating ongoing conflict impacts on regional oilseed logistics.

6. Damage to Russia’s EFKO sunflower oil facility constrained export capacity, adding pressure on global sunflower oil supply.

7. Global adjustments for new crop soybeans were minimal, with production and export estimates for Argentina and Brazil largely unchanged.

Part IV. Regional Focus:

1. Ukraine’s export capacity remains significantly impaired due to Russian military actions targeting ports and processing facilities, reducing Black Sea grain and oilseed shipments by about one-third.

2. South American corn production is approaching record levels, but export competition and logistical challenges may influence global market dynamics.

3. European inland transport disruptions and Moldovan rail blockades are creating bottlenecks for Ukrainian grain exports, pushing reliance on alternative routes with higher costs.

4. North American markets showed mixed reactions to USDA reports, with corn and soybean futures volatile amid weather concerns and export demand shifts.

5. Argentina and Australia are expected to contribute to increased global wheat production, supporting supply despite geopolitical uncertainties.

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