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Soybean Prices Decline as Weakness in Futures Continues

Soybean prices struggle with a downturn in futures contracts. This report outlines key figures, expected export sales, and acreage planted estimates, indicating ongoing pressure in the market.

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Pricing Trends: Soybean contracts faced a decline of 5 to 6 cents, reflecting a weak market trend. The nearby cash bean price decreased by 4 1/4 cents, settling at $9.46 1/4. Furthermore, soymeal futures reported a loss of $1.50 per ton, and soy oil futures dropped by 18 points, indicating bearish conditions across the sector.

Export Sales Projections: According to the USDA's projections, soybean export sales for 2024/25 are anticipated to range between 0.4 to 0.9 MMT, with new crop sales estimated at 0-50,000 MT. This shows a cautious outlook as export demand seems uncertain, potentially leading to price pressure.

Acreage Estimates: Allendale's estimates for the 2025 soybean planted acreage total stands at 84.28 million acres, signaling a stable production capacity. Simultaneously, Abiove revised the Brazilian soybean crop estimate down to 170.9 MMT, slightly lowering previous numbers by 0.8 MMT. Although this reduction could limit supply, market reactions imply traders are reacting more significantly to immediate pricing pressures rather than future supply constraints.

Overall, the combination of declining prices and uncertain export sales may negatively impact investor sentiment regarding soybean-related stocks in the short term. The expectation of increased acreage could also suggest pressure on prices if demand does not significantly pick up soon.
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