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2875 KS-63
Seneca, KS 66538
Daily Market Update – September 11, 2025Futures Recap
Commodity Move Price
Corn
Steady
$4.170
Soybeans
Up 6.4
$10.316
Weather
Global Weather Highlights
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Argentina’s Rosario Exchange places the 2025/26 corn crop estimate at 61 million metric tons, assuming normal rainfall. The 2024/25 harvest was revised upward to 50 mmt. TradingView
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European southern grain belts remain under stress; Spain and southern France are facing tightening soil moisture.
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Australia is seeing mixed rainfall; some regions with surplus moisture, others dry—crop prospects remain generally stable.
United States Weather Overview
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The Eastern and Midwestern Corn Belt continue to see hot, dry conditions. Several areas—Ohio, Indiana, Illinois—have registered top-five driest Augusts on record.
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Frost risk remains low but nighttime lows in northern Plains could dip near frost thresholds later this week.
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Southern Plains and Delta regions are dry, hampering late-season crop fill.
Northeast Kansas Weather & Crop Snapshot
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Light rains (0.1–0.3") fell in isolated pockets; most areas stayed dry.
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Corn in late grain-fill with picking starting in early-harvest zones. Soybeans are nearing full maturity; leaf drop accelerating.
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Temperatures look to be moderate this week with highs in mid-80s, overnight lows in low 60s; no major rain expected.
Macro & Market Drivers
WASDE & Production Expectations
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The USDA will release its Crop Production and WASDE reports this Friday at 11 a.m. CST. Market consensus expects yield and production cuts for both corn and soybeans vs. August estimates, though both crops remain near record levels. Global wheat stocks are projected to increase slightly. China remains largely absent from U.S. soybean commitments. Objective yield estimates will be included this month. DTN Professional Feed+1
Argentina Crop & Acreage Forecasts
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Rosario Exchange projects 61 mmt for Argentina’s 2025/26 corn crop if weather cooperates. Last season’s numbers have also been raised. TradingView+1
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Soybean acreage in Argentina is expected to decline, with some shift toward more corn planting.
China’s Soybean Sourcing for October
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China booked about 7.5 mmt of soybeans for October delivery, of which nearly all came from Brazil. U.S. soybeans remain uncompetitive due to a 23% tariff. Analysts estimate U.S. could miss out on 14–16 mmt of potential soybean exports if China continues delaying purchases.
Biofuels and Policy Uncertainty
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Renewed debate on RIN obligations and whether refiners will face full obligations. Recent biofuel policy signals have unsettled soy oil and ethanol markets.
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Ethanol margins remain generally strong due to low corn costs and reduced competition from foreign renewable diesel.
Looking Ahead
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Friday’s WASDE/Crop Production report is likely to set the tone for corn and soybean pricing into fall.
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Export inspections and the weekly export sales report will be watched for signs of China return.
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Weather remains a wildcard: dry stress in eastern Corn Belt, potential for cool nights in the north.
Ag Fun Fact
| Commodity | Move | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Corn | Steady | $4.170 |
| Soybeans | Up 6.4 | $10.316 |
Argentina’s Rosario Exchange places the 2025/26 corn crop estimate at 61 million metric tons, assuming normal rainfall. The 2024/25 harvest was revised upward to 50 mmt. TradingView
European southern grain belts remain under stress; Spain and southern France are facing tightening soil moisture.
Australia is seeing mixed rainfall; some regions with surplus moisture, others dry—crop prospects remain generally stable.
The Eastern and Midwestern Corn Belt continue to see hot, dry conditions. Several areas—Ohio, Indiana, Illinois—have registered top-five driest Augusts on record.
Frost risk remains low but nighttime lows in northern Plains could dip near frost thresholds later this week.
Southern Plains and Delta regions are dry, hampering late-season crop fill.
Light rains (0.1–0.3") fell in isolated pockets; most areas stayed dry.
Corn in late grain-fill with picking starting in early-harvest zones. Soybeans are nearing full maturity; leaf drop accelerating.
Temperatures look to be moderate this week with highs in mid-80s, overnight lows in low 60s; no major rain expected.
The USDA will release its Crop Production and WASDE reports this Friday at 11 a.m. CST. Market consensus expects yield and production cuts for both corn and soybeans vs. August estimates, though both crops remain near record levels. Global wheat stocks are projected to increase slightly. China remains largely absent from U.S. soybean commitments. Objective yield estimates will be included this month. DTN Professional Feed+1
Rosario Exchange projects 61 mmt for Argentina’s 2025/26 corn crop if weather cooperates. Last season’s numbers have also been raised. TradingView+1
Soybean acreage in Argentina is expected to decline, with some shift toward more corn planting.
China booked about 7.5 mmt of soybeans for October delivery, of which nearly all came from Brazil. U.S. soybeans remain uncompetitive due to a 23% tariff. Analysts estimate U.S. could miss out on 14–16 mmt of potential soybean exports if China continues delaying purchases.
Renewed debate on RIN obligations and whether refiners will face full obligations. Recent biofuel policy signals have unsettled soy oil and ethanol markets.
Ethanol margins remain generally strong due to low corn costs and reduced competition from foreign renewable diesel.
Friday’s WASDE/Crop Production report is likely to set the tone for corn and soybean pricing into fall.
Export inspections and the weekly export sales report will be watched for signs of China return.
Weather remains a wildcard: dry stress in eastern Corn Belt, potential for cool nights in the north.
Harvest season in the U.S. isn’t just busy—it’s massive. In a typical September, grain handling, logistics operations, elevators, and transport move over 1.2 billion bushels of corn and soybeans in just 30 days, enough to fill more than 3,000 Panamax-sized bulk freight ships if exported all at once.
- Cotton Holds Slight Gains on Thursday
- Cotton futures were steady to 5 points higher on Thursday, with October down 19 points on thin trade. The US dollar index was down $0.207 on the day to $97.540 with crude oil futures $1.45 lower. USDA’s weekly Export Sales report showed 129,598 RB of cotton sold in the week...
- Cattle Extend Recovery on Thursday
- Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.12 to $1.45 on Thursday. Cash activity so far this week has been $238-240 in the North, down $2-5 from last week, with Southern deals at $238. This morning’s Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed no sales on the 1,516 head offered, with bids...
- Soybeans Push Higher into Thursday’s Close
- Soybeans closed Thursday with gains of 7 to 10 cents across most contracts. There were 10 deliveries issued against September soybeans overnight. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 9 1/2 cents at $9.57 1/4. Soymeal futures were up $1 to $2.60, with Soy Oil futures 49 to...
- Hogs Extend Higher Trade to Thursday
- Lean hog futures posted 35 cent to $1.35 gains across most contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national base hog report from Thursday morning saw trade averaging $107.29, down 47 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was down another 6 cents on September 9 at $105.93. Export Sales...
- Wheat Bounces Ahead of USDA Report Day
- The wheat complex closed Thursday, with contracts higher across the three exchanges. CBT soft red wheat futures were 6 to 8 cents in the green on Thursday. KC HRW futures were up 1 to 3 cents across the front months. There were another 6 deliveries issued overnight. MPLS spring wheat...
- Corn Squares Up on Thursday with Gains
- Corn futures closed the Thursday session squaring up ahead of the USDA reports on Friday, as contracts were up 2 to 3 cents. There were 154 deliveries issued against September corn futures overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 3/4 cents at $3.75. Export Sales data...
