Coverage, Analysis of the March 8 USDA Reports

See all of the report data, coverage and analysis of the March 8 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports.

See all of the report data, coverage and analysis of the March 8 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates and Crop Production reports.

News and Analysis

The Stage is Set for Future Price Strength
USDA was aggressive in cutting its export figure today, but was even more aggressive in raising its feed usage estimate.

Ho-Hum Report Still Sends Bean Prices Lower
Exports for U.S. soybeans are expected to soften once South America’s crop hits the market.

AgWeb Radio: Midday Commentary 3-8-13
Kevin Van Trump of Farm Direction provides report information and the expected market reaction to the report mumbers.

Blog Commentary

Market Watch: In Like a Lamb, Out Like a Lion?

Even Keel Ag Perspectives: March WASDE - Not a Neutral event

Farmland Forecast: WASDE: Relatively Unchanged Balance Sheets

Grain Hedge: WASDE Report highlights

Hedging Corn and Soybeans: WASDE REPORT FOR 3/8/13

Reports

WASDE

WASDE: U.S. Corn Exports Down, Imports Up

WASDE: Competition From South American Soybean Crop

WASDE: Projected Wheat Prices Lowered

WASDE: Total Meat Production Up, Exports Lowered

WASDE: Cotton Exports Up, Ending Stocks Down

WASDE: Rice Import, Export Forecast Increased

Crop Production

Crop Production: Crop Areas Planted, Harvested

Live Discussion

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