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A disappointing NOPA crush report and weak export inspections has soybean traders talking.

Kevin Van Trump, Founder

April 19, 2017

1 Min Read

Soybean bears are talking about weak export inspections and a somewhat disappointing monthly NOPA crush report. The data showed just over 153 million bushels crushed during March which compares to 156.69 million bushels crushed in March of 2016. Soyoil stocks were slightly higher than the trade was expecting at 1.815 billion pounds, this is the fourth month in a row soy oil stocks have moved high, but we're still lower than last years 1.858 billion pounds.

A positive out of the NOPA data was meal exports being over +1.0 million tons and the largest monthly total since 2013. Bottom-line however is "demand" seems to be non-event. The trade seems much more focused on the record crop being harvested in South America and the record acres set to be planted here in the U.S.

The bulls want to point towards weather complications and uncertainties surrounding too much moisture, but the bears say it's way too early to worry about soybean acres and early moisture may help to push more corn acres to soy. I should also point out the US Department of Commerce has announced they will be investigating dumping allegations towards Argentine and Indonesian biodiesel with a decision if the imports are hurting U.S. producers on May 8.

Remember Argentina is the world's #1 exporter of soyoil, used to make biodiesel. Indonesia is the world's #1 producer of palm oil. Technically the MAY17 contract continues to trade around $9.50 with nearby downside support thought to remain just below $9.30 per bushel. The new-crop NOV17 contract is looking at nearby resistance in the $9.75 to $9.80 range with downside support at or just below $9.50 per bushel.  

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About the Author(s)

Kevin Van Trump

Founder, Farmdirection.com

Kevin is a leading expert in Agricultural marketing and analysis, he also produces an award-winning and world-recognized daily industry Ag wire called "The Van Trump Report." With over 20 years of experience trading professionally at the CME, CBOT and KCBOT, Kevin is able to 'connect-the-dots' and simplify the complex moving parts associated with today's markets in a thought provoking yet easy to read format. With thousands of daily readers in over 40 countries, Kevin has become a sought after source for market direction, timing and macro views associated with the agricultural world. Kevin is a top featured guest on many farm radio programs and business news channels here in the United States. He also speaks internationally to hedge fund managers and industry leading agricultural executives about current market conditions and 'black swan' forecasting. Kevin is currently the acting Chairman of Farm Direction, an international organization assembled to bring the finest and most current agricultural thoughts and strategies directly to the world's top producers. The markets have dramatically changed and Kevin is trying to redefine how those in the agricultural world can better manage their risk and better understand the adversity that lies ahead. 

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