Soybeans were mixed due to bull spreading as traders monitor weather conditions and slow export demand, with Brazil dominating the market. Chinese import data shows a significant increase in soybean imports compared to last year, while Brazil is projected to see a substantial rise in exports for June. Soybean meal and bean oil prices were influenced by bull spreading and concerns about global vegetable oil demand.
Corn prices were driven lower by fund and technical selling, with market focus on upcoming rain forecasts and increasing drought in the Midwest. Ethanol production figures and export data for April show a decline from the previous month, with Canada, the European Union, and India being the top destinations.
Wheat prices were influenced by fund and technical selling, as well as price advantages from Russia. Dry weather concerns in the northern U.S. Plains and planting delays are adding to the market pressure. The USDA will provide updated planted area totals and quarterly grain stocks at the end of the month.