Group 1 - Soybean contracts experienced a decline of 5 to 11 ¼ cents, with May down 64 cents for the week, and the national average Cash Bean price decreased by 7 cents to $10.87 1/2 [1] - Soymeal futures fell between $2.80 to $4.50, although May was still up $5.30 for the week, while Soy Oil futures showed mixed results with front months steady to 10 points higher and deferreds weaker, as May dropped 193 points for the week [1] Group 2 - Commitment of Traders data indicated that spec funds reduced their soybean net long position by 20,110 contracts, bringing the total net long to 201,997 contracts, as some positions were liquidated [2] - In bean oil futures and options, managed money approached their previous record net long position, adding 13,518 contracts to reach a net long of 122,356 contracts [2] Group 3 - USDA Export Sales data reported soybean export commitments at 36.79 million metric tons (MMT) by March 12, marking a 19% decrease from the same period last year, which is 86% of USDA's estimate for 2025/26 and below the 94% average sales pace [3] - Soybean shipments totaled 28.055 MMT, representing 65% of the USDA number and trailing behind the 81% average pace [3] - Closing prices for May 26 Soybeans were $11.61 1/4 (down 7 1/4 cents), Nearby Cash at $10.87 1/2 (down 7 cents), July 26 Soybeans at $11.76 1/2 (down 6 3/4 cents), and November 26 Soybeans at $11.41 (down 5 1/4 cents) [3]

Market Overview - Soybean futures are experiencing losses of 2 to 4 cents across most contracts, with March futures closing 17 ¾ cents higher last week [1] - The national average Cash Bean price decreased by 4 ¼ cents to $10.67 ¼ [1] - Soymeal futures increased by 70 cents to $1.30, with March up $5.60 last week [1] - Soy Oil futures are down 40 to 47 points, despite March being up 175 points on the week [1] Managed Money Position - CFTC data shows managed money added 94,316 contracts to their net long position, bringing the total to 123,148 contracts as of February 10 [2] Export and Production Data - USDA Export Sales data indicates soybean commitments at 34.572 million metric tons, down 20% year-over-year, representing 81% of USDA's export projection, which is below the 89% pace of the 5-year average [3] - NOPA data is expected to show January crush at 218.5 million bushels, with soybean oil stocks projected at 1.71 billion pounds [3] - AgRural estimates that 21% of the Brazilian soybean crop has been harvested, a decrease from 24% in 2025 [3] Price Summary - March 26 Soybeans closed at $11.33, down 4 ¼ cents, with nearby cash at $10.67 ¼, also down 4 ¼ cents [4] - May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.48 ½, down 3 ¾ cents, and July 26 Soybeans closed at $11.60 ½, down 3 ¼ cents [4]

Group 1 - Soybean futures experienced a slight decline of 1 to 3 cents on Monday, with contracts closing 2 to 3 cents higher compared to the previous week, while March futures were still up 51 cents last week [1] - The USDA's Export Sales data reported soybean export commitments at 34.29 million metric tons (MMT), reflecting a 20% decrease from the same period last year, which accounts for 80% of USDA's export projection [2] - AgRural estimates that 16% of the Brazil soybean crop has been harvested, which is ahead of the 15% pace from the previous year [4] Group 2 - The upcoming monthly WASDE data release is expected to show no major changes to the US soybean stocks number, estimated at 348 million bushels (mbu), compared to the 380 mbu estimate in January [3] - Commitment of Traders data indicated an increase of 11,511 contracts in the managed money soybean futures and options net long position, bringing the total to 28,832 contracts [3]

Group 1 - Soybeans are experiencing losses of 10 to 11 points in the front months, with the national average cash bean price at $10.05, down by 2.75 cents [1] - Soymeal futures have decreased by $3 to $3.30, while Soy Oil futures are down by 60 points [1] - USDA Export Sales data indicates soybean export commitments at 33.85 million metric tons (MMT) as of January 22, which is 20% lower than last year and represents 79% of USDA's export estimate, falling behind the 87% average sales pace [1] Group 2 - The USDA is set to release crush data on Monday, with expectations of 230.4 million bushels (mbu) of soybeans crushed during December [2] - Current soybean prices for March 26 are at $10.62, down 10.25 cents, while nearby cash prices are at $9.95, also down 10.25 cents [2] - May 26 soybean prices are at $10.75, down 10 cents, and July 26 prices are at $10.89, down 10 cents [2]

Market Overview - Cotton futures are experiencing a decline, falling between 93 to 117 points across the front months on Monday [1] - Crude oil futures have decreased by 145 cents per barrel, now priced at $60.93 [1] - The US dollar index has dropped by $0.584, reaching 96.820 [1] Cotton Export Commitments - USDA Export Sales data indicates that cotton commitments as of January 15 are at 7.35 million RB, which is 13% lower than the previous year [1] - This figure represents 64% of the USDA projection and is significantly behind the average pace of 81% [1] Commitment of Traders - Managed money in cotton futures and options has increased their net short position by 1,580 contracts, bringing the total to 51,952 contracts as of Tuesday [2] Auction and Price Updates - The online auction from The Seam reported sales at 57.99 cents per pound for 5,645 bales [3] - The Cotlook A Index decreased by 50 points to 74.05 cents on January 23 [3] - ICE certified cotton stocks fell by 510 bales, with the current level at 9,912 bales [3] - The Adjusted World Price was updated to 50.99 cents per pound, down 18 points from the previous week [3] Cotton Futures Prices - As of the publication date, March 26 Cotton is priced at 62.64 cents, down 117 points [3] - May 26 Cotton is at 64.4 cents, down 108 points [3] - July 26 Cotton is at 66.04 cents, down 93 points [3]

Market Overview - Cotton futures experienced a slight decline, with March futures down 85 points this week, while crude oil futures increased by $1.95 per barrel to $61.31 [1] - The US dollar index decreased by $0.871 to 97.305 [1] Export Sales Data - USDA Export Sales reported a marketing year high of 412,457 RB of cotton sold for the week ending January 15, with Vietnam being the largest buyer at 220,700 RB [2] - Bangladesh purchased 38,600 RB, and export shipments totaled 187,776 RB, also a marketing year high, with Vietnam receiving 62,300 RB and Pakistan 45,900 RB [2] Commitment of Traders Data - Managed money in cotton futures and options increased their net short position by 1,580 contracts, bringing the total to 51,952 contracts as of Tuesday [3] Ginning Data - NASS Cotton Ginnings reported 732,950 RB of cotton ginned from January 1 to January 15, contributing to a marketing year total of 12.695 million RB [3] Auction and Price Data - The Thursday online auction from The Seam recorded sales at 62.43 cents/lb for 16,726 bales, while the Cotlook A Index remained unchanged at 74.55 cents on January 22 [4] - ICE certified cotton stocks were stable at 10,422 bales, and the Adjusted World Price was updated to 50.99 cents/lb, down 18 points from the previous week [4] - March 26 Cotton closed at 63.81 cents, down 7 points; May 26 Cotton closed at 65.48 cents, down 1 point; July 26 Cotton closed at 66.97 cents, unchanged [4]

Group 1 - Cotton prices have increased by 6 to 10 points as of Friday's midday [1] - Crude oil futures rose by $1.79 per barrel, reaching $61.18 [1] - The US dollar index decreased by $0.584, settling at $97.595 [1] Group 2 - USDA Export Sales data indicated that 412,457 RB of cotton were sold in the week ending January 15, marking a marketing year high [1] - Export shipments for the same week totaled 187,776 RB, also a marketing year high [1] Group 3 - The Thursday online auction from The Seam reported sales at 62.43 cents/lb for 16,726 bales [2] - The Cotlook A Index remained unchanged at 74.55 cents on January 22 [2] - ICE certified cotton stocks were stable at 10,422 bales as of January 22 [2] Group 4 - The Adjusted World Price was updated to 50.99 cents/lb, down 18 points from the previous week [2] - March 26 Cotton is priced at 63.98 cents, up 10 points [2] - May 26 Cotton is at 65.56 cents, up 7 points, and July 26 Cotton is at 67.03 cents, up 6 points [2]