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Soybean futures settle up 4–5 1/2 cents as USDA reports 136,000 MT sale to China for 2026/27

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Soybeans extended gains after USDA confirmed a 136,000 MT export sale to China for 2026/27, reinforcing forward demand expectations. NOAA forecasts showing little to no precipitation across key Midwest production areas raise weather-risk premium despite slightly improved crop condition ratings. Futures and cash markets firmed, while the complex was mixed with weaker soymeal and stronger soyoil, signaling shifting crush-margin dynamics.
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Soybean futures ended higher, with the USDA reporting a private export sale of 136,000 MT of soybeans to China for 2026/27. NASS crop progress data showed 50% of the U.S. soybean crop was blooming as of 7/12 and 19% was setting pods, both 6 percentage points ahead of normal. NOAA’s 7-day QPF forecast showed little to no precipitation across a swath from the Dakotas south through KS and into parts of MN, IA, IL and MO.