Soybeans are trading with 3 to 5 cent gains on Wednesday, with product value support. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 3 cents at $11.27 1/2. Soymeal futures is up $3 to $3.50, with Soy Oil futures 79 to 99 points so far on Wednesday.
The weekly Crop Progress report from NASS showed the US soybean crop at 79% planted by May 24, still well above the 68% average pace for this time of year. Emergence was at 49% vs. 40% on average. Just MI and OH were reported to lag behind their average planting pace, with WI behind normal for emergence. Condition ratings will start next week.