The US Department of Agriculture on Friday published the November edition of its monthly Wasde report.

Below key data in the briefing, and how they differed from the expectations of investors, as polled by Reuters

USDA forecasts for US crop production, 2024-25
Crop USDA forecast
Difference from last month’s estimate
Difference from market expectation
Corn yield 183.1 -0.7 0.7
Corn production 15,143 -60 -53
Soybean yield 51.7 -1.4 -1.1
Soybean production 4,461 -121 -94
 Data in million bushels

 

USDA forecasts for US grain stocks, close of 2024-25
Crop USDA forecast
Difference from February Outlook Forum  Difference from market expectation
Corn 1,938 -61 in line
Soybeans 470 -80 -65
All wheat 815 +3 +2
 Data in million bushels

 

USDA forecasts for world grain stocks, close of 2024-25
Crop USDA forecast
Difference from last month’s estimate Difference from market expectation
Corn
Soybeans
All wheat
 Data in million tonnes