China’s state stockpiler Sinograin purchased at least 10 cargoes of U.S. soybeans on Friday, or at least 600,000 metric tons, for shipment in April and May, capping an active week of buying by the world's top importer, three traders with knowledge of the deals said.

China imported no soybeans from the United States for a third straight month in November.

A discussion on the recent volatility in grain markets, focusing on crop yield updates, the anticipation surrounding the upcoming USDA crop report, and the implications for corn and soybean prices.

oybean and grain futures plunged in overnight trading on concerns about the lack of details regarding agricultural purchases from China after a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. 

Hope isn’t a strategy, especially in a market this uncertain. Here’s how to stay proactive with your grain marketing decisions.