Wet Weekend for Nation’s Midsection

And more rain is in store for the Midwest, Plains and Delta.

The precip is slowing planting efforts for some, but benefitting crops that have been seeded.

Shipments of the oilseed easily topped expectations the week ending May 17.

Soybean and cattle futures post sharp gains to open the week as corn and wheat futures soften in response to weekend rains.

Doane economists provide a visual update on short-term, intermediate and long-term trends for commodity and key outside markets.

U.S. and Chinese officials agreed to put tariffs 'on hold' and China pledged to buy more U.S. ag products, though specifics are lacking.

House GOP leaders mull next move on contentious farm bill

Next step for House farm bill could wait a while | Focus on U.S./China trade

Pro Farmer editors provide daily updates on advice, including if now is a good time to catch up on cash sales.

China surprisingly ended its probe of U.S. sorghum, which helped fuel buying in grain and soy futures to finish the week.

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The Freedom Caucus joined Democrats to bring down the measure.

Also of note, frost is a possibility for the Northern Plains this weekend.

Our Market Watch table features monthly and quarterly price outlooks, along with weekly prices for a variety of ag markets.

China announced it has dropped its probe into U.S. sorghum shipments, but major soybean sales cancellations and a firmer dollar may curb buyer interest.