Second and 'Last' Trump Tariff Aid Payments Announced; Congress Could Provide More

Reports of new China purchases boost soybeans, corn holds firm.

The year-over-year increase in the U.S. hog inventory is expected to decline from recent reports.

November placements are expected to be down significantly from year-ago levels and will be the key to the report.

Look for a choppy trade with rallies finding selling pressure and weakness uncovering buying interest.

Trump cool towards short-term spending bill as agencies prepare for partial gov't shutdown

Payment timing and details should ease farm groups’ recent concerns

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

Fertilizers firmed as expected new-crop revenue held steady, narrowing the gap between fertilizer and corn prices.

Soybeans firm on China demand ideas and weaker dollar.

Rains next week, if realized, would be beneficial for easing dry soil conditions.

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

Corn, soybean and wheat inspections were all up from the previous week.

Soybean and wheat futures open the week with a firmer tone amid export demand hopes.

Traders were expected follow up soybean sales to last week's China buying.

Timing and details of last tranche of Trump tariff aid payments awaited