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Midweek Cash Markets | March 6, 2024
Midweek Cash Markets | March 6, 2024

Corn and soybean basis weakens on the rollover to May futures.

After the Bell | March 6, 2024
After the Bell | March 6, 2024

After the Bell | March 6, 2024

Powell: Premature to Expect Interest Rate Cuts in Near Future
Powell: Premature to Expect Interest Rate Cuts in Near Future

Haley exits contest, withholds support for Trump | USDA to update voluntary labeling rules for U.S. meat products; concerns raised by Mexico and Canada

Ahead of the Open | March 6, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 6, 2024

Corn and soybeans saw action on both sides of unchanged overnight, wheat favored the downside though pared losses into the break.

First Thing Today | March 6, 2024
First Thing Today | March 6, 2024

Wheat futures faced followthrough selling during the overnight session, while corn and soybeans held near unchanged in quiet trade.

Focus on Fed Chair Powell’s Appearance Before House Panel
Focus on Fed Chair Powell’s Appearance Before House Panel

Super Tuesday | Sinema opts out | Estate tax | SEC climate-risk disclosure rule | Kerry exits | Trump & Iowa

After the Bell | March 5, 2024
After the Bell | March 5, 2024

After the Bell | March 5, 2024

China to Build Stockpiles | March 5, 2024
China to Build Stockpiles | March 5, 2024

Comex gold futures rise to record level, Biden to meet with Competition Council and today marks a crucial step on the way to the Presidency...

China Releases Budget, GDP and Defense Plans, Comments on Taiwan, in Report
China Releases Budget, GDP and Defense Plans, Comments on Taiwan, in Report

Biden launches ‘strike force’ to tackle pricing practices across various sectors, including food and groceries

Ahead of the Open | March 5, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 5, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat each saw selling pressure overnight, with wheat leading the way lower.

First Thing Today | March 5, 2024
First Thing Today | March 5, 2024

Corn, soybean and wheat futures pulled back from Monday’s price gains during the overnight session.

After the Bell | March 4, 2024
After the Bell | March 4, 2024

After the Bell | March 4, 2024

Weekly export inspections decline from previous week
Weekly export inspections decline from previous week

Corn, soybean and wheat weekly export inspections during the week ended Feb. 29 each fell from the previous week, though all were within pre-report expectations.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 4, 2024
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 4, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat are off to a strong start. Livestock futures open the week under light selling pressure...

Supreme Court to Issue Ruling Today
Supreme Court to Issue Ruling Today

China buys feedgrains, adjusts hog policy | Bayer | NS derailment | OPEC+ | Natgas rallies

Ahead of the Open | March 4, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 4, 2024

Soybeans continue to show relative strength, corn retraced Friday’s losses and wheat saw spillover strength overnight. Each firmed into the break.

Chart Trends | March 4, 2024
Chart Trends | March 4, 2024

Short-term trend turns sideways for cotton.

First Thing Today | March 4, 2024
First Thing Today | March 4, 2024

Corn and soybeans traded higher amid corrective buying overnight, while the winter wheat markets favored the downside and spring wheat was mixed.

Text of Six-Part FY 2024 Funding ‘Minibus’ Released; House Vote Possibly Wednesday
Text of Six-Part FY 2024 Funding ‘Minibus’ Released; House Vote Possibly Wednesday

SCOTUS ruling Monday | SAF details delayed | SOTU address | Super Tuesday | Powell testifies | WASDE | Employment report

Japan Slips into Recession | March 1, 2024
Japan Slips into Recession | March 1, 2024

Biden Admin misses own greenhouse gas deadline, Senate kicks funding can and spring crop insurance prices are set...

EPA, True to Form, Misses Self-Imposed March 1 SAF Credit Detail Announcement
EPA, True to Form, Misses Self-Imposed March 1 SAF Credit Detail Announcement

EPA to unveil new ag/rural community office | WTO doldrums | ADM | JBS | Extreme weather

Ahead of the Open | March 1, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 1, 2024

Soybeans posted corrective gains overnight, wheat posted modest losses and corn was caught in the middle.

First Thing Today | March 1, 2024
First Thing Today | March 1, 2024

Soybean futures posted corrective gains overnight, while the corn and wheat markets favored the downside in light trade.

After the Bell | February 29, 2024
After the Bell | February 29, 2024

After the Bell | February 29, 2024

Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge as Expected, Up 0.3% in January from December
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge as Expected, Up 0.3% in January from December

Vilsack on CCC, farmer-safety net, fertilizer, foreign ownership of farmland, Prop 12, Packers & Stockyards Act, other issues

Winter Wheat Resilient Amid Arctic Blast | February 29, 2024
Winter Wheat Resilient Amid Arctic Blast | February 29, 2024

French shippers avoid Red Sea, Russia not interested in renewing Black Sea grain deal and today marks First Notice day for March contracts...

Ahead of the Open | February 29, 2024
Ahead of the Open | February 29, 2024

Soybeans led the grain and soy markets lower overnight as May soybeans trade fresh contract lows. Export sales rebounded for corn and wheat but remain abysmal for soybeans, according to this morning’s report.

Weekly cotton sales stumble
Weekly cotton sales stumble

Weekly cotton sales during the week ended Feb. 22 were down 69% from the previous week and 83% from the four-week average. Meanwhile, corn, soybean and wheat sales each rose week-over-week.

First Thing Today | February 29, 2024
First Thing Today | February 29, 2024

Corn and soybeans favored the downside and are near session lows this morning, while wheat is mostly weaker.

Market Watch | February 29, 2024
Market Watch | February 29, 2024

Cash corn and soybean prices continue to drop.

Midweek Cash Markets | February 28, 2024
Midweek Cash Markets | February 28, 2024

Basis firms for both corn and soybeans but remains slightly below average.

After the Bell | February 28, 2024
After the Bell | February 28, 2024

After the Bell | February 28, 2024

ACE CEO Urges Proper Valuation of Climate-Smart Ag in SAF Assessment
ACE CEO Urges Proper Valuation of Climate-Smart Ag in SAF Assessment

Biden administration SAF details coming by March 1

Stabenow Threatens to Block New Farm Bill Over House GOP Proposals
Stabenow Threatens to Block New Farm Bill Over House GOP Proposals

FY 2024 funding update | Biden protest vote in Michigan | Beyond Meat | Higher swine line speeds until 2025

Ahead of the Open | February 28, 2024
Ahead of the Open | February 28, 2024

Corn futures showed relative strength overnight, soybeans pivoted near unchanged and wheat gave up a significant portion of Tuesday’s gains.

First Thing Today | February 28, 2024
First Thing Today | February 28, 2024

Corn and soybeans are trading near unchanged this morning after light two-sided trade overnight, while wheat futures have weakened.

After the Bell | February 27, 2024
After the Bell | February 27, 2024

After the Bell | February 27, 2024

Key to FY 2024 Issues: Will GOP Release Funding Language Today for Some Agencies
Key to FY 2024 Issues: Will GOP Release Funding Language Today for Some Agencies

U.S./Mexico GMO corn-for-food flap | Kroger-Albertsons merger | Panama Canal | U.S. dollar

Yellen to Highlight Robust U.S. Economy | February 27, 2024
Yellen to Highlight Robust U.S. Economy | February 27, 2024

Cordonnier holds steady on Brazil and Argy crops, U.S. HRW crop improves and Indonesia to encourage palm oil production...

Ahead of the Open | February 27, 2024
Ahead of the Open | February 27, 2024

Soybeans led the way higher overnight as soybeans, corn and wheat each saw gains into the break. Each is nearing 10-day moving average resistance, which will be the first real test of the recent bounces.

HRW crop ratings rise again in February
HRW crop ratings rise again in February

HRW crop continues to rebound from a rough start last fall.

First Thing Today | February 27, 2024
First Thing Today | February 27, 2024

Soybeans firmed amid followthrough buying overnight, while corn and wheat mildly favored the upside is light trade.

After the Bell | February 26, 2024
After the Bell | February 26, 2024

After the Bell | February 26, 2024

Weekly corn inspections surpass pre-report expectations
Weekly corn inspections surpass pre-report expectations

Weekly corn inspections during the week ended Feb. 22 totaled 1.242 MMT, exceeding the pre-report range by over 91,000 MT and rose nearly 190,000 MT from the previous week.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | February 26, 2024
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | February 26, 2024

Soybeans are firmer with corn and wheat under pressure to start the week. Cattle futures open the week under pressure with lean hogs also lower...

Countdown to Shutdown, Part 4: FY 2024 Funding Hurdles Remain Ahead of Tuesday Talks
Countdown to Shutdown, Part 4: FY 2024 Funding Hurdles Remain Ahead of Tuesday Talks

House Speaker Johnson admits funding snags impacting new farm bill timeline

Ahead of the Open | February 26, 2024
Ahead of the Open | February 26, 2024

Corn futures fell to fresh contract lows overnight, dragging wheat lower as well. Soybeans fell to contract lows though saw corrective buying into the break.

Chart Trends | February 26, 2024
Chart Trends | February 26, 2024

No changes to the short-term chart trends this week.

First Thing Today | February 26, 2024
First Thing Today | February 26, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat traded lower overnight, with nearby corn and soybeans falling to new contract lows.