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Monday Morning Wake Up Call | December 9, 2019

Soybean futures start the week on a high note as corn, winter wheat and lean hog futures face pressure.

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Another Week of Strong Soybean, Pork Export Sales

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| By Brian Grete on 11/29/2019 8:11 AM

China was a big buyer of U.S. soybeans and pork during the week ended Nov. 21.

China Protests U.S. Law on Hong Kong but Signals Hope for Trade Deal

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| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 11/29/2019 7:16 AM

Gov't payments key in latest USDA farm income forecasts

Thanksgiving Meal Costs About the Same as Last Year

By Meghan Vick on 11/27/2019 10:53 AM

The average cost of a classic Thanksgiving turkey dinner for 10 edged just a penny higher this year to $48.91, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 34th annual survey...

First Thing Today | Audio Highlights November 27, 2019

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| By Davis Michaelsen on 11/27/2019 8:55 AM

Negotiators are inching closer to a Phase one trade deal, Brazilian corn exports are on pace for a record setting 2019 and leaders from Canada and Mexico will meet in Washington to discuss U.S.M.C.A.

Ahead of the Open: Mildly Firmer Start Expected in Grains Today

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| By Brian Grete on 11/27/2019 8:22 AM

Corn, beans and wheat are expected to continue the corrective buying seen overnight, but buyer interest will be limited.

Trump Gives Both Positive and Negative Comments Re: Phase 1 Deal with China

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| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 11/27/2019 7:25 AM

USMCA meeting today with trade officials from Canada, Mexico and U.S.

Canadian National Railway, Teamsters Reach Deal to End Strike

By Meghan Vick on 11/26/2019 11:15 AM

Canadian National Railway (CN) and the Teamsters Canada have&nbsp;reached a deal to end the highly disruptive strike that stalled transport of propane, chemicals and grain. Teamsters ...

First Thing Today | Audio Highlights November 26, 2019

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| By Davis Michaelsen on 11/26/2019 8:48 AM

Negotiations with China continue, Argentina posts record sales and Canadian farmers urge Prime Minister Trudeau to end the transport strike.

Ahead of the Open: Weaker Start Expected in Grain, Soy Futures Today

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| By Brian Grete on 11/26/2019 8:08 AM

Wheat futures faced profit-taking overnight after Monday's strong gains. Lack of fresh, supportive news for corn and beans.

China Upbeat Over Phase 1 Deal; Phone Call with U.S. Officials on Remaining Issues

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| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 11/26/2019 6:38 AM

Report for NPPC finds big impact if China cuts its 72% tariff on U.S. report

PF CCI: HRW Crop Rated Near-steady with Year-ago, But SRW Crop in Worse Shape

By Meghan Vick on 11/25/2019 3:45 PM

When USDA’s weekly crop condition ratings are plugged into the weighted Pro Farmer Crop Condition Index (0 to 500 point scale, with 500 being perfect), the HRW wheat crop climbed just ove...

After the Bell: Wheat Rally Extended, Pulling Corn Higher; Soy Slump Again

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| By Pro Farmer Editors on 11/25/2019 2:05 PM

Weather leans positive for grains, negative for soybeans.

Brazil's Soy Groups at Odds About Whether Soy Moratorium Should be Scrapped

By Meghan Vick on 11/25/2019 11:59 AM

Brazilian farmers risk losing part of the European market for soy products estimated at $5 billion per year if they scrap a so-called soy moratorium barring grain traders from buying oils...