Lagging Development and Low Ratings Spell Trouble for Corn and Beans

Given the struggles with planting this year, the lower-than-normal initial corn CCI rating is not a surprise.

The SRW crop remains plagued by too much rainfall. The spring wheat crop is highly rated, but slipped on dryness in some areas.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has indefinitely suspended the threat of tariffs against Mexico after reaching "a signed agreement" on immigration.

Shipments of both meats lag year-ago both in terms of value and volume, the USMEF reports.

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

This guest blog post touts the benefits of farmers' opening their doors to the public.

Get more highlights from today’s Weekly Export Inspections Report.

Expectations of solid planting progress have corn, soybean and wheat futures under pressure to start the week.

Planting progress moves forward but still big delays.

China trade data: exports rose; imports fell by biggest amount in nearly three years

Trade policy focus of several congressional hearings

Mexico to take ‘strong measures’ to slow migration over border | U.S. to accelerate investments

We round up expectations heading into Tuesday's reports.

Ongoing tread tensions with Mexico and China also weigh on buying interest.

Access this week's issue and here about some of its highlights here.