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Corn, soybean and wheat futures held in narrow ranges in quiet, two-sided trade overnight ahead of USDA's reports later this morning.

Sharp weekly drop in cash corn, soybean and wheat prices.

Corn, soybean and wheat basis continues to rebound from the sharp late-winter plunge.

Grain and soy futures are sharply higher at midmorning. Cattle futures are lower, while hogs are mixed.

Grain and soy futures finished higher and high-range overnight as outside market pressure from Tuesday eased. Cattle and hogs also expected to open higher.

Corn and soy complex futures posted modest corrective gains overnight. Wheat futures were weaker for most of the overnight session but have turned mixed early this morning.

Grain and soy markets faced heavy selling tied to improved peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Hogs futures also faded on that news, while cattle firmed amid the sharp pressure on corn.

Hog futures pulled back along with much of the rest of the commodity sector. Cattle futures were boosted by sharp pressure on corn.

Grain and soy complex futures posted sharp losses amid heavy speculative selling tied to increased hopes of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Grain and soy futures are under heavy pressure from increased hopes in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Hog futures are also sharply lower, while cattle are trading higher amid the sharp drop in corn.

Followthrough pressure from heavy selling in grain and soy futures late in the overnight session amid renewed hopes of Russia/Ukraine peace talks. Livestock markets expected to open lower, too.

HRW crop conditions improved modestly during March but are still far below last fall and the five-year average for early April.

March planting intentions is getting much of the pre-report hype, but March 1 grain stocks could end up being the data that moves markets.

Analysts expect Wednesday’s Hogs & Pigs Report to show the U.S. hog herd contracted 1.2% from year-ago as of March 1.

Grain and soy markets faced heavy pressure from broad risk aversion. Cattle futures were also pressured by that selling, while hogs shook it off to close mostly firmer.

Grain and soy complex futures faced heavy pressure from broad risk aversion to start the week.

Cattle futures finished lower, hogs ended mostly mostly firmer.

Grain and soy futures are under heavy pressure from broad risk aversion.

Grain and soy complex futures are under heavy pressure to start the week. Cattle and futures are under modest pressure as lean hogs op

Grain and soy futures will face heavy pressure this morning. Cattle futures are also expected to trade lower, while hogs may see followthrough strength on the open.

Wheat futures led overnight price declines. Despite the heavy pressure, wheat and corn futures remained within their recent sideways trading ranges, while soybeans stayed within their choppy to higher range.

March 1 feedlot inventory was the largest ever for the month and 31,000 head more than traders anticipated.

Grain and soybean futures mildly extended Thursday’s losses in relatively quiet overnight trade.

Grain and soy markets faced price pressure overnight and are trading near session lows this morning.

Wheat basis continues to rebound, but remains much weaker than normal.

Pork stocks increase

USDA’s Cattle on Feed Report Friday afternoon is expected to show March 1 inventories up 1.1% from year-ago levels, which if realized would top last year’s record for the date by 132,000 head.

Corn, soybean and wheat futures held within Tuesday’s price ranges overnight in relatively quiet trade that has markets trading higher and near session highs this morning.

Global supply concerns amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine fueled active followthrough buying in grain and soy markets overnight, led by winter wheat.

Grain and soy futures are sharply higher to open the week. Cattle futures are mostly higher as hog futures correct higher...

Bulls controlled overnight trade in the grain and soy complex amid global supply concerns as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is showing no signs of letting up or ending anytime soon.

Wheat futures pulled back from yesterday’s gains overnight as back-and-forth price action continued. Corn followed wheat lower, while soybeans firmed.

The extended weather outlook through June offer no hope of meaningful relief for drought-parched HRW areas, but it favorable for rapid progress for spring-planted crops.

Corn and soybeans firmed after failing to take out Wednesday’s lows overnight. Wheat futures gapped lower but rebounded to fill the gaps and are trading mostly firmer this morning.

Wheat basis rebounds from the plunge the previous week, corn and soybean beans weakens.

Wheat futures traded sharply lower overnight, which pulled the corn market lower. Soybeans, along with meal and soyoil traded higher.

Wheat futures traded higher but have come well off their overnight highs this morning, while corn and soybeans faced followthrough selling.

Wheat and corn open the week under pressure with soybeans pressing higher. Cattle futures are higher with lean hog futures lower...

Corn, soybeans and wheat are weaker this morning and trading near session lows. Soyoil futures are under heavy pressure, but soymeal is firmer.

Volatility was reduced from recent days in grain and soy complex futures overnight, as corn, soybeans and wheat all traded within relatively tight ranges compared to recent standards.

Corn and soybeans firmed, while wheat plunged.

Hog futures finished mixed. Cattle futures ended lower.

Corn and soybeans are higher at midmorning, while wheat is sharply lower.

Grain and soy complex futures are called higher, with wheat trade likely to remain extremely volatile. Livestock futures are expected to face followthrough selling.

Wheat futures gapped lower overnight after limit-down closes on Wednesday and sharply extended losses. But wheat filled the gaps and is trading higher this morning, as are corn and soybeans.

Wheat basis plunged over the past week amid the surge in futures.

Winter wheat futures traded sharply lower overnight but generally held above Tuesday’s lows. Soy complex futures traded sharply higher. Corn mildly favored the downside.

May SRW wheat is higher this morning after extremely volatile trade overnight, but other wheat contracts and corn are lower. Soybeans are firmer.

Corn and soybean futures are slightly lower as wheat futures continue higher. Cattle futures are higher to start the week with hogs under pressure.

USDA on Wednesday should increase U.S. corn and wheat exports to reflect major uncertainties with Black Sea grain shipments.