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Farrowing intentions suggest the expansion could be short-lived, but surging litter sizes could offset lower farrowings as they did during summer.

Corn and soybean futures pulled back from recent corrective gains, while wheat extended its price slide during overnight trade.

Soybean basis continues to plunge.

Corn and soybean futures firmed amid light corrective buying overnight. Wheat traded on both sides of unchanged overnight.

Corn futures held near unchanged, while soybeans and wheat posted mild gains during a quiet overnight session.

Illinois led the increase in condition ratings for both crops.

Corn and wheat futures open the week higher with soybeans under pressure. Cattle futures are lower with lean hog futures mixed.....

Corn, soybean and wheat futures held in tight trading ranges in light, two-sided trade overnight.

Feedlot inventories declined from year-ago for a 12th consecutive month.

Grain and soy markets are expected to see light corrective buying.

Corn, soybean and wheat futures posted mild gains amid corrective buying in light overnight trade.

Above-normal October rainfall would hamper corn and soybean harvest, but benefit winter wheat.

Corn, soybeans and wheat pulled back from corrective gains earlier this week during the overnight session.

Corn and soybean basis continues to fall as harvest activity increases.

Corn, soybeans and wheat posted mild corrective gains during a lightly traded overnight session.

Corn, soybean and wheat futures faced followthrough selling to Monday’s losses during overnight trade.

Illinois accounted for the bulk of the decline for both crops over the past week.

Grain and soy futures are mildly to moderately lower to start the week. Cattle futures are under corrective pressure and lean hogs are narrowly mixed...

Winter wheat futures led losses in the grain and soy markets during overnight trade.

Corn, soybeans and wheat held in relatively tight trading ranges during a quiet overnight session.

Corn, soybeans and wheat held in tight trading ranges during a quiet overnight session.

Soybean basis turns negative for the first time this year.

Despite the stronger consumer inflation data, Fed fund futures reflect increased odds the Fed will embark on an extended pause for interest rates.

Grain futures posted two-sided trade overnight, with corn and wheat favoring the upside and soybeans mildly weaker early this morning.

Corn, soybeans and the winter wheat markets have turned weaker this morning after two-sided trade earlier in the overnight session.

Both crops continue to be rated under year-ago.

Corn and soybean futures are slightly higher with wheat under moderate pressure. Cattle futures are mostly higher with feeder futures mixed and choppy. Lean hog futures are off to a solid start...

Corn and soybean futures mildly favored the upside in light trade overnight, while wheat posted modest losses.

Corn, soybean and wheat futures held in tight trading ranges during a quiet overnight session.

Corn, soybeans and wheat held in tight trading ranges during a quiet, two-sided overnight session.

Corn and soybean basis drops sharply as harvest gets an early start in some areas.

Corn and soybeans were supported by deteriorating crop condition ratings during overnight trade, while wheat also traded higher.

Illinois led the ratings declines, though most of the top production states dropped.

The Current Conditions Index fell 10.7% in August, while the Future Expectations Index declined 4.0%. The overall ag barometer was 1.7% lower than August 2022.

Corn and soybean futures are under pressure with wheat slightly higher to start the week. Cattle futures are weaker with hog futures firmer...

Corn and soybeans are expected to open with a weaker tone coming out of the holiday weekend, while wheat is likely to be mixed.

Corn, soybeans and wheat held in relatively tight ranges in two-sided trade overnight.

Grain and soy futures are expected to open with a firmer tone to start the new month after corrective gains overnight.

The new month kicked off with corrective price gains in the grain markets overnight, led by soybeans.

The overall drought footprint across the U.S. was unchanged, but corn, soybean and cotton areas worsened.

Corn is expected to open modestly higher on light corrective buying, while soybeans and wheat are likely to face price pressure.

Corn and soybeans posted two-sided trade overnight, while winter wheat futures were unable to build on yesterday’s corrective gains and spring wheat faced followthrough selling.

Corn and soybean basis falls ahead of harvest.

Corn, soybeans and the winter wheat markets are expected to open higher amid light corrective buying.

Corn, soybeans and the winter wheat markets traded higher overnight amid corrective buying, while spring wheat faced mild selling pressure.

Grain and soy futures are expected to open lower, with the exception of spring wheat.

Corn, soybeans and winter wheat markets traded lower overnight, while spring wheat was mixed.

Iowa and Nebraska led the CCI declines, while crops in Illinois improved.

Corn and soybean futures were supported overnight by crop concerns amid expectations for a poor finish to the growing season, while wheat futures slumped.

Day 2 observations from eastern Crop Tour consultant Mark Bernard