Latest News From Brian Grete

First Thing Today | August 4, 2023
First Thing Today | August 4, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat traded sharply higher overnight amid rising geopolitical tensions after Ukraine attacked a major Russian Black Sea port.

Ahead of the Open | August 3, 2023
Ahead of the Open | August 3, 2023

Soybeans are expected to see modest corrective buying amid strong new-crop export sales. Corn and wheat are expected to trade mostly lower.

First Thing Today | August 3, 2023
First Thing Today | August 3, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat initially extended Wednesday’s losses overnight but some contracts have firmed amid mild corrective buying early this morning.

Midweek Cash Markets | August 2, 2023
Midweek Cash Markets | August 2, 2023

Basis remains positive for both corn and soybeans, though below the respective three-year averages.

Ahead of the Open | August 2, 2023
Ahead of the Open | August 2, 2023

Corn and wheat futures are expected to open higher amid Black Sea supply concerns after Russia attacked a Ukrainian port on the Danube River. Soybeans are expected to open lower on forecasts for improved weather.

First Thing Today | August 2, 2023
First Thing Today | August 2, 2023

Corn and wheat futures posted corrective gains overnight after Russia attacked a key Ukrainian port but have come well off their highs this morning. Soybeans initially traded higher but have weakened.

Farmer sentiment improves slightly in July
Farmer sentiment improves slightly in July

This month’s rise was primarily the result of farmers’ improved perception of current conditions on their farms.

Ahead of the Open | August 1, 2023
Ahead of the Open | August 1, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open with a varied tone today. Price direction will largely be determined by money flow to start the new month.

First Thing Today | August 1, 2023
First Thing Today | August 1, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat traded on both sides of unchanged while holding in relatively tight ranges during the overnight session.

Corn, soybean and spring wheat CCI ratings deteriorate
Corn, soybean and spring wheat CCI ratings deteriorate

The spring wheat CCI rating was the lowest of the growing season; the corn and soybean crops were still above their early July ratings.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 31, 2023
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 31, 2023

Grain and soy futures open the week under pressure. Cattle futures are higher with lean hog futures under pressure...

Ahead of the Open | July 31, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 31, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open sharply lower this morning after heavy selling pressure overnight.

First Thing Today | July 31, 2023
First Thing Today | July 31, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat faced heavy price pressure during the overnight session.

Ahead of the Open | July 28, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 28, 2023

All signs point toward a sharply lower open in grains this morning, though a series of daily soybean sales could somewhat limit buying in that market.

First Thing Today | July 28, 2023
First Thing Today | July 28, 2023

Corn, soybeans and SRW wheat extended Thursday’s losses overnight, while the HRW and HRS markets also weakened.

Ahead of the Open | July 27, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 27, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open mostly firmer this morning after favoring the upside in two-sided trade overnight.

First Thing Today | July 27, 2023
First Thing Today | July 27, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat traded on both sides of unchanged overnight but have firmed early this morning.

Midweek Cash Markets | July 26, 2023
Midweek Cash Markets | July 26, 2023

Soybean basis is in line with the three-year average.

Feedlot inventory drops from year-ago levels for 10th straight month
Feedlot inventory drops from year-ago levels for 10th straight month

June placements unexpectedly increased from year-ago.

Record-low July 1 cattle inventory
Record-low July 1 cattle inventory

Cattle herd declined 2.7%; beef cows dropped 2.6%.

Mostly favorable finishing weather expected for Corn Belt
Mostly favorable finishing weather expected for Corn Belt

The 90-day forecast suggests most of the key corn and soybean areas should see generally favorable conditions for August through October.

Ahead of the Open | July 20, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 20, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open daytime trade with a firmer tone as traders focus on weather and geopolitics.

First Thing Today | July 20, 2023
First Thing Today | July 20, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat traded on both sides of unchanged during the overnight session.

Midweek Cash Markets | July 19, 2023
Midweek Cash Markets | July 19, 2023

Cash hog and pork product prices continue to climb seasonally.

Ahead of the Open | July 19, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 19, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open sharply higher amid uncertainties with the Black Sea grain supply and weather concerns.

First Thing Today | July 19, 2023
First Thing Today | July 19, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat sharply extended Tuesday’s gains during the overnight session amid concerns with U.S. weather and Black Sea grain supplies.

Ahead of the Open | July 18, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 18, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open solidly higher after price gains overnight.

First Thing Today | July 18, 2023
First Thing Today | July 18, 2023

Corn, soybean and winter wheat futures traded higher overnight.

Corn, bean and spring wheat CCI ratings improve
Corn, bean and spring wheat CCI ratings improve

All three crops are still rated lower than last year at this time.

Ahead of the Open | July 17, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 17, 2023

Grain and soy markets are expected to open higher on support from concerns with U.S. weather and Black Sea grain supplies.

First Thing Today | July 17, 2023
First Thing Today | July 17, 2023

Corn, soybean and wheat futures traded solidly higher overnight on support from Russia halting the Black Sea grain deal and weather concerns.

Evening Report | July 14, 2023

Top stories for July 14, 2023

Ahead of the Open | July 14, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 14, 2023

Grain futures are expected to open firmer this morning as traders watch weather and uncertainty with the Black Sea grain deal.

First Thing Today | July 14, 2023
First Thing Today | July 14, 2023

Corn, soybean and wheat futures traded on both sides of unchanged during the overnight session but have firmed and are near their highs this morning.

World Board puts focus on yield, but don't forget harvested acres
World Board puts focus on yield, but don't forget harvested acres

The World Board cut the corn yield projection due to extreme dryness through June. The soybean yield was left unchanged.

Ahead of the Open | July 13, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 13, 2023

Soy complex futures are expected to lead a corrective rebound.

First Thing Today | July 13, 2023
First Thing Today | July 13, 2023

Soybeans led a corrective rebound in the grain and soy markets overnight.

Midweek Cash Markets | July 12, 2023
Midweek Cash Markets | July 12, 2023

Corn and soybean basis are now both below the three-year averages.

Ahead of the Open | July 12, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 12, 2023

Soybeans are expected to trade sharply higher as traders prepare for what's anticipated to be bullish changes to USDA's new-crop balance sheet.

First Thing Today | July 12, 2023
First Thing Today | July 12, 2023

Soybean futures extended this week’s gains ahead of USDA’s reports during overnight trade. Corn followed to the upside, while wheat traded mostly lower.

Evening Report | July 11, 2023
Evening Report | July 11, 2023

Top stories for July 11, 2023

Ahead of the Open | July 11, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 11, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open solidly higher after moderate to strong gains overnight.

First Thing Today | July 11, 2023
First Thing Today | July 11, 2023

Corn, soybean and spring wheat futures firmed amid followthrough buying overnight, while the winter wheat markets posted corrective gains.

Corn, soybean CCI ratings improve
Corn, soybean CCI ratings improve

The spring wheat CCI rating continued to decline.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 10, 2023
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 10, 2023

Soybeans are sharply higher with Corn and wheat futures also higher. Cattle futures open the week with a softer tone and lean hog futures are mildly higher...

Ahead of the Open | July 10, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 10, 2023

Soy complex futures are expected to open sharply higher, with corn called firmer on spillover support.

First Thing Today | July 10, 2023
First Thing Today | July 10, 2023

Soybeans posted strong gains overnight, while corn and wheat followed to the upside. As

Ahead of the Open | July 7, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 7, 2023

Wheat futures are expected to lead losses in the grain and soy markets.

First Thing Today | July 7, 2023
First Thing Today | July 7, 2023

Wheat futures posted sharp losses during overnight trade, while corn and soybeans also traded lower.

Ahead of the Open | July 6, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 6, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open with a varied tone this morning.