After the Bell | July 20, 2021 Weather concerns push grain and soybean futures higher, hog futures up on strong pork market.
Ahead of the Open | July 20, 2021 Grain, soybean futures expected to open higher following lackluster USDA crop ratings.
After the Bell | July 19, 2021 Wheat futures extend gains as crop bakes in Northern Plains heat, corn and soybeans little-changed to lower.
Ahead of the Open | July 19, 2021 Grain, soybean futures expected to open higher on dryness concerns.
Weather will be the focal point next week as heat is expected to build, especially in the northwestern Corn Belt, where extreme temps are likely. Wheat has taken on a rare summer leadership role.
Some profit-taking moved into the corn and soybean markets, while spring wheat continues to rally, pulling winter wheat futures higher in the process. Cattle and hog futures saw a choppy day of trade.
Hot, dry forecasts for August bolstered grain and soy futures.
The corn and soybean markets built on Monday’s gains, with live cattle and lean hog futures also climbing.
A rally in spring wheat futures provided spillover support to corn and soybeans.
Get a breakdown of the need-to-know items from today’s WASDE and Crop Production reports.

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