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Market Snapshot | September 8, 2022
Market Snapshot | September 8, 2022

Market Snapshot | September 8, 2022 Soybean futures extend slide, drop near five-week low; corn, wheat mostly lower as trade awaits USDA.

Market Watch | September 8, 2022
Market Watch | September 8, 2022

Our updated monthly and quarterly price forecasts.

Ahead of the Open | September 8, 2022
Ahead of the Open | September 8, 2022

Grain, soybean futures mixed as traders watch Ukraine, wait for USDA crop production updates.

Evening Report | September 7, 2022
Evening Report | September 7, 2022

Boozman calls for USDA to refocus its responsibilities amid export sales fiasco

After the Bell | September 7, 2022
After the Bell | September 7, 2022

Soybeans fall to three-week low on crude oil plunge, demand concerns; corn lower, SRW posts eight-week high.

Livestock Analysis | September 7, 2022
Livestock Analysis | September 7, 2022

Livestock Analysis | September 7, 2022 Hog futures end mostly higher as wholesale pork market stabilizes; cattle futures lower.

Crops Analysis | September 7, 2022
Crops Analysis | September 7, 2022

Crops Analysis | September 7, 2022 Soybean futures drop to three-week low on crude oil plunge, demand concerns; corn lower, SRW at eight-week high.

Market Snapshot | September 7, 2022
Market Snapshot | September 7, 2022

Market Snapshot | September 7, 2022 Wheat futures sharply higher on concern over disruptions to Ukraine shipments; soybeans higher.

Ahead of the Open | September 7, 2022
Ahead of the Open | September 7, 2022

Wheat futures surge to five-week high on concern over Ukraine supplies; corn and soybeans also firmer.

Evening Report | September 6, 2022
Evening Report | September 6, 2022

Corn, soybean crop condition ratings nearly unchanged.

After the Bell | September 6, 2022
After the Bell | September 6, 2022

Soybean futures lower on favorable Midwest weather, Argentina supplies; corn firmer, wheat mixed.

Livestock Analysis | September 6, 2022
Livestock Analysis | September 6, 2022

Livestock Analysis | September 6, 2022 Live cattle futures close at two-week high amid tight animal supplies; hogs firmer as slaughter drops.

Crops Analysis | September 6, 2022
Crops Analysis | September 6, 2022

Crops Analysis | September 6, 2022 Soybeans end lower on favorable Midwest weather, Argentina supplies; corn firmer, wheat mixed.

Market Snapshot | September 6, 2022
Market Snapshot | September 6, 2022

Market Snapshot | September 6, 2022 Soybeans down sharply on favorable Midwest weather, larger supply outlook; corn firmer, wheat mostly lower.

Ahead of the Open | September 6, 2022
Ahead of the Open | September 6, 2022

Ahead of the Open | September 6, 2022 Soybeans lower on prospect for greater Argentine supply; corn, wheat firmer after three-day weekend.

Ahead of the Open | September 6, 2022
Ahead of the Open | September 6, 2022

Soybeans lower on prospect for greater Argentine supply; corn, wheat firmer after three-day weekend.

After the Bell | September 2, 2022
After the Bell | September 2, 2022

Grain, soybean futures close higher on corrective buying ahead of long holiday weekend, early crude oil gains.

Livestock Analysis | September 2, 2022
Livestock Analysis | September 2, 2022

Livestock Analysis | September 2, 2022 Hog futures post weekly decline as cash fundamentals continue slipping; cattle futures firmer.

Evening Report | September 2, 2022
Evening Report | September 2, 2022

Markets and gov't offices are closed on Monday for Labor Day. Enjoy the extended holiday weekend.

Crops Analysis | September 2, 2022
Crops Analysis | September 2, 2022

Crops Analysis | September 2, 2022 Grain, soybean futures end firmly higher ahead of long holiday weekend with boost from crude oil, stocks.

Market Snapshot | September 2, 2022
Market Snapshot | September 2, 2022

Market Snapshot | September 2, 2022 Grain and soybean futures higher on corrective buying, stronger equities and crude oil.

Ahead of the Open | September 2, 2022
Ahead of the Open | September 2, 2022

Grain, soybean futures lower, tracking rebound in equity, oil markets ahead of holiday weekend.

Evening Report | September 1, 2022
Evening Report | September 1, 2022

Drought intensifies in western Corn Belt, Central Plains

Market Watch | September 1, 2022
Market Watch | September 1, 2022

Cash hog prices start their seasonal decline with sharp losses.

After the Bell | September 1, 2022
After the Bell | September 1, 2022

Soybean futures extend sell-off as China lockdown fuels recession concerns; corn, wheat also drop sharply.

Livestock Analysis | September 1, 2022
Livestock Analysis | September 1, 2022

Livestock Analysis | September 1, 2022 Live cattle mostly firmer in corrective rebound from drop to four-week lows; hog futures end mixed.

Crops Analysis | September 1, 2022
Crops Analysis | September 1, 2022

Crops Analysis | September 1, 2022 Soybeans drop past two-week low as China Covid lockdown fuels recession concern; corn, wheat also off sharply.

Market Snapshot | September 1, 2022
Market Snapshot | September 1, 2022

Market Snapshot | September 1, 2022 Soybean market extends slide as recession concerns pressure commodities; corn, wheat also lower.

Ahead of the Open | September 1, 2022
Ahead of the Open | September 1, 2022

Soybean futures drop near two-week low on global recession concern; corn and wheat also lower.

Ahead of the Open | September 1, 2022

Ahead of the Open | September 1, 2022 Soybean futures drop near two-week lows amid global recession concerns; corn and wheat also lower.

After the Bell | August 31, 2022
After the Bell | August 31, 2022

Soybeans drop near two-week low amid crude oil weakness, recession concerns; corn lower, wheat higher.

Livestock Analysis | August 31, 2022
Livestock Analysis | August 31, 2022

Livestock Analysis | August 31, 2022 Live cattle futures drop to four-week low on demand concerns; hog futures lower as cash extends slide.

Crops Analysis | August 31, 2022
Crops Analysis | August 31, 2022

Crops Analysis | August 31, 2022 Soybeans fall near two-week low amid crude oil weakness, recession concerns; corn lower, wheat higher.

Market Snapshot | August 31, 2022
Market Snapshot | August 31, 2022

Market Snapshot | August 31, 2022 Corn drops to lows for the week amid recession concerns; soybeans, wheat rebound from overnight declines.

Ahead of the Open | August 31, 2022
Ahead of the Open | August 31, 2022

Corn drops to lows for the week as corrective pullback continues; soybeans and wheat also lower.

Evening Report | August 30, 2022
Evening Report | August 30, 2022

USDA cuts FY 2022 ag trade forecast, expects deficit in FY 2023

After the Bell | August 30, 2022
After the Bell | August 30, 2022

Soybean futures drop to lowest level in over a week amid favorable Midwest weather, sharp decline in crude oil.

Crops Analysis | August 30, 2022
Crops Analysis | August 30, 2022

Crops Analysis | August 30, 2022 Grain, soybean futures end lower on corrective selling, sharp losses in crude oil.

Livestock Analysis | August 30, 2022
Livestock Analysis | August 30, 2022

Livestock Analysis | August 30, 2022 Hog futures extend rebound, close at highest level in over a week; cattle futures also firmer.

Market Snapshot | August 30, 2022
Market Snapshot | August 30, 2022

Market Snapshot | August 30, 2022 Grain, soybean futures lower on corrective pressure, declines in crude oil, U.S. stocks.

Ahead of the Open | August 30, 2022
Ahead of the Open | August 30, 2022

Soybean futures drop sharply after USDA crop ratings top expectations, corn and wheat also lower.

Evening Report | August 29, 2022
Evening Report | August 29, 2022

Corn crop condition ratings drop again.

After the Bell | August 29, 2022
After the Bell | August 29, 2022

December corn posts two-month high as Pro Farmer estimates U.S. crop at three-year low; soybeans lower, wheat up sharply.

Livestock Analysis | August 29, 2022
Livestock Analysis | August 29, 2022

Livestock Analysis | August 29, 2022 Live cattle futures drop near four-week low amid eroding cash; hog futures firmer in corrective bounce.

Crops Analysis | August 29, 2022
Crops Analysis | August 29, 2022

Crops Analysis | August 29, 2022 Corn futures surge to two-month high as Pro Farmer estimates U.S. crop at three-year low; soybeans lower.

Market Snapshot | August 29, 2022
Market Snapshot | August 29, 2022

Market Snapshot | August 29, 2022 Corn rallies to highest in over two months as heat, dryness curb yield prospects; soybeans lower, wheat higher

Ahead of the Open | August 29, 2022
Ahead of the Open | August 29, 2022

Corn futures near two-month high after Pro Farmer forecasts smaller crop; soybeans lower, wheat firmer.

Evening Report | August 26, 2022
Evening Report | August 26, 2022

Evening Report | August 26, 2022 Pro Farmer estimates U.S. corn crop at 13.759 billion bu., smallest since 2019; soybean crop seen at record 4.535 billion bu.

Pro Farmer Releases 2022 National Corn and Soybean Crop Estimates
Pro Farmer Releases 2022 National Corn and Soybean Crop Estimates

Pro Farmer estimates the U.S. corn crop at 13.759 billion bu. with an average yield of 168.1 bu. per acre. We estimate the U.S. soybean crop at 4.535 billion bu. on a national average yield of 51.7 bu. per acre.