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First Thing Today | August 22, 2022
First Thing Today | August 22, 2022

First Thing Today | August 22, 2022 Soybean futures post corrective gains overnight as market awaits Pro Farmer Crop Tour reports.

After the Bell | August 19, 2022
After the Bell | August 19, 2022

Corn, soybean futures end firmer but down for the week as traders await Midwest Crop Tour; wheat up in corrective bounce.

Evening Report | August 19, 2022
Evening Report | August 19, 2022

Cattle on Feed Report: Bearish compared to expectations

Livestock Analysis | August 19, 2022
Livestock Analysis | August 19, 2022

Livestock Analysis | August 19, 2022 Hog futures extend steep sell-off, hit six-week lows on signs cash has peaked; live cattle firmer but feedlot data bearish,

Crops Analysis | August 19, 2022
Crops Analysis | August 19, 2022

Crops Analysis | August 19, 2022 Corn, soybean futures end day firmer but down for the week as traders await Midwest Crop Tour; wheat rebounds.

Market Snapshot | August 19, 2022
Market Snapshot | August 19, 2022

Market Snapshot | August 19, 2022 Soybean under pressure from favorable weather outlook; wheat up sharply in corrective bounce.

Ahead of the Open | August 19, 2022
Ahead of the Open | August 19, 2022

Soybeans expected lower with rain expected to aid crops; corn little changed, wheat firmer in correction.

Evening Report | August 18, 2022
Evening Report | August 18, 2022

NWS: No late-season relief for dry western Corn Belt

After the Bell | August 18, 2022
After the Bell | August 18, 2022

Corn, soybean futures end higher second day in row on stronger exports as traders eye weather; wheat drops to 10-month lows.

Livestock Analysis | August 18, 2022
Livestock Analysis | August 18, 2022

Livestock Analysis | August 18, 2022 Hog futures tumble to five-week low on outlook for seasonal weakness; cattle down despite cash strength.

Crops Analysis | August 18, 2022
Crops Analysis | August 18, 2022

Crops Analysis | August 18, 2022 Corn, soybean futures post gains on stronger exports as traders eye weather; wheat sinks to 10-month lows.

Market Watch | August 18, 2022
Market Watch | August 18, 2022

Big price rebound for cotton following USDA's much smaller-than-expected crop estimate on Aug. 12.

Market Snapshot | August 18, 2022
Market Snapshot | August 18, 2022

Market Snapshot | August 18, 2022 Corn, soybeans turn higher following strong weekly USDA export numbers; winter wheat at 10-month low.

Ahead of the Open | August 18, 2022
Ahead of the Open | August 18, 2022

Corn, soybeans under pressure ahead of Midwest rains; winter wheat drops to seven-month low.

After the Bell | August 17, 2022
After the Bell | August 17, 2022

Corn, soybean futures bounce from early weakness, end higher, though Midwest weather leans bearish; wheat lower.

Livestock Analysis | August 17, 2022
Livestock Analysis | August 17, 2022

Livestock Analysis | August 17, 2022 Live cattle futures extend rally near four-month highs on tight animal supplies; hogs post firm rebound.

Crops Analysis | August 17, 2022
Crops Analysis | August 17, 2022

Crops Analysis | August 17, 2022 Corn, soybean futures end firmer following early weakness, though Midwest weather leans bearish; wheat lower.

Market Snapshot | August 17, 2022
Market Snapshot | August 17, 2022

Market Snapshot | August 17, 2022 Corn, soybean futures narrowly mixed as traders watch Midwest weather; wheat down sharply.

Ahead of the Open | August 17, 2022
Ahead of the Open | August 17, 2022

Grain, soybean futures higher in corrective rebound, but Midwest weather still leans bearish.

Evening Report | August 16, 2022
Evening Report | August 16, 2022

Ukraine’s winter grain acreage could fall up to 60% without aid

After the Bell | August 16, 2022
After the Bell | August 16, 2022

Soybeans tumble near two-week lows on favorable Midwest weather outlook; corn and wheat also lower.

Livestock Analysis | August 16, 2022
Livestock Analysis | August 16, 2022

Livestock Analysis | August 16, 2022 Live cattle rally to 3 1/2-month high amid tighter supply outlook; hog futures plunge with seasonal weakness expected.

Crops Analysis | August 16, 2022
Crops Analysis | August 16, 2022

Crops Analysis | August 16, 2022 Soybean futures drop near two-week lows on favorable Midwest weather outlook; corn and wheat also lower.

Market Snapshot | August 16, 2022
Market Snapshot | August 16, 2022

Market Snapshot | August 16, 2022 Corn, soybean futures down sharply on China concern, outlook for favorable Midwest crop conditions.

Ahead of the Open | August 16, 2022
Ahead of the Open | August 16, 2022

Grain, soybean futures expected lower on Midwest rain, China concern, accelerating Ukraine shipments.

Evening Report | August 15, 2022
Evening Report | August 15, 2022

Corn crop conditions decline again, just not as much as expected.

After the Bell | August 15, 2022
After the Bell | August 15, 2022

Soybeans down sharply on favorable Midwest weather outlook, China concerns; corn, wheat also lower.

Livestock Analysis | August 15, 2022
Livestock Analysis | August 15, 2022

Livestock Analysis | August 15, 2022 Lean hog futures start week on firm note as cash fundamentals remain solid; cattle futures mostly lower.

Crops Analysis | August 15, 2022
Crops Analysis | August 15, 2022

Crops Analysis | August 15, 2022 Soybeans drop sharply on favorable Midwest weather outlook, China concerns; corn, wheat also lower.

Market Snapshot | August 15, 2022
Market Snapshot | August 15, 2022

Market Snapshot | August 15, 2022 Soybean futures down nearly 50 cents on mostly favorable Midwest weather outlook; corn and wheat also lower.

Ahead of the Open | August 15, 2022
Ahead of the Open | August 15, 2022

Grain, soybean futures down sharply on favorable Midwest weather outlook, China tensions.

Evening Report | August 12, 2022
Evening Report | August 12, 2022

Beans firm despite bearish data. Corn crop estimate comes in under expectations.

After the Bell | August 12, 2022
After the Bell | August 12, 2022

Corn ends near eight-week high after USDA cuts production forecast; soybeans higher despite surprise increase in crop.

Livestock Analysis | August 12, 2022
Livestock Analysis | August 12, 2022

Livestock Analysis | August 12, 2022 Live cattle, lean hog futures end lower but still post strong gains for week on firm cash, demand optimism.

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USDA Report Snapshot | August 12, 2022

USDA makes unexpected boost to U.S. soybean crop estimate, lowers corn crop more than expected.

Crops Analysis | August 12, 2022
Crops Analysis | August 12, 2022

Crops Analysis | August 12, 2022 Corn ends near eight-week high after USDA cuts crop outlook; soybeans higher despite surprise increase in crop outlook.

Market Snapshot | August 12, 2022
Market Snapshot | August 12, 2022

Market Snapshot | August 12, 2022 Corn, soybean futures near two-week highs ahead of USDA reports, wheat futures lower.

Ahead of the Open | August 12, 2022
Ahead of the Open | August 12, 2022

Ahead of the Open | August 12, 2022 Grain, soybean futures ease slightly as trade awaits USDA Crop Production, Supply & Demand data.

Evening Report | August 11, 2022
Evening Report | August 11, 2022

Drought monitor shows divergence in conditions across Corn Belt

After the Bell | August 11, 2022
After the Bell | August 11, 2022

Corn futures rise to four-week high amid dryness concerns, soybeans at two-week high, as trade awaits USDA.

Livestock Analysis | August 11, 2022
Livestock Analysis | August 11, 2022

Livestock Analysis | August 11, 2022 Lean hog futures rise to contract highs, live cattle hit 3 1/2-month high on strong cash outlook.

Crops Analysis | August 11, 2022
Crops Analysis | August 11, 2022

Crops Analysis | August 11, 2022 Corn futures climb to four-week high on weather concern, soybeans at two-week high, as trade awaits USDA.

Market Snapshot | August 11, 2022
Market Snapshot | August 11, 2022

Market Snapshot | August 11, 2022 Grain, soybean futures higher on weather concern, dollar weakness ahead of key USDA reports.

Ahead of the Open | August 11, 2022
Ahead of the Open | August 11, 2022

Grain, soybean futures expected firmer on weather concern, dollar weakness as traders await USDA reports.

Evening Report | August 10, 2022
Evening Report | August 10, 2022

UN expects ‘big uptick’ in ships wanting to export Ukrainian grain

Livestock Analysis | August 10, 2022
Livestock Analysis | August 10, 2022

Livestock Analysis | August 10, 2022 Hog futures climb to contract highs, live cattle posts three-month high on tight supplies, firm cash.

Crops Analysis | August 10, 2022
Crops Analysis | August 10, 2022

Crops Analysis | August 10, 2022 Soybean futures fade from rally, end lower as some forecasts boost Midwest rain prospects; corn and wheat firmer.

After the Bell | After the Bell, 2022
After the Bell | After the Bell, 2022

Soybeans fade from sharp gains, end lower as some forecasts boost Midwest rain prospects; corn and wheat firmer.

Market Snapshot | August 10, 2022
Market Snapshot | August 10, 2022

Market Snapshot | August 10, 2022 Soybean futures extend rally as Midwest weather forecast turns drier; corn and wheat also higher.