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Livestock Analysis | July 29, 2022 Nearby hog futures close at four-month high on continued cash strength; cattle post weekly drop as cash slips.

Crops Analysis | July 29, 2022 Soybean futures post largest weekly gain in 23 years on concern over Midwest heat wave; corn firmer, wheat drops.

Market Snapshot | July 29, 2022 Soybean futures soar to one-month high, corn also higher, as Midwest heads for heat wave; wheat mixed.

Soybeans extend rally to four-week highs with Midwest heat expected to stress crops; corn, wheat also higher.

Soybeans futures surge to four-week high on impending Midwest heat wave; corn, wheat also firmer.

Farm diesel prices are falling but still 75% above year-ago.

Livestock Analysis | July 28, 2022 Nearby hogs extend rally to three-month highs on strong cash fundamentals; cattle futures lower.

Crops Analysis | July 28, 2022 Soybean futures rally to four-week high on concern over hot August outlook; corn, wheat also firmer.

Market Snapshot | July 28, 2022 Soybean futures surge to two-week highs on weather concern, strong exports; corn and wheat also higher.

Soybean futures climb to two-week high, corn firmer, on hot Midwest forecast; wheat also higher.

Soybean futures climb near four-week high on concern Midwest heat may curb yields; corn firm, wheat lower.

Livestock Analysis | July 27, 2022 Hog futures settle at three-month high as cash fundamentals stay strong; live cattle mixed on weak cash prospects.

Crops Analysis | July 27, 2022 Soybean futures close near four-week high on concern over hot Midwest forecast; corn firm, wheat lower.

Market Snapshot | July 27, 2022 Soybean futures jump to two-week high, corn firm, on forecasts for return of Midwest heat; wheat lower.

Soybeans climb to two-week high overnight, corn firmer on Midwest heat concern; wheat mixed.

More Russian attacks on Ukraine’s key port cities

Corn, soybeans rally as USDA crop ratings slip, Midwest heat expected to return; wheat higher on Ukraine concern.

Livestock Analysis | July 26, 2022 Cattle futures drop on corn rally, expectations for further cash weakness; hog futures also lower.

Crops Analysis | July 26, 2022 Corn, soybeans rally on worse-than-expected crop ratings, return of Midwest heat; wheat also higher.

Market Snapshot | July 26, 2022 Corn, soybeans hit highest levels in over a week on disappointing USDA crop ratings; wheat higher.

Corn, soybeans gap higher overnight, surge after larger than expected crop ratings drop; wheat stronger.

Crop condition ratings drop more than anticipated after a week of extreme heat.

Grain, soybean futures gain on concern over Ukraine shipments, return of Midwest heat next week.

Livestock Analysis | July 25, 2022 Live cattle climbs to three-month high on strong technicals; hogs mostly lower through cash remains strong.

Crops Analysis | July 25, 2022 Grain, soybean futures end higher on Russia attack, concern over return of Midwest heat.

Market Snapshot | July 25, 2022 Grain, soybean futures higher on Ukraine supply concern, more Midwest heat ahead.

Grain futures expected higher on concern over Ukraine port attack, return of Midwest heat.

Corn futures sink to six-month low on outlook for crop-aiding rain, less heat; wheat plunges on Ukraine deal.

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Livestock Analysis | July 22, 2022 Hog futures extend rally, surged to three-month high on strong cash fundamentals; cattle close at six-week high.

Market Snapshot | July 22, 2022 Soybeans rally back from six-month lows on oil strength, concern over August heat; wheat down sharply.

Crops Analysis | July 22, 2022 Corn futures sink to six-month low on outlook for crop-aiding rain, less heat; wheat plunges on Ukraine deal.

Corn falls to six-month low overnight on favorable Midwest forecast; soybeans rebound, wheat lower.

Soybean futures sink to six-month lows on prospects for rain relief in Midwest; corn, wheat also lower.

Big jump in weekly cash hog price.

Livestock Analysis | July 21, 2022 Hog futures extend rally to three-month high on cash strength; live cattle weaker as cash market slips.

Crops Analysis | July 21, 2022 Soybean futures nosedive to six-month lows on outlook for rain relief in Midwest; corn, wheat also lower.

Market Snapshot | July 21, 2022 Corn, soybean futures sink to two-week lows with rain relief ahead for Midwest; wheat futures mixed.

Corn, soybean futures drop to two-week lows overnight on Midwest rain outlook; wheat also lower.

November soybeans drop to two-week low, corn also down, with Midwest heat break ahead; wheat mixed.

Livestock Analysis | July 20, 2022 Lean hog futures climb to three-month high on firm cash fundamentals, demand optimism; cattle mixed.

Crops Analysis | July 20, 2022 November soybeans close at two-week low, corn also down, with relief ahead from Midwest heat; wheat mixed.

Market Snapshot | July 20, 2022 Corn, soybeans under pressure on outlook for break from Midwest heat; wheat futures mixed.

Corn, soybean futures expected lower on outlook for rain, heat relief; wheat climbs to one-week highs.

Corn, soybean futures fall on prospect for relief from extreme Midwest heat; wheat futures also lower.

Livestock Analysis | July 19, 2022 Hog futures close near three-month high, cattle also higher on wholesale strength, demand optimism.

Crops Analysis | July 19, 2022 Corn, soybean futures drop on outlook for relief from Midwest heat; wheat futures also lower.

Market Snapshot | July 19, 2022 Corn, soybeans under corrective selling pressure, wheat mixed, as traders monitor Ukraine.

Grain, soybean futures expected lower amid prospects for resumption of Ukraine exports.

Crop crop ratings hold steady, soybean conditions slip a percentage point.