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Livestock Analysis | October 8, 2021 Cattle futures post highest close in over a month on firmer cash, hog futures drop 4.3% on week.

Crops Analysis | October 8, 2021 Grain, soybean futures end with weekly losses as trade awaits USDA reports Oct. 12.

Updated monthly and quarterly price forecasts.

Ahead of the Open | October 8, 2021 Grain, soybean futures seen firmer as trade awaits USDA crop, supply and demand reports.

After the Bell | October 7, 2021 Corn, soybeans end higher on signs of stronger exports, live cattle end near five-week high.

Livestock Analysis | October 7, 2021 Cattle futures close near five-week high on beef export strength, hog futures also firmer.

Crops Analysis | October 7, 2021 Corn, soybean futures end firmer following solid weekly export sales, winter wheat lower.

Near-even mix of drought improvement & degradation for country’s midsection. Analysts expect smaller corn & larger soybean crop estimates from USDA. Conab expects year-over-year gains in Brazilian soybean & corn crops.

Ahead of the Open | October 7, 2021 Wheat leads grain, soy complex higher after USDA export sales on high end of expectations.

After the Bell | October 6, 2021 Corn falls third straight day, soybeans near six-month low as harvest rolls along; wheat firmer.

Beef exports topped the $1 billion mark for the first time in August, despite shipping challenge. Private payroll growth tops expectations for September. USDA unveils a new insurance policy for farmers who sell locally.

Livestock Analysis | October 6, 2021 Cattle futures settle near two-week high even as beef weakens further, hogs extend correction lower.

Crops Analysis | October 6, 2021 Corn futures fall third straight day on outside market pressure, wheat ends higher.

Ahead of the Open | October 6, 2021 Grain, soybean futures seen slightly firmer as crude oil nears seven-year high.

After the Bell | October 5, 2021 Corn futures fall second day as U.S. harvest expands, soybeans climb as soyoil rallies.

Livestock Analysis | October 5, 2021 Hog futures stabilize after early-week tumble, though pork cutouts slip; feeder cattle gain on lower corn.

Crops Analysis | October 5, 2021 Soyoil rally leads soybean futures higher, corn lower, cotton soars daily trading limit.

Another private analytics firm raises its U.S. corn and bean crop estimates. Russia reins in its forecast for grain exports. U.S. trade deficit widened more than anticipated last month, ag trade deficit eases.

Ahead of the Open | October 5, 2021

Corn and soybean harvest advancing rapidly. Wetter October outlook for the Midwest and Plains. Biden trade policy with China: Live up to Phase 1 commitments, stop unfair trade practices.

After the Bell | October 4, 2021 Soybeans drop to six-month low as harvest accelerates, corn, SRW wheat firmer.

Crops Analysis | October 4, 2021 Soybean futures extend slump to six-month lows, SRW wheat closes at seven-week high.

Livestock Analysis | October 4, 2021 Hog futures end lower in corrective setback after last week's 11.0% rally, cattle futures end higher.

Ahead of the Open | October 4, 2021 Soybeans seen weaker after dropping to six-month low overnight, corn lower, wheat mixed.

After the Bell | October 1, 2021 Soybean futures close at six-month low amid harvest pressure, bearish USDA stocks; winter wheat near seven-week high.

Livestock Analysis | October 1, 2021 Hog futures jump 11% on week on stronger pork, smaller herd outlook, live cattle ends at five-month low.

Signals RFS announcement nearing. Soyoil stocks build despite disappointing crush. Inflation remains high. USDA reports one of its vaccines shown to prevent/protect against Asian ASF strain

Crops Analysis | October 1, 2021 Wheat futures close near seven-week high on shrinking supplies, soybeans settle at six-month low on bearish USDA stocks.

Cash soybean prices continue to fall as harvest accelerates.

Ahead of the Open | October 1, 2021 Wheat futures extend rally on bullish USDA data, corn firmer, soybeans weaker.

After the Bell | September 30, 2021 Soybeans tumble to three-month lows on bearish USDA grain stocks, cotton extends rally to 10-year highs.

Livestock Analysis | September 30, 2021 Hog futures close at two-month high on strengthening cash fundamentals, cattle end near five-month low.

Crops Analysis | September 30, 2021 Soybean futures tumble to three-month lows as USDA stocks exceed expectations, HRW wheat ends at six-week high on tight supplies.

Your editors break down USDA's September Small Grains Summary and Quarterly Grain Stocks Reports — data that has a history of sparking some big market moves.

Ahead of the Open | September 30, 2021 Grains, soybeans slightly firmer as trade awaits USDA quarterly stocks report.

After the Bell | September 29, 2021 Corn posts highest settlement in almost a month, cotton futures soar near 10-year highs.

Brazil suspends collection of PIS, Cofins taxes on corn imports. USDA announces $3 billion comprehensive investment package. Fed’s Powell faces more hostility than normal on the Capitol Hill.

Livestock Analysis | September 29, 2021 Lean hog futures close near two-month high on pork cutout strength, cattle end near five-month low.

Crops Analysis | September 29, 2021 Cotton futures extend rally to 10-year high, corn settles at one-month high ahead of USDA stocks report.

Ahead of the Open | September 29, 2021 Grain, soybean futures firmer on export hopes as trade awaits USDA stocks report.

Cotton futures pushed to a 10-year high today, but corn, soybeans and wheat all faced pressure. Lean hogs also enjoyed followthrough buying.

Sept. 1 stocks expected to hit multiyear lows for corn, soybeans and wheat. Canada’s domestic wheat and canola estimates are under USDA’s. Big shift by Pelosi. Gas shortages in the U.K.

Ahead of the Open | September 28, 2021 Grain, soybean futures seen lower with Midwest harvest speeding up.

After the Bell | September 27, 2021 Corn futures post highest close for month as commodities rally, hog futures soar daily limit on USDA report.

Highlights from today's Crop Progress & Condition report. Another big soy crushing facility could be coming to North Dakota. Damage at major soymeal export hub.

Livestock Analysis | September 27, 2021 Hog futures soar daily limit following unexpected low USDA pig report numbers, cattle weaker.

Crops Analysis | September 27, 2021 Corn futures settle at four-week high amid broad commodity rally; China purchase helps boost soybeans.

Ahead of the Open | September 27, 2021 Corn futures weaker on outlook for accelerating harvest, soybeans firmer on exports.

After the Bell | September 24, 2021 Winter wheat climbs to three-week high, corn and soybeans mixed with Midwest harvest picking up.

USDA also made some substantial revisions to past data.