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After the Bell | September 16, 2021
After the Bell | September 16, 2021

After the Bell | September 16, 2021 Strong export sales boost soybean and wheat futures, corn futures end lower.

Livestock Analysis | September 16, 2021
Livestock Analysis | September 16, 2021

Livestock Analysis | September 16, 2021 Lean hog futures end sharply higher behind pork cutout strength, cattle futures end lower.

Crops Analysis | September 16, 2021
Crops Analysis | September 16, 2021

Crops Analysis | September 16, 2021 Soybeans, wheat end higher on strong USDA export report, corn settles lower.

Evening Report | Sept. 16, 2021

Warm, dry outlook concerning for winter wheat producers. Dryness expands in southern and eastern areas of the Midwest as growing season wanes. Grain union boosts Russian wheat crop estimate on improving yields.

Market Watch | September 16, 2021
Market Watch | September 16, 2021

Cash spring wheat prices continue to climb.

Ahead of the Open | September 16, 2021
Ahead of the Open | September 16, 2021

Ahead of the Open | September 16, 2021 Corn futures mixed-weaker after export sales disappoint, soybeans firmer, wheat lower.

After the Bell | September 15, 2021
After the Bell | September 15, 2021

After the Bell | September 15, 2021 Corn, soybean futures post highest closes in over two weeks, wheat futures also higher.

Evening Report | Sept. 15, 2021
Evening Report | Sept. 15, 2021

Unexpected rise in NOPA’s August crush. China scrambling to cover near-term soybean needs. Russian winter wheat acres expected to dip vs. last year’s record.

Livestock Analysis | September 15, 2021
Livestock Analysis | September 15, 2021

Livestock Analysis | September 15, 2021 Hog futures rebound from six-month lows as pork cutout prices climb, cattle futures mostly lower.

Crops Analysis | September 15, 2021
Crops Analysis | September 15, 2021

Crops Analysis | September 15, 2021 Soybean futures end at two-week highs as NOPA crush tops expectations, corn, wheat also higher.

Ahead of the Open | September 15, 2021
Ahead of the Open | September 15, 2021

Ahead of the Open | September 15, 2021 Corn nears two-week high overnight, soybeans also higher as market awaits NOPA crush report.

After the Bell | September 14, 2021
After the Bell | September 14, 2021

After the Bell | September 14, 2021 Wheat futures surge amid concern over Plains heat as winter seeding commences, corn also firmer.

Livestock Analysis | September 14, 2021
Livestock Analysis | September 14, 2021

Livestock Analysis | September 14, 2021 Lean hog futures extend slump to six-month lows even as pork prices surge, cattle end higher.

Evening Report | Sept. 14, 2021
Evening Report | Sept. 14, 2021

Cargill reopens one Louisiana grain terminal. StatsCan slices its crop estimates, again. FAPRI expects net farm income to retreat from 2021’s strong level in 2022.

Crops Analysis | September 14, 2021
Crops Analysis | September 14, 2021

Crops Analysis | September 14, 2021 Corn futures post gain after USDA crop ratings decline, soybeans lower ahead of NOPA crush report.

Ahead of the Open | September 14, 2021
Ahead of the Open | September 14, 2021

Ahead of the Open | September 14, 2021 Wheat futures climb overnight on global supply concerns, corn and soybeans also firmer.

Evening Report | Sept. 13, 2021
Evening Report | Sept. 13, 2021

G/E rating for corn slips as Midwest harvest begins. Farm sector hopes disappointing midterm primary could prompt Argentine government rethink.

After the Bell | September 13, 2021
After the Bell | September 13, 2021

After the Bell | September 13, 2021 Grain, soybean futures end mostly lower amid export struggles, larger harvest outlook.

Livestock Analysis | September 13, 2021
Livestock Analysis | September 13, 2021

Livestock Analysis | September 13, 2021 Hog futures end at six-month low as pork market extends slump, cattle futures drop to four-month low.

Crops Analysis | September 13, 2021
Crops Analysis | September 13, 2021

Crops Analysis | September 13, 2021 Corn, soybean futures end lower as market eyes early harvest, wheat futures mixed.

Ahead of the Open | September 13, 2021
Ahead of the Open | September 13, 2021

Ahead of the Open | September 13, 2021 Grain, soybean futures expected weaker after USDA raises harvest forecasts.

After the Bell | September 10, 2021
After the Bell | September 10, 2021

After the Bell | September 10, 2021 Soybeans jump as USDA makes smaller than expected hike to harvest outlook, corn also higher.

Evening Report | Sept. 10, 2021
Evening Report | Sept. 10, 2021

Markets firm after USDA's September reports. Some surprises on the carryover front. AFBF and tax experts weigh in on Vilsack’s op-ed on stepped-up basis.

Livestock Analysis | September 10, 2021
Livestock Analysis | September 10, 2021

Livestock Analysis | September 10, 2021 Lean hog futures plunge to five-month low on weak cash fundamentals, cattle end lower for week.

Crops Analysis | September 10, 2021
Crops Analysis | September 10, 2021

Crops Analysis | September 10, 2021 Soybean futures rally following smaller than expected USDA harvest estimate, corn also higher, wheat mixed.

PF Reaction: Markets firm in response to USDA's September reports
PF Reaction: Markets firm in response to USDA's September reports

We walk you through the main takeaways from today's Crop Production and Supply & Demand Reports.

Ahead of the Open | September 10, 2021
Ahead of the Open | September 10, 2021

Ahead of the Open | September 10, 2021 Grain futures mixed overnight as trade awaits USDA Crop Production, Supply/Demand reports.

After the Bell | September 9, 2021
After the Bell | September 9, 2021

After the Bell | September 9, 2021 Grain, soybeans sink to multi-month lows with USDA expected to hike harvest projections.

Evening Report | September 9, 2021

Conab once again lowers its Brazilian corn crop forecast. Abiove raises Brazilian bean crop peg, but trims its export forecast. Blockades cleared from Brazil’s highways.

Crops Analysis | September 9, 2021
Crops Analysis | September 9, 2021

Crops Analysis | September 9, 2021 Corn futures end near five-month low ahead of USDA crop report, soybeans and wheat also lower.

Livestock Analysis | September 9, 2021
Livestock Analysis | September 9, 2021

Livestock Analysis | September 9, 2021 Hog futures drop to four-week lows even as pork market firms, cattle post first gain in five days.

Ahead of the Open | September 9, 2021
Ahead of the Open | September 9, 2021

Ahead of the Open | September 9, 2021 Corn futures reach three-month low ahead of USDA crop report, wheat drops to six-week low.

After the Bell | September 8, 2021
After the Bell | September 8, 2021

After the Bell | September 8, 2021 Corn and wheat lower, soybeans higher as trade settles in for Sept. 10 USDA reports.

Livestock Analysis | September 8, 2021
Livestock Analysis | September 8, 2021

Livestock Analysis | September 8, 2021 Cattle futures extend slide to three-month lows, lean hogs lower as CME index nosedives.

Crops Analysis | September 8, 2021
Crops Analysis | September 8, 2021

Crops Analysis | September 8, 2021 Corn futures edge near five-month low, soybeans firm on China purchase as market awaits USDA reports.

Market Snapshot | September 8, 2021
Market Snapshot | September 8, 2021

Market Snapshot | September 8, 2021 Grain, soybean futures mostly lower at midsession as trade eyes key USDA reports.

Ahead of the Open | September 8, 2021
Ahead of the Open | September 8, 2021

Ahead of the Open | September 8, 2021 Corn futures firmer after USDA crop ratings decline, soybeans higher, wheat mixed.

After the Bell | September 7, 2021
After the Bell | September 7, 2021

After the Bell | September 7, 2021 Corn ends near five-month low, soybeans at two-month low with USDA expected to boost crop estimates.

Livestock Analysis | September 7, 2021
Livestock Analysis | September 7, 2021

Livestock Analysis | September 7, 2021 Cattle futures close at three-month low as wholebeef continues weakening, hog futures also lower.

Crops Analysis | September 7, 2021
Crops Analysis | September 7, 2021

Crops Analysis | September 7, 2021 Corn futures settle near five-month low, soybeans and wheat also under pressure as USDA reports loom.

Market Snapshot | September 7, 2021
Market Snapshot | September 7, 2021

Market Snapshot | September 7, 2021 Corn futures near two-month low, soybeans, wheat also lower as trade awaits USDA crop report.

Ahead of the Open | September 7, 2021
Ahead of the Open | September 7, 2021

Ahead of the Open | September 7, 2021 Grain, soybean futures mixed after holiday weekend, trade awaiting USDA crop report.

After the Bell | September 3, 2021
After the Bell | September 3, 2021

After the Bell | September 3, 2021 Soybean, wheat futures end higher ahead of three-day weekend, corn slips as USDA reports loom.

Crops Analysis | September 3, 2021
Crops Analysis | September 3, 2021

Crops Analysis | September 3, 2021 Corn futures tumble over 5% on week as trade eyes next USDA crop report, soybeans firmer on China buying.

Livestock Analysis | September 3, 2021
Livestock Analysis | September 3, 2021

Livestock Analysis | September 3, 2021 Cattle futures sink near seven-week low as boxed beef market extends slump, hog futures mixed.

Evening Report | Sept. 3, 2021
Evening Report | Sept. 3, 2021

IHS market raises U.S. corn crop outlook, lowers bean crop forecast. Hiring slowed dramatically in August. U.S. exports of pork retreated in July, while beef shipments ramped up.

Ahead of the Open | September 3, 2021
Ahead of the Open | September 3, 2021

Ahead of the Open | September 3, 2021 Corn futures expected to open lower, soybeans and wheat higher ahead of holiday weekend.

After the Bell | September 2, 2021
After the Bell | September 2, 2021

After the Bell | September 2, 2021 Stronger than expected USDA export sales boost soybean futures, corn, wheat futures also climb.

Livestock Analysis | September 2, 2021
Livestock Analysis | September 2, 2021

Livestock Analysis | September 2, 2021 Cattle futures drop to six-week lows as beef values extend slide, hog futures end mixed.

Crops Analysis | September 2, 2021
Crops Analysis | September 2, 2021

Crops Analysis | September 2, 2021 Soybean futures rebound from nine-week lows on stronger than expected exports, corn, wheat also firmer.