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After the Bell | August 3, 2021 Soybean futures drop near four-week lows after USDA ratings improve, hogs up on strong pork cutouts.

Livestock Analysis | August 3, 2021 Hog futures surge as pork cutout values extend climb, cattle also up on strong wholesale market.

Crops Analysis | August 3, 2021 Soybean futures drop sharply after USDA crop ratings post unexpected uptick, corn, wheat also lower

Ahead of the Open | August 3, 2021 Corn, soybeans lower on wetter Midwest outlook, wheat pulls back after rally near three-month highs.

Hot, dry weather for northwest Corn Belt again drags down corn ratings. Spring wheat ratings unexpectedly improve. Big drop in SovEcon’s Russian wheat crop forecast on smaller acreage and drought.

After the Bell | August 2, 2021 Wheat futures near three-month highs after cut to Russia harvest forecast, corn, soybeans also climb.

Livestock Analysis | August 2, 2021 Hog, cattle futures end higher on firm cash fundamentals.

Crops Analysis | August 2, 2021 Wheat futures rally following sharp cut to harvest estimate, corn, soybeans also higher.

Ahead of the Open | August 2, 2021 Corn, soybean futures fall on Midwest rain, wheat up on demand strength.

After the Bell | July 30, 2021 Grain futures drop with cooler conditions seen for Midwest, cattle and hogs also lower.

Datagro calling for a 4% rise in soybean planting in 2021-22, dramatic rebound in corn production. IKAR cuts Russian wheat crop forecast. EPA lays out WOTUS plans.

Livestock Analysis | July 30, 2021 Hog, cattle futures end week lower, though underlying cash fundamentals mostly firm.

Crops Analysis | July 30, 2021 Corn, soybean futures end lower on crop-friendly Midwest weather outlook, wheat also lower.

Cash corn and soybean prices dropped this week.

Ahead of the Open | July 30, 2021 Grain, soybean futures lower overnight as market awaits key August crop phases.

After the Bell | July 29, 2021 Grain futures climb as drought grips N. Plains, northwest Corn Belt, cattle futures end lower.

Crops Analysis | July 29, 2021 Wheat rallies as crop tour confirms severe crop losses in drought-stricken Dakotas, corn, soybeans also higher.

Livestock Analysis | July 29, 2021 Feeders lead cattle futures lower as corn market rallies, hog futures ended mixed.

Ahead of the Open | July 29, 2021 Wheat futures seen higher as crop tour projects sharp yield drop, corn, soybeans also higher.

After the Bell | July 28, 2021 Drought damage sends wheat futures up sharply, corn, soybeans also higher on dryness concern.

Livestock Analysis | July 28, 2021 Hog futures drop sharply in pullback from six-week highs, cattle futures mixed.

Crops Analysis | July 28, 2021 Wheat futures post sharp gains as crop tour confirms drought damage, corn, soybeans also higher.

Ahead of the Open | July 28, 2021 Wheat futures surge as tour shows drought damage, corn, soybeans also higher.

Soybean futures gain after USDA crop ratings disappoint, corn fades from early gains, wheat mixed.

Crops Analysis | July 27, 2021 Soybean futures climb after surprise drop in USDA crop ratings, corn slightly lower, wheat mixed.

Livestock Analysis | July 27, 2021 Hog futures reach six-week high before fading, cattle pulls back from USDA-spurred rally.

Ahead of the Open | July 27, 2021 Corn, soybean futures expected to trade higher after USDA crop ratings unexpectedly erode, wheat also higher.

After the Bell | July 26, 2021 Corn, soybeans end higher amid slightly reduced rainfall outlook for Midwest, wheat lower as winter harvest moves along.

Livestock Analysis | July 26, 2021 Hog futures reach five-week high on pork market strength, cattle boosted by USDA reports.

Crops Analysis | July 26, 2021 Corn, soybeans erase early declines, end higher on slightly drier Midwest forecast, wheat lower.

Ahead of the Open | July 26, 2021 Corn, soybean futures fall near two-week lows following Midwest rainfall, outlook for cooler temperatures.

After the Bell | July 23, 2021 Midwest rainfall prospects send grain futures lower for week, hogs at one-month high on firm pork.

Livestock Analysis | July 23, 2021 Hog futures reach one-month highs on stronger pork, cattle near two-week highs.

Crops Analysis | July 23, 2021 Corn, soybeans end lower on week as some forecasts increase Midwest rain chances, wheat lower.

Ahead of the Open | July 23, 2021 Corn, soybean futures lower, wheat firmer as trade eyes hot, dry Midwest outlook.

After the Bell | July 22, 2021 Grain, soy futures tumble amid profit-taking, soft exports, hog futures fade from five-week high.

Crops Analysis | July 22, 2021 Corn, soybeans tumble amid fund selling, disappointing exports, wheat drops first time in seven days.

Livestock Analysis | July 22, 2021 Hog futures fall in step with weaker cash markets, strong exports, weaker corn boost cattle futures

Cash prices generally strengthened for grains, soybeans.

Ahead of the Open | July 22, 2021 Grain futures slump in overnight sell-off, soybeans at one-week low.

After the Bell | July 21, 2021 Hot, dry Midwest outlook boosts new-crop corn, soybean futures, winter wheat hits two-month highs.

Livestock Analysis | July 21, 2021 Hog futures reach highest level in over a month on stronger cash, cattle futures firm, waiting USDA reports.

Crops Analysis | July 21, 2021 SRW, HRW wheat futures rise sixth straight day, new-crop corn, soybeans firmer on dryness concern.

Ahead of the Open | July 21, 2021 Grain, soybean futures mostly higher as Midwest, Plains dryness trims crop potential.

After the Bell | July 20, 2021 Weather concerns push grain and soybean futures higher, hog futures up on strong pork market.

Crops Analysis | July 20, 2021 Grain, soybean futures surge higher as USDA crop ratings disappoint, Midwest dryness worries linger.

Livestock Analysis | July 20, 2021 Hog futures end higher on tight supplies, firm demand, cattle futures under pressure from sliding beef prices.

Ahead of the Open | July 20, 2021 Grain, soybean futures expected to open higher following lackluster USDA crop ratings.

After the Bell | July 19, 2021 Wheat futures extend gains as crop bakes in Northern Plains heat, corn and soybeans little-changed to lower.

Livestock Analysis | July 19, 2021 Hog futures finish mostly lower but pork market remains firm, cattle futures mixed.