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Crops Analysis | July 7, 2021 Soybean futures up sharply on disappointing USDA crop ratings, corn slumps on Midwest weather.

FOMC minutes note increase in inflation, but attribute rise to transitory factors. Strike by contract workers interrupting flow of exports at Argentina’s Rosario port hub. Abiove hikes Brazilian soybean export forecast

Ahead of the Open | July 7, 2021 Soybean futures poised to open higher as USDA crop ratings fall short of expectations, corn down on weather.

Corn ratings finally stabilized, but condition ratings for soybeans and wheat continue to decline. Meanwhile, labor shortages and rising input costs have dampened farmer optimism.

After the Bell | July 6, 2021 Grain futures nosedive as expected Midwest rain improves harvest outlook.

Crops Analysis | July 6, 2021 Corn futures plunge daily limit as more rain seen boosting Midwest crops, soybeans, wheat also tumble.

Livestock Analysis | July 6, 2021 Feeder cattle futures climb to three-month high as corn market tumbles, lower supplies lift hogs

Ahead of the Open | July 6, 2021 Grain, soybean futures expected to open lower on Midwest rainfall outlook.

After the Bell | July 2, 2021 Grain and soy futures end mixed ahead of three-day weekend as Midwest weather remains key driver.

Livestock Analysis | July 2, 2021 Cattle and hog futures end week mixed ahead of three-day weekend, soft tone in cash markets.

Crops Analysis | July 2, 2021 Grain futures end mixed but up sharply on the week after USDA's unexpectedly low acres sparks rally.

EPA exceeded its authority when it allowed year-round sales of E15, the D.C. Circuit ruled Friday.

Midmorning update on commodity market action.

Ahead of the Open | July 2, 2021 Soybean futures seen higher, grains mixed, all eyes on weather ahead of holiday weekend.

After the Bell | July 1, 2021 Corn and soybeans fade from USDA acres-driven rally, but weather market "restarted."

Livestock Analysis | July 1, 2021 Cattle futures end at two-week high amid firm cash market, hog futures lower.

Crops Analysis | July 1, 2021 Grain, soybean futures erase early gains to end lower, though acreage weather remain in focus.

Cash corn and soybean prices surge following USDA's June 30 reports.

Midmorning update on commodity market action.

Ahead of the Open | July 1, 2021 Corn futures rally near three-week high, soybeans surge after USDA acreage report stirs supply concerns.

After the Bell | June 30, 2021 USDA acreage surprise sends grain, soybean futures up sharply, feeder cattle pressed by feed cost concerns.

Livestock Analysis | June 30, 2021 Feeder cattle futures hit two-week lows as USDA's corn acreage signals higher feed costs, hogs mixed.

Crops Analysis | June 30, 2021 Corn rallies daily limit, soybeans surge over 80 cents on unexpectedly low USDA acres.

June 1 soybean stocks were bullish, too.

Your mid-morning update on grain, oilseed and livestock market action.

Ahead of the Open | June 30, 2021 Grain futures seen lower ahead as market awaits USDA acreage, stocks data.

After the Bell | June 29, 2021 Grain futures mixed ahead of USDA acreage, quarterly stocks updates.

Livestock Analysis | June 29, 2021 Hog futures end higher in corrective bounce, cattle mixed amid ongoing beef price weakness.

Crops Analysis | June 29, 2021 Grains, soybean futures end mostly lower ahead of USDA acres update, spring wheat hits eight-year high.

Mid-morning update on commodity market trade.

Ahead of the Open | June 29, 2021 Grain, soybean futures expected to start firmer as USDA crop ratings erode.

After the Bell | June 28, 2021 Corn, soybeans, wheat post gains as market fixates on Midwest, N. Plains weather, crop ratings.

Crops Analysis | June 28, 2021 Corn, soybean futures rise sharply as traders eye warmer July outlook, spring wheat extends rally.

Livestock Analysis | June 24, 2021 Hog futures rise daily limit as trade watches for cash signals, cattle futures drop as corn rallies.

Proposition 12 imposes what opponents claim is arbitrary animal housing standards that reach far outside of California's borders to farms across the country, and bans the sale of pork that does not meet those standards.

Mid-morning update of price action for corn, soybeans, wheat and livestock futures.

Ahead of the Open | June 28, 2021 Grain, soybean futures seen firmer as trade eyes Midwest weather, USDA acreage report.

The Supreme Court in favor of refiners regarding SREs. USDA boosts its food price inflation forecasts. Meanwhile, its monthly Cattle on Feed Report was generally in line with expectations.

A quick recap of today's market action and a look at what's ahead.

Closing market action for lean hog and cattle futures and a look down the road for these markets.

A look at how corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton closed the week and what's likely ahead for these markets.

After the Bell | June 24, 2021 Widespread Midwest rains keep corn, soybean futures under pressure, hog futures still in free-fall.

Rains have fallen in the eastern Corn Belt, but areas of the western Belt still drying out. A bipartisan group of lawmakers have reached a tell with Biden on infrastructure. And find coverage of USDA's latest H&P Report.

Livestock Analysis | June 24, 2021 Hog futures extend slump to two-month lows, cattle mixed amid firm cash market.

Crops Analysis | June 24, 2021 Soybean futures sag below $13 as rains soak most of Midwest, spring wheat extends gains.

Cash soybean and corn prices extend recent sharp decline over the past week.

Corn futures have moved well off session lows to trade 5 to 7 cents lower at midsession.

Ahead of the Open | June 24, 2021 Corn, soybeans under pressure as rain benefits Midwest crops, hog futures near two-month low.

After the Bell | June 23, 2021 Corn, soybean futures remain under pressure following Midwest rains, hog futures' slump continues.

Livestock Analysis | June 23, 2021 Hog futures extend slump to two-month lows amid demand concerns, cattle down despite firm cash markets.