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Pro Farmer's Daily Advice Monitor
Pro Farmer's Daily Advice Monitor

Pro Farmer editors provide daily updates on advice, including if now is a good time to catch up on cash sales.

Weekly wheat and soybean inspections drop on the week; corn holds steady
Weekly wheat and soybean inspections drop on the week; corn holds steady

Weekly wheat and soybean inspections during the week ended March 14 fell 164,665 MT and 98,672 MT, respectively, from the previous week. Meanwhile, corn inspections rose nearly 73,000 MT.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 18, 2024
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 18, 2024

Corn and wheat futures are higher this morning with soybeans working to the upside. Livestock futures are higher to start the week...

Markets, Traders Coming Around to ‘Higher-for-Longer’ Regarding Interest Rates
Markets, Traders Coming Around to ‘Higher-for-Longer’ Regarding Interest Rates

Big boost for hybrid cars | Oil markets surge | Brazil investigates alleges China trade dumping

Chart Trends | March 18, 2024
Chart Trends | March 18, 2024

Short-term trend turns bearish in SRW wheat.

Ahead of the Open | March 18, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 18, 2024

Wheat futures led to the upside overnight with corn posting mild gains. Soybeans favored the downside though pared losses into the break.

First Thing Today | March 18, 2024
First Thing Today | March 18, 2024

Corn and wheat futures posted mild gains amid corrective buying overnight, while soybeans weakened following earlier strength.

Fed Rate Decision, Updated Forecasts and Powell Presser on Wednesday
Fed Rate Decision, Updated Forecasts and Powell Presser on Wednesday

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Mexican-made cars by China Firms | Lighthizer on tariffs

After the Bell | March 15, 2024
After the Bell | March 15, 2024

After the Bell | March 15, 2024

New ‘Clean Car’ Rule Coming Next Week
New ‘Clean Car’ Rule Coming Next Week

Stabenow nixes GOP farm bill proposal | Bullish sentiment in oil markets

Ahead of the Open | March 15, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 15, 2024

Corn and soybeans saw continued selling pressure overnight, while wheat posted modest corrective gains. Each saw selling pressure into the break.

First Thing Today | March 15, 2024
First Thing Today | March 15, 2024

Corn, soybean and wheat futures held in relatively tight ranges during light, two-sided trade overnight.

Market Watch | March 14, 2024
Market Watch | March 14, 2024

Cash corn and soybean prices rise.

After the Bell | March 14, 2024
After the Bell | March 14, 2024

After the Bell | March 14, 2024

IGC expects record global grain, soybean production in 2024
IGC expects record global grain, soybean production in 2024

The International Grains Council released its initial projections for 2024-25

UK, Brazil Focus on New Trade Agreements While U.S. Trade Policy in Holding Pattern
UK, Brazil Focus on New Trade Agreements While U.S. Trade Policy in Holding Pattern

U.S. producer prices above expectations | Farm bill issue festers | Red Sea shipping diversions to linger

Ahead of the Open | March 14, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 14, 2024

Corn and wheat faced selling pressure overnight while soybeans continued to show relative strength.

Weekly corn sales rise on the week
Weekly corn sales rise on the week

Weekly corn sales during the week ended March 7 totaled 1.28 MMT, up 16% from the previous week, while soybean and wheat sales each faded, down 39% and 69%, respectively. Wheat sales were at a marketing-year low.

First Thing Today | March 14, 2024
First Thing Today | March 14, 2024

Soybeans extended their recent corrective gains during the overnight session, while wheat traded lower and corn favored the downside in two-sided trade.

Midweek Cash Markets | March 13, 2024
Midweek Cash Markets | March 13, 2024

Basis slipped a little for corn, soybeans and SRW wheat as cash prices firmed.

After the Bell | March 13, 2024
After the Bell | March 13, 2024

After the Bell | March 13, 2024

Concerns Mount Over Declining U.S. Agricultural Exports and Trade Strategy
Concerns Mount Over Declining U.S. Agricultural Exports and Trade Strategy

Stabenow’s farm bill comments: Out of context, or running out of time?

Pork Cutout Retreats | March 13, 2024
Pork Cutout Retreats | March 13, 2024

Australia eyes bumper cotton crop, Eurozone industrial production falls and Britain's economy returns to growth...

Ahead of the Open | March 13, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 13, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat each pulled back from Tuesday’s gains overnight, continuing the norm of overnight weakness. Each is near pivotal resistance.

First Thing Today | March 13, 2024
First Thing Today | March 13, 2024

Soybean futures retreated from Tuesday’s gains during overnight trade, while the corn and wheat markets have weakened after two-sided price action earlier in the session.

After the Bell | March 12, 2024
After the Bell | March 12, 2024

After the Bell | March 12, 2024

U.S. Consumer Prices Above Expectations; Core Inflation Eases Slightly; Food Prices Flat
U.S. Consumer Prices Above Expectations; Core Inflation Eases Slightly; Food Prices Flat

Questions escalate why USDA is so much higher than others on size of Brazil soybean crop

USDA Finalizes Origin Rules | March 12, 2024
USDA Finalizes Origin Rules | March 12, 2024

Cordonnier stands pat on SA crop estimates, ADA reports delayed financial results and the CME Lean Hog Index falters...

Ahead of the Open | March 12, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 12, 2024

Corn and wheat saw corrective selling most of the overnight session though pared losses into the break, while soybeans posted modest gains.

First Thing Today | March 12, 2024
First Thing Today | March 12, 2024

Soybeans extended Monday’s declines overnight, while corn and wheat pulled back from yesterday’s gains.

After the Bell | March 11, 2024
After the Bell | March 11, 2024

After the Bell | March 11, 2024

Weekly corn inspections continue to prove steady
Weekly corn inspections continue to prove steady

Weekly corn inspections totaled 1.122 MMT during the week ended March 7, down slightly from the previous week, but near the top end of the pre-report range. Soybean inspections fell notably on the week.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 11, 2024
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 11, 2024

Corn soybeans and wheat futures are under pressure to open the week. Cattle and hog futures are mildly lower as well...

India, Four European Countries Reach Trade Pact While U.S. Trade Policy is Stuck in Neutral
India, Four European Countries Reach Trade Pact While U.S. Trade Policy is Stuck in Neutral

Trump defends tariffs, dismisses threat of retaliatory moves; China cancels more SRW wheat

Ahead of the Open | March 11, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 11, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat each drifted lower on low volume in overnight trade, giving up a portion of Friday’s gains.

Chart Trends | March 11, 2024
Chart Trends | March 11, 2024

Short-term trends turn sideways for corn, soybeans, soymeal and soyoil.

First Thing Today | March 11, 2024
First Thing Today | March 11, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat pulled back from Friday’s corrective gains during the overnight session.

Biden Signs First Package of FY 2024 Spending; To Unveil FY 2025 Proposals Monday
Biden Signs First Package of FY 2024 Spending; To Unveil FY 2025 Proposals Monday

Vilsack at NFU | CPI | Midwest Council on Ag gets $2 mil. | WOTUS rule concerns | Rosendale announces retirement

After the Bell | March 8, 2024
After the Bell | March 8, 2024

After the Bell | March 8, 2024

PF Report Reaction: USDA cuts global ending stocks for corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton
PF Report Reaction: USDA cuts global ending stocks for corn, soybeans, wheat and cotton

Domestic ending stocks were unchanged for corn and soybeans, higher for wheat and lower for cotton.

USDA Report Snapshot: U.S. corn, soybean ending stocks unchanged
USDA Report Snapshot: U.S. corn, soybean ending stocks unchanged

Corn and soybean ending stocks were unchanged from February, while wheat ending stocks rose 15 million bu. However, global corn and wheat ending stocks were lower than pre-report estimates; soybeans were as expected.

SOTU Address: Biden’s Campaign Message for Re-election
SOTU Address: Biden’s Campaign Message for Re-election

U.S. job growth totaled 275,000 in February, exceeding expectations | Sugar updates

U.N. Food Price Drops | March 8, 2024
U.N. Food Price Drops | March 8, 2024

USDA to update balance sheets, House passes spending bill and the U.S. ag trade deficit widens...

Ahead of the Open | March 8, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 8, 2024

Corn and soybeans saw modest corrective selling overnight on light volume, while wheat futures consolidated near contract lows.

First Thing Today | March 8, 2024
First Thing Today | March 8, 2024

Grain trade was light overnight ahead of USDA’s March crop reports later this morning.

After the Bell | March 7, 2024
After the Bell | March 7, 2024

After the Bell | March 7, 2024

Market Watch | March 7, 2024
Market Watch | March 7, 2024

Our updated monthly and quarterly price forecasts.

Modest improvement in farmer sentiment, yet financial concerns loom
Modest improvement in farmer sentiment, yet financial concerns loom

February’s Farm Financial Performance Index reading of 85 was 1 point lower than January and 13 points below its most recent peak in December.