After the Bell
This afternoon report recaps the day’s price moves with quick-hitting market summaries for corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, cattle & hogs.
After the Bell | July 23, 2021 Midwest rainfall prospects send grain futures lower for week, hogs at one-month high on firm pork.
After the Bell | July 22, 2021 Grain, soy futures tumble amid profit-taking, soft exports, hog futures fade from five-week high.
After the Bell | July 21, 2021 Hot, dry Midwest outlook boosts new-crop corn, soybean futures, winter wheat hits two-month highs.
After the Bell | July 20, 2021 Weather concerns push grain and soybean futures higher, hog futures up on strong pork market.
After the Bell | July 19, 2021 Wheat futures extend gains as crop bakes in Northern Plains heat, corn and soybeans little-changed to lower.
Weather will be the focal point next week as heat is expected to build, especially in the northwestern Corn Belt, where extreme temps are likely. Wheat has taken on a rare summer leadership role.
Some profit-taking moved into the corn and soybean markets, while spring wheat continues to rally, pulling winter wheat futures higher in the process. Cattle and hog futures saw a choppy day of trade.
Hot, dry forecasts for August bolstered grain and soy futures.
The corn and soybean markets built on Monday’s gains, with live cattle and lean hog futures also climbing.
A rally in spring wheat futures provided spillover support to corn and soybeans.
After the Bell | July 9, 2021 Mild Midwest weather outlook keeps corn under pressure as markets await USDA Supply and Demand report.
After the Bell | July 8, 2021 Corn sinks to six-week lows, soybeans mostly down, as Midwest weather favors crops.
After the Bell | July 7, 2021 Slipping crop ratings push soybeans, spring wheat futures higher, corn under weather pressure.
After the Bell | July 6, 2021 Grain futures nosedive as expected Midwest rain improves harvest outlook.
After the Bell | July 2, 2021 Grain and soy futures end mixed ahead of three-day weekend as Midwest weather remains key driver.
After the Bell | July 1, 2021 Corn and soybeans fade from USDA acres-driven rally, but weather market “restarted.”
After the Bell | June 30, 2021 USDA acreage surprise sends grain, soybean futures up sharply, feeder cattle pressed by feed cost concerns.
After the Bell | June 29, 2021 Grain futures mixed ahead of USDA acreage, quarterly stocks updates.
After the Bell | June 28, 2021 Corn, soybeans, wheat post gains as market fixates on Midwest, N. Plains weather, crop ratings.
A quick recap of today’s market action and a look at what’s ahead.