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The E.U. raises its soft wheat forecast, dryness in Brazil results in dredging on the Parana River and ASF continues to cause concern...
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Ahead of the Open | July 28, 2021 Wheat futures surge as tour shows drought damage, corn, soybeans also higher.
Excessive heat continues for central U.S.; severe weather possible. Day 1 of spring wheat tour calculates a sub-30 bpa yield. Fed meeting ends today. CDC urges masks indoors for everyone in areas of surging cases.
Soybean futures gain after USDA crop ratings disappoint, corn fades from early gains, wheat mixed.
On an earnings call today, Archer Daniels Midland CEO Juan Luciano said the world lost 15 MMT of crop production due to bad weather over the past two to three weeks.
China wolf warrior attitude towards U.S. continues | Day 1 of FOMC confab
Ahead of the Open | July 27, 2021 Corn, soybean futures expected to trade higher after USDA crop ratings unexpectedly erode, wheat also higher.
Markets bounce as crop condition ratings slide. Sultry weather grips Northern Plains and western Corn Belt. Latest WHIP+/ag disaster bill authorizes up to $8.5 billion for eligible 2020 and 2021 disasters.
Find highlights from USDA’s latest Crop Progress and Condition Report.
Drought continues to hammer the U.S. spring wheat crop, while corn and soybean ratings slipped.
After the Bell | July 26, 2021 Corn, soybeans end higher amid slightly reduced rainfall outlook for Midwest, wheat lower as winter harvest moves along.
Jim Wiesemeyer and guest host Davis Michaelsen discuss the week ahead in Washington...
Corn inspections were also decent and above 1 MMT. Soybean inspections were near the upper end of expectations, though the overall tally was still pretty light.
NASS and World Board willing to discuss, act on changes if needed - Funding key issue
Corn soybean and wheat futures open the week under pressure on Friday’s poor closes and overnight pressure. Cattle futures are firmer on USDA’s Cattle Inventory Report, out Friday. Hog futures are mildly softer.
Ahead of the Open | July 26, 2021 Corn, soybean futures fall near two-week lows following Midwest rainfall, outlook for cooler temperatures.
Hot, dry week likely for much of the Midwest & Plains. Low Parana River water levels likely to get worse before they get better. Vilsack predicts moderation in food inflation. Friendly cattle reports may boost futures.
A few issues linger on physical infrastructure measure