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The crop markets were mixed in overnight trading as the Pro Farmer Crop Tour wrapped up. Firming cash cattle prices suggest futures could rebound from Thursday, but hogs seem to be facing seasonal weakness.
Illinois yield results from day three of Pro Farmer’s Crop Tour were impressive, Vilsack is expected to make a dairy aid announcement today and Biden vows to evacuate Americans and Afghans from embattled Afghanistan...
Other USDA pandemic aid announcements coming soon
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The 30- and 90-day forecast maps maintain concerns about drought-stressed crops in the northwest Corn Belt but they signal crops in the eastern Belt should have the moisture needed to finish strong.
The prospect of heavy rains over larger areas of the Corn Belt today depressed the crop markets overnight. Continued wholesale strength for beef and pork seemingly favor steady-firm livestock market openings.
Aggressive buying by China (much of which was known) powered the strong showing.
Day 3 Crop Tour results. Much anticipated rains expected to move into Northern Plains today, Canada records first frost. Beef processing margins near $1,000/head.
Crop Tour Day 3 results show strong corn yield prospects for southwest Iowa.
Surprise, surprise: Illinois Crop Tour numbers raise questions over outsized yield expectations.
Mark’s observations and comments from Day 3 of Crop Tour.
My observations and comments from Day 3 of Crop Tour.