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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.
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
Nominations | FY 2022 spending | FOMC meeting, presser | Meat industry hearings
After the Bell | July 23, 2021 Midwest rainfall prospects send grain futures lower for week, hogs at one-month high on firm pork.
Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week’s market action...
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Most farmers don’t need an incentive to do the right thing, says guest blogger Gabriel Carballal.
More WHIP+ aid focus next week | GOP has concerns about CRP sweetener
Ahead of the Open | July 23, 2021 Corn, soybean futures lower, wheat firmer as trade eyes hot, dry Midwest outlook.
Evening weather update calls for less Midwest rain. French wheat crop ratings dip again, with heavy rains eroding crop prospects. Chinese soybean imports could slow 2H of 2021. Taper talk at the Fed.