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The weather forecast remains concerning, Putin says he will work to curb food prices in Russia and the Federal Maritime Commission will conduct audits on major shippers...

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Ahead of the Open | July 21, 2021 Grain, soybean futures mostly higher as Midwest, Plains dryness trims crop potential.

A high pressure ridge could lead to more drying in western Corn Belt, Northern Plains. USDA isn’t the only one missing the mark on Canada’s wheat crop. Odds are low for a proposed bill to end corn-ethanol mandate.

After the Bell | July 20, 2021 Weather concerns push grain and soybean futures higher, hog futures up on strong pork market.

The Biden administration has delayed its annual rulemaking process regarding its biofuel blending mandates under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2021 (2022 for biodiesel), Reuters says in an exclusive report.

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Ahead of the Open | July 20, 2021 Grain, soybean futures expected to open higher following lackluster USDA crop ratings.

Grain and soy futures rallied overnight amid a concerning forecast for some areas and lower-than-expected corn and spring wheat condition ratings.

Find highlights from today's Crop Progress and Condition Report.

The spring wheat CCI rating is now 38.1% below the five-year average for this date.

After the Bell | July 19, 2021 Wheat futures extend gains as crop bakes in Northern Plains heat, corn and soybeans little-changed to lower.

Pro Farmer Washington Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and host Chip Flory discuss the highlights of last week in D.C. 

Export inspections of corn, soybeans and wheat were all in line with expectations, with the corn tally holding above 1 MMT and wheat inspections nearing 500,000 MT. Soybean futures were light, as expected.

Corn and wheat futures are higher with weakness in the soy oil market limiting buyer interest in soybeans. Cattle futures are under pressure with lean hogs mixed.

Ahead of the Open | July 19, 2021 Grain, soybean futures expected to open higher on dryness concerns.

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Spring wheat still soaring amid weather woes, with the warm dry forecast for the western Corn Belt concerning. China’s grain imports are still soaring. Its Sichuan province reported ASF in illegally transported piglets

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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.

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Soybean, spring wheat cash prices surged this week.

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Harsh weather is forecast for the end of July, Germany confirms ASF on 2 farms and Xi Jinping emphasizes China's national food security problem...

Spring wheat futures exploded overnight amid U.S. and Canadian crop woes. USDA announced a daily SRW sale to China this morning.

Extreme heat coming for spring wheat country. Brazil’s corn contract washouts could be the highest since 2016. Xi raises food security to national security concern. Germany confirms its first cases of ASF in farm pigs.

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.

The data signals USDA is likely too high with its soy crush forecast.

Monthly economic condition survey finds continuing strong growth in rural areas of the Midwest.

The National Weather Service's 30- and 90-day forecasts favor continued warm, dry weather for these areas.

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Spring wheat futures posted new highs overnight amid crop concerns and the hot, dry forecast.

That said, sales of most commodities were in line with expectations and the only net sales reduction was for soyoil.

Another slowdown in crush expected for June, with export sales also out today. Low water levels on Argentina’s Parana River still causing headaches. Chinese pork production hits seven-year high in Q2

Cash hog, pork cutout prices firmed over the past week.

Hot, dry forecasts for August bolstered grain and soy futures.

The U.S. economy displayed “moderate to robust growth” from late May to early July, according to today’s Beige Book released by the Federal Reserve.

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Grain and soy complex futures finished higher near session highs overnight, which should spark followthrough buying today.

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Storms expected to roll across the Midwest from today forward. China’s summer wheat crop up from 2020, but quality is a concern. Biden to meet with Senate Democrats about their $3.5-tril. budget reconciliation plan.

“A return of La Nina could aggravate an already exceptional drought in south-central Brazil that has resulted in one of the driest periods in over 90 years," says South American Crop Consultant Dr. Michael Cordonnier.

Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the Covid-19 pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for aid under USDA's Pandemic Livestock Indemnity Program from July 20 to Sept. 17.

The corn and soybean markets built on Monday's gains, with live cattle and lean hog futures also climbing.

Cordonnier sports a neutral to lower bias on U.S. corn and soybean crops, Americans expect inflation to increase and China’s meat imports retreat…

Analysts don’t know how to size up HRS wheat crop | Brazil corn crop lowered again