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Ahead of the Open | November 27, 2023
Ahead of the Open | November 27, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat each saw corrective buying overnight though saw renewed selling pressure into the break.

Chart Trends | November 27, 2023
Chart Trends | November 27, 2023

Short-term trend turns bearish for lean hog futures.

First Thing Today | November 27, 2023
First Thing Today | November 27, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat firmed amid mild corrective buying during overnight trade.

Trial Allowing Faster Pork Processing Line Speeds Ends Nov. 30
Trial Allowing Faster Pork Processing Line Speeds Ends Nov. 30

OECD economic outlook | COP28 | Hostages released | Farm income & ag trade forecasts

After the Bell | November 24, 2023
After the Bell | November 24, 2023

Grain markets saw heavy losses in light trading in Friday's abbreviated session.

U.S. Complaint Over Canadian Dairy Access Nixed by USMCA Panel
U.S. Complaint Over Canadian Dairy Access Nixed by USMCA Panel

White House stalls E15 expansion plans | Black Friday key test of consumers | China’s economy

U.S. complaint over Canadian dairy access rejected by USMCA panel
U.S. complaint over Canadian dairy access rejected by USMCA panel

A USMCA trade dispute settlement panel rejected a complaint filed by the United States against Canada pertaining to Ottawa's alleged improper limitation of access to its dairy market.

Market Watch | November 24, 2023
Market Watch | November 24, 2023

Cash corn and soybean prices drop.

Midweek Cash Markets | November 24, 2023
Midweek Cash Markets | November 24, 2023

Basis slips a little for corn and soybeans; both weaker than average.

First Thing Today | November 24, 2023
First Thing Today | November 24, 2023

No overnight grain trade. Grain and livestock markets open at 8:30 a.m. CT for an abbreviated session until 12:05 p.m. CT.

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Northern Plains Bankers Note 7% Gain in Cropland Values

Third quarter banker survey notes declining incomes, still low loan demand and rising farmland values.

After the Bell | November 22, 2023
After the Bell | November 22, 2023

After the Bell | November 22, 2023 Happy Thanksgiving from Pro Farmer!

Deere Reports Disappointing Results, Another Indication of Downturn in U.S. Ag Sector
Deere Reports Disappointing Results, Another Indication of Downturn in U.S. Ag Sector

Gaza hostage deal | Altman returns to OpenAI | Ag bankers report lower incomes and cautious outlook

Ahead of the Open | November 22, 2023
Ahead of the Open | November 22, 2023

Soybeans favored the downside overnight amidst profit taking, wheat futures favored the upside, corn was stuck in the middle and traded narrowly near unchanged. Each saw an increase in selling pressure into the break.

First Thing Today | November 22, 2023
First Thing Today | November 22, 2023

Soybeans turned lower after rallying 60 cents in two sessions to start the week, wheat futures continue to bounce from near-contract lows and corn saw light trading on both sides of unchanged overnight.

After the Bell | November 21, 2023
After the Bell | November 21, 2023

After the Bell | November 21, 2023

Gaza Truce May Lie Ahead | November 21, 2023
Gaza Truce May Lie Ahead | November 21, 2023

Recent Brazilian rains have been hit-&-miss, U.S. treasuries rebound and the Dollar Index continues to fall...

U.S. Economic Indicator Flashes Red; LEI Drops Further
U.S. Economic Indicator Flashes Red; LEI Drops Further

Cold snap in Europe | EPA and eRINs | Busy holiday travel | Existing home sales plummet

Ahead of the Open | November 21, 2023
Ahead of the Open | November 21, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat all favored the upside overnight, with beans continuing to lead the way higher.

First Thing Today | November 21, 2023
First Thing Today | November 21, 2023

Soybeans continued Monday’s rally overnight, corn is pressing into the upper end of the recent sideways range and wheat saw corrective buying off yesterday’s for-the-move low.

After the Bell | November 20, 2023
After the Bell | November 20, 2023

After the Bell | November 20, 2023

Weekly inspections prove mostly steady; soybeans continue to lag year-ago
Weekly inspections prove mostly steady; soybeans continue to lag year-ago

USDA's Weekly export inspections data showed corn, soybean and wheat inspections within pre-report ranges, though soybean inspections are increasingly falling behind year-ago.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | November 20, 2023
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | November 20, 2023

Corn and wheat futures are under light pressure with soybeans slightly higher to start the week. Cattle futures are mostly higher with lean hogs mixed.

EPA Proposals on ESA Commitments Worry U.S. Soybean Farmers
EPA Proposals on ESA Commitments Worry U.S. Soybean Farmers

Milei elected president of Argentina | Bayer woes continue | Dollar at 11-week low

Ahead of the Open | November 20, 2023
Ahead of the Open | November 20, 2023

Corn and soybeans reversed early overnight losses and into the break nearer session highs, as soybeans continue to lead strength. Wheat futures slipped, continuing last week’s weakness.

First Thing Today | November 20, 2023
First Thing Today | November 20, 2023

Soybean futures firmed despite a gap lower on the overnight open, corn futures have pivoted near unchanged while wheat continued recent weakness.

Congress on Holiday Break but Similar Unresolved Issues Confront in Early 2024
Congress on Holiday Break but Similar Unresolved Issues Confront in Early 2024

Rosalynn Carter dies at age 96 | Libertarian Milei set to win Argentina’s presidency

Cattle on Feed Report: Virtually Neutral
Cattle on Feed Report: Virtually Neutral

The report data was virtually inline with expectations, which should have little impact on prices Monday.

After the Bell | November 17, 2023
After the Bell | November 17, 2023

After the Bell | November 17, 2023

Ahead of the Open | November 17, 2023
Ahead of the Open | November 17, 2023

Grain markets are expected to open weaker this morning after price pressure overnight.

First Thing Today | November 17, 2023
First Thing Today | November 17, 2023

Corn futures were unable to generate followthrough buying overnight after Thursday’s gains, while the soybean and wheat markets extended yesterday’s declines.

Biden Signs Stopgap Spending Bill but Contentious Issues Remain Unresolved
Biden Signs Stopgap Spending Bill but Contentious Issues Remain Unresolved

Vilsack says to tap CCC for more farm bill funding, talks about trade policy at NAFB event

After the Bell | November 16, 2023
After the Bell | November 16, 2023

After the Bell | November 16, 2023

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Central Plains Bankers Note Firming Land Values, Declining Incomes

Kansas City Federal Reserve highlights district ag credit conditions.

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Rural Banker Confidence at Record Low

Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index finds record low banker pessimism.

Extended weather outlook continues to signal improved rainfall over Southern Plains
Extended weather outlook continues to signal improved rainfall over Southern Plains

The 90-day forecast from the National Weather Service signals increased chances of above-normal precipitation across most of the key HRW production areas of the Central and Southern Plains through February.

Ahead of the Open | November 16, 2023
Ahead of the Open | November 16, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat each saw continued selling pressure in the overnight session, with soybeans and soymeal leading the way lower.

Weekly corn sales top expectations; soybeans notch marketing-year high
Weekly corn sales top expectations; soybeans notch marketing-year high

Weekly corn sales in week ended Nov. 9 totaled 1.8 MMT, topping expectations by over 250,000 MT, while soybean sales totaled 3.9 MMT.

First Thing Today | November 16, 2023
First Thing Today | November 16, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat faced followthrough selling to Wednesday’s losses during the overnight session.

Biden and Xi Try to Stabilize Shaky Relations, Announce Several Agreements
Biden and Xi Try to Stabilize Shaky Relations, Announce Several Agreements

Senate clears CR and President Biden expected to sign it into law

Midweek Cash Markets | November 15, 2023
Midweek Cash Markets | November 15, 2023

Corn and soybean basis mildly improved.

Market Watch | November 15, 2023
Market Watch | November 15, 2023

Strong weekly gains in cash soybean prices.

After the Bell | November 15, 2023
After the Bell | November 15, 2023

After the Bell | November 15, 2023

President Biden Meets Chinese Leader Xi: What May Occur
President Biden Meets Chinese Leader Xi: What May Occur

Details of ag-related provisions in House-passed continuing resolution

Global Rice Competition Heats Up | November 15, 2023
Global Rice Competition Heats Up | November 15, 2023

House passes stopgap funding bill, Biden readies for meeting with Xi and UK economy stagnates...

Ahead of the Open | November 15, 2023
Ahead of the Open | November 15, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat each traded higher in early morning trade though saw profit taking into the break, sending each product nearer session lows.

First Thing Today | November 15, 2023
First Thing Today | November 15, 2023

Soybeans and soymeal led price gains overnight after high-range closes on Tuesday. Corn and wheat followed to the upside.

Congress passes two-tier stopgap spending measure
Congress passes two-tier stopgap spending measure

The two-step continuing resolution is expected to clear the Senate, pushing the deadline for a full spending measure to January or February.

After the Bell | November 14, 2023
After the Bell | November 14, 2023

After the Bell | November 14, 2023