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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

U.S. Inflation Eases More Than Expected in October on Falling Gasoline and Used Car Prices
U.S. Inflation Eases More Than Expected in October on Falling Gasoline and Used Car Prices

Johnson to consider two-step CR under suspension of the rules

Ahead of the Open | November 14, 2023
Ahead of the Open | November 14, 2023

Soybeans favored the downside overnight, while corn and wheat saw lighter price pressure. Each saw buyers come under the market this morning though and rallied into the break.

First Thing Today | November 14, 2023
First Thing Today | November 14, 2023

Soybeans and soymeal led a pullback from Monday’s gains during the overnight session, while corn and wheat saw lighter price pressure.

"All Powers Rest with the People" | Sen. Grassley on AgriTalk 11/13/2023
"All Powers Rest with the People" | Sen. Grassley on AgriTalk 11/13/2023

Chip Flory talks trade policy, government shutdown and ethanol with Iowa Senator Charles Grassley (R) in this excerpt from AgriTalk Radio November 13, 2023.

HRW CCI declines, SRW rating improves
HRW CCI declines, SRW rating improves

Both crops remain well above last year's levels.

After the Bell | November 13, 2023
After the Bell | November 13, 2023

After the Bell | November 13, 2023

Soybean inspections drop notably, miss expectations
Soybean inspections drop notably, miss expectations

Weekly soybean inspections in week ended Nov. 9 fell 516,368 MT from the previous week and were shy of the pre-report range of 1.75 to 2.25 MMT.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | November 13, 2023
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | November 13, 2023

Soybean futures are off to a higher start as corn and wheat futures lag. Cattle futures are under pressure with lean hog futures mixed.

House GOP Budget Plan Includes 2018 Farm Bill Extension, Funding for ‘Orphan’ Programs
House GOP Budget Plan Includes 2018 Farm Bill Extension, Funding for ‘Orphan’ Programs

Scott suspends presidential campaign | China buys more U.S. soybeans | Japanese yen at 1-year low

Ahead of the Open | November 13, 2023
Ahead of the Open | November 13, 2023

Soybeans saw sustained strength overnight while wheat and corn both favored the downside and went into the break nearer session lows.

Chart Trends | November 13, 2023
Chart Trends | November 13, 2023

Short-term trend turns bearish for crude oil.

First Thing Today | November 13, 2023
First Thing Today | November 13, 2023

Soybean futures firmed overnight while the wheat market weakened. Corn was caught in the middle amid light, two-sided trade.

Biden/Xi Meet Wednesday in S.F. with Military, Iran, Economic Issues High on Agenda
Biden/Xi Meet Wednesday in S.F. with Military, Iran, Economic Issues High on Agenda

House GOP offers two-step plan to fund gov’t; 2018 Farm Bill, orphan programs extended

After the Bell | November 10, 2023
After the Bell | November 10, 2023

After the Bell | November 10, 2023

Three I States See 5% Annual Gain in Farmland Values
Three I States See 5% Annual Gain in Farmland Values

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago cites survey results from ag bankers.

Update on PARP: Program Overprescribed, Payments by End of CR (Nov. 17)
Update on PARP: Program Overprescribed, Payments by End of CR (Nov. 17)

Fed chair Powell: ‘We’re trying to make a judgment at this point whether we need to do more’

Ahead of the Open | November 10, 2023
Ahead of the Open | November 10, 2023

Corn and soybeans saw modest losses overnight following volatile trade on Thursday following the updated USDA reports, while wheat went into the break on session highs, modestly higher

First Thing Today | November 10, 2023
First Thing Today | November 10, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat tried to work higher early in the overnight session, but buyer interest was limited and light pressure ensued.

After the Bell | November 9, 2023
After the Bell | November 9, 2023

Corn, soybeans, wheat and cattle each saw extensive selling throughout the session. Cotton rose on corrective buying and hogs continue to show relative strength on strong cash fundamentals.

PF Report Reaction: USDA raises crop estimates, ending stocks
PF Report Reaction: USDA raises crop estimates, ending stocks

USDA raised its corn, soybean and cotton crop estimates, pushing up projected ending stocks. Wheat ending stocks also increased.

Report snapshot: Corn yield up nearly 2 bu. from October
Report snapshot: Corn yield up nearly 2 bu. from October

USDA increased corn yield to 174.9 bu. per acre, bringing production to 15.234 billion bu. Meanwhile, soybean yield was pegged at 49.9 bu., up 0.3 bu. from last month.

Putin Seeks New Export Routes | November 9, 2023
Putin Seeks New Export Routes | November 9, 2023

Traders expect little change in USDA report, CONAB raises Brazilian soybean crop estimate and Chinese pork prices tumble...

Ahead of the Open | November 9, 2023
Ahead of the Open | November 9, 2023

Soybeans failed to sustain early strength overnight and favored the downside into the break, while corn and wheat traded lower throughout overnight trade. Beans are likely to be supported by large China purchases.

Weekly corn sales rise notably on the week
Weekly corn sales rise notably on the week

Corn sales during week ended Nov. 2 totaled 1.015 MMT for 2023-24, up 36% from the previous week and 4% from the four-week average.

First Thing Today | November 9, 2023
First Thing Today | November 9, 2023

Soybean futures failed to sustain followthrough buying overnight and have turned mostly weaker this morning. Corn and wheat traded lower throughout overnight trade.

Thompson Switch: New Farm Bill Before House Not Until January ‘At the Earliest’
Thompson Switch: New Farm Bill Before House Not Until January ‘At the Earliest’

CR issues unresolved | Yellen meets Chinese counterpart | Brazil soybeans | Electric grid

Midweek Cash Markets | November 8, 2023
Midweek Cash Markets | November 8, 2023

Soybean basis improved but remains below average.

Market Watch | November 8, 2023
Market Watch | November 8, 2023

Sharp weekly jump in cash soybean prices.

After the Bell | November 8, 2023
After the Bell | November 8, 2023

After the Bell | November 8, 2023

GOP Underperforms Again as Dems Use Abortion, Turnout to Win Marquee 2023 Elections
GOP Underperforms Again as Dems Use Abortion, Turnout to Win Marquee 2023 Elections

House censures Rep. Tlaib | U.S. ag trade deficit | More HPAI in Iowa | CR, Ukraine aid differences

Ahead of the Open | November 8, 2023
Ahead of the Open | November 8, 2023

Soybeans led corn and wheat higher overnight on early reports of large export sales that were confirmed this morning by USDA.

First Thing Today | November 8, 2023
First Thing Today | November 8, 2023

Soybean futures posted strong gains overnight on talk of big Chinese purchases, while corn and wheat followed to the upside.

After the Bell | November 7, 2023
After the Bell | November 7, 2023

After the Bell | November 7, 2023

Farmer sentiment rises amid improved financial conditions
Farmer sentiment rises amid improved financial conditions

Higher-than-expected corn and soybean yields in some Corn Belt locations, along with a modest rally in corn prices, contributed to this month’s rise in farmer sentiment.

“GT” Thompson Now Supports One-Year Farm Bill Extension, But Still Wants New Bill
“GT” Thompson Now Supports One-Year Farm Bill Extension, But Still Wants New Bill

Falling pork prices may push China back into deflation | IMF boosts China’s GDP forecasts

Ahead of the Open | November 7, 2023
Ahead of the Open | November 7, 2023

Corn favored the downside overnight, soybeans reversed early losses and went into the break on session highs and wheat favored the downside though is well off session lows.

First Thing Today | November 7, 2023
First Thing Today | November 7, 2023

Soybeans pulled back from recent strong gains amid corrective selling overnight, while corn and wheat also traded lower.

Winter wheat CCI ratings post modest improvements
Winter wheat CCI ratings post modest improvements

Both crops remain well above year-ago levels.

After the Bell | November 6, 2023
After the Bell | November 6, 2023

After the Bell | November 6, 2023

Weekly corn, soybean inspections hold steady on the week
Weekly corn, soybean inspections hold steady on the week

Weekly corn export inspections outpaced pre-report expectations by 135,000 MT, while wheat inspections missed by over 100,000 MT.

Passing New Farm Bill in Congress Facing Insurmountable Near-term Challenges
Passing New Farm Bill in Congress Facing Insurmountable Near-term Challenges

House GOP leaders still mulling options for stopgap spending bill to avoid gov’t shutdown

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | November 6, 2023
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | November 6, 2023

Soybeans and corn are higher with wheat futures under light pressure. Cattle futures are under pressure with lean hogs off to a positive start to the week...

Chart Trends | November 6, 2023
Chart Trends | November 6, 2023

Short-term trend turns bullish for soybeans and lean hog futures.