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Chart Trends | August 28, 2023
Chart Trends | August 28, 2023

Short-term turns sideways for corn.

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China Announces More Measures to Woo Investors, But Gets Muted Response

Ukrainian farmers fret | Gaimondo in China | Biden vs Trump trade policy

First Thing Today | August 28, 2023
First Thing Today | August 28, 2023

Corn and soybean futures were supported overnight by crop concerns amid expectations for a poor finish to the growing season, while wheat futures slumped.

U.S., China Economic Reports This Week Will be Closely Followed
U.S., China Economic Reports This Week Will be Closely Followed

Raimondo in China | Russia confirms Prigozhin killed | More restrictions on India rice shipments

After the Bell | August 25, 2023
After the Bell | August 25, 2023

Mixed action in the grains today with soybeans leading strength, corn closing roughly flat and wheat leading losses.

Pro Farmer releases 2023 national corn and soybean estimates
Pro Farmer releases 2023 national corn and soybean estimates

Pro Farmer estimates the U.S. corn crop at 14.960 billion bu. with an average yield of 172.0 bu. per acre. We estimate the U.S. soybean crop at 4.110 billion bu. with an average yield of 49.7 bu. per acre.

Ahead of the Open | August 25, 2023
Ahead of the Open | August 25, 2023

Soybeans continue to show relative strength with steady gains overnight, and corn futures saw strength into the break as well. Wheat futures traded higher overnight but still maintain a tight trading range.

Traders Reassess Interest Rates Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Comments Today
Traders Reassess Interest Rates Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Comments Today

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First Thing Today | August 25, 2023
First Thing Today | August 25, 2023

Corn futures saw some slight pressure overnight while soybeans continue to show relative strength. Wheat futures showed moderate strength as well, led by the HRW and HRS contracts.

Interview with Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.)
Interview with Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.)

Farm bill: Timing | Funding | Issues | Floor strategy | Safety net | Research | Trade

From The Rows | Aug. 24, 2023 — Mark Bernard (East)
From The Rows | Aug. 24, 2023 — Mark Bernard (East)

Day 2 observations from eastern Crop Tour consultant Mark Bernard

From The Rows | Aug. 24, 2023 — Brian Grete (East)
From The Rows | Aug. 24, 2023 — Brian Grete (East)

Day 2 observations from eastern Crop Tour leader Brian Grete

2023 Crop Tour results: Minnesota
2023 Crop Tour results: Minnesota

Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 181.34 bu. per acre. Pod counts in a 3’x3’ square averaged 984.39.

2023 Crop Tour results: Iowa
2023 Crop Tour results: Iowa

Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 182.80 bu. per acre. Pod counts in a 3’x3’ square averaged 1,190.41.

Preliminary route reports from Day 4 of the Pro Farmer Tour
Preliminary route reports from Day 4 of the Pro Farmer Tour

Preliminary route reports from Brian Grete, Mark Bernard, Chip Flory and Brent Judisch on Day 4 of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour.

After the Bell | August 24, 2023
After the Bell | August 24, 2023

After the Bell | August 24, 2023

Without Trump, Other GOP Presidential Candidates Discuss Key Policy Issues
Without Trump, Other GOP Presidential Candidates Discuss Key Policy Issues

Jackson Hole | Russian assassination? | Key FDA announcement | BRICS expands

Ahead of the Open | August 24, 2023
Ahead of the Open | August 24, 2023

Grains fell under pressure into the break but soybeans continue to show relative strength.

Weekly soybean sales prove notable
Weekly soybean sales prove notable

USDA reported net soybean sales of 364,900 MT for 2022-23, which topped the pre-report range by over 160,000 MT, while new-crop sales were just shy of the top-end pre-report range.

First Thing Today | August 24, 2023
First Thing Today | August 24, 2023

Grains are mixed overnight, but soybean futures continue to rally.

From The Rows | Aug. 23, 2023 — Brent Judish (West)
From The Rows | Aug. 23, 2023 — Brent Judish (West)

Brent Judish gives you a personalized tour through his third day on the 2023 Pro Farmer Crop Tour.

From The Rows | Aug. 23, 2023 — Chip Flory (West)
From The Rows | Aug. 23, 2023 — Chip Flory (West)

Chip Flory gives you comparisons to last year and the three-year average for western Iowa - including some perspectives on the "challenges" facing the west-central Iowa corn and bean crops.

From The Rows | Aug. 23, 2023 — Mark Bernard (East)
From The Rows | Aug. 23, 2023 — Mark Bernard (East)

Day 2 observations from eastern Crop Tour consultant Mark Bernard

From The Rows | Aug. 23, 2023 — Brian Grete (East)
From The Rows | Aug. 23, 2023 — Brian Grete (East)

Day 2 observations from eastern Crop Tour leader Brian Grete

2023 Crop Tour results: Illinois
2023 Crop Tour results: Illinois

Day 3--Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 193.72 bu. per acre for Illinois. Pod counts in a 3’x3’ square averaged 1,270.61.

2023 Crop Tour results: western Iowa
2023 Crop Tour results: western Iowa

Day 3--Scouts took samples from Iowa districts 1, 4 and 7. Iowa's full results will be posted at the end of day 4.

Preliminary route reports from Day 3 of the Pro Farmer Tour
Preliminary route reports from Day 3 of the Pro Farmer Tour

Preliminary route reports from Brian Grete, Mark Bernard, Chip Flory and Brent Judisch on Day 3 of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour.

After the Bell | August 23, 2023
After the Bell | August 23, 2023

After the Bell | August 23, 2023 Grain and soy complexes ended on a high note amid weakness in the U.S. dollar and escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

Russian Drones Hit Ukrainian Grain Infrastructure Near Danube River
Russian Drones Hit Ukrainian Grain Infrastructure Near Danube River

Strategy for House farm bill debate | Mortgage costs rise | Nvidia | BRICS | India & sugar

Ahead of the Open | August 23, 2023
Ahead of the Open | August 23, 2023

Corn and wheat saw relatively quiet action overnight with corn going into the break at session highs. Soybean futures saw relative weakness, though saw some strength into the break.

First Thing Today | August 23, 2023
First Thing Today | August 23, 2023

Grains were relatively flat overnight but soybeans continue to face pressure.

From The Rows | Aug. 22, 2023 — Brent Judish (West)
From The Rows | Aug. 22, 2023 — Brent Judish (West)

Observations from Day 2 of Pro Farmer Crop Tour from Brent Judish

From The Rows | Aug. 22, 2023 — Chip Flory (West)
From The Rows | Aug. 22, 2023 — Chip Flory (West)

Day 2 results from the Western Leg of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour

From The Rows | Aug. 22, 2023 — Mark Bernard (East)
From The Rows | Aug. 22, 2023 — Mark Bernard (East)

Day 2 observations from eastern Crop Tour consultant Mark Bernard.

From The Rows | Aug. 22, 2023 — Brian Grete (East)
From The Rows | Aug. 22, 2023 — Brian Grete (East)

Day 2 observations from eastern Crop Tour leader Brian Grete

2023 Crop Tour results: Indiana
2023 Crop Tour results: Indiana

Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 180.89 bu. per acre. Pod counts in a 3’x3’ square averaged 1,309.96.

2023 Crop Tour results: Nebraska
2023 Crop Tour results: Nebraska

Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 167.22 bu. per acre. Pod counts in a 3’x3’ square averaged 1,160.02.

Preliminary route reports from Day 2 of Pro Farmer Tour
Preliminary route reports from Day 2 of Pro Farmer Tour

Preliminary route reports from Brian Grete, Mark Bernard, Chip Flory and Brent Judisch on Day 2 of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour.

After the Bell | August 22, 2023
After the Bell | August 22, 2023

After the Bell | August 22, 2023

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

Grain volatility was muted in the overnight session with prices relatively flat into the break.

First Thing Today | August 22, 2023
First Thing Today | August 22, 2023

Grains saw mixed action overnight despite the overall risk on attitude of the market.

From The Rows | Aug. 21, 2023 — Chip Flory (West)
From The Rows | Aug. 21, 2023 — Chip Flory (West)

Day 1 results from Chip Flory on the Western Leg of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour

From The Rows | Aug. 21, 2023 —  Brent Judisch (West)
From The Rows | Aug. 21, 2023 — Brent Judisch (West)

Observations from Day 1 of Western Leg of Pro Farmer Crop Tour from Brent Judish

From The Rows | Aug. 21, 2023 — Mark Bernard (East)
From The Rows | Aug. 21, 2023 — Mark Bernard (East)

Day 1 observations from eastern Crop Tour consultant Mark Bernard.

From The Rows | Aug. 21, 2023 — Brian Grete (East)
From The Rows | Aug. 21, 2023 — Brian Grete (East)

Day 1 observations from eastern Crop Tour leader Brian Grete

2023 Crop Tour results: South Dakota
2023 Crop Tour results: South Dakota

Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 157.42 bu. per acre. Pod counts in a 3'x3' square averaged 1,013.

2023 Crop Tour results: Ohio
2023 Crop Tour results: Ohio

Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 183.94 bu. per acre. Pod counts in a 3'x3' square averaged 1,252.93.

Preliminary route reports from Day 1 of Pro Farmer Tour
Preliminary route reports from Day 1 of Pro Farmer Tour

Preliminary results from Tour leaders and consultants on the eastern and western legs.