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After the Bell | July 19, 2023
After the Bell | July 19, 2023

After the Bell | July 19, 2023

Dockworkers on Canada’s West Coast on Strike Again; Major U.S. Trucking Firm May Strike
Dockworkers on Canada’s West Coast on Strike Again; Major U.S. Trucking Firm May Strike

Farm bill update | Gore on climate change | U.S./Taiwan trade deal | Court rules on SREs

Ahead of the Open | July 19, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 19, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open sharply higher amid uncertainties with the Black Sea grain supply and weather concerns.

First Thing Today | July 19, 2023
First Thing Today | July 19, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat sharply extended Tuesday’s gains during the overnight session amid concerns with U.S. weather and Black Sea grain supplies.

After the Bell | July 18, 2023
After the Bell | July 18, 2023

After the Bell | July 18, 2023

Russia Shells Odessa as Deal Closes | July 18, 2023
Russia Shells Odessa as Deal Closes | July 18, 2023

Corn, soybeans and wheat firm overnight, Cordonnier leaves U.S. crop estimates unchanged and refiners to sue EPA over SREs...

Black Sea Grain Deal Focus Continues; WOTUS Rewrite Moving Forward
Black Sea Grain Deal Focus Continues; WOTUS Rewrite Moving Forward

Are some House Dems going around House Ag ranking member Scott?

Ahead of the Open | July 18, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 18, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open solidly higher after price gains overnight.

First Thing Today | July 18, 2023
First Thing Today | July 18, 2023

Corn, soybean and winter wheat futures traded higher overnight.

Corn, bean and spring wheat CCI ratings improve
Corn, bean and spring wheat CCI ratings improve

All three crops are still rated lower than last year at this time.

After the Bell | July 17, 2023
After the Bell | July 17, 2023

After the Bell | July 17, 2023

Weekly export inspections prove lackluster
Weekly export inspections prove lackluster

USDA's weekly export inspection data for week ended July 13 showed a mild increase in corn inspections from the previous week, while soybeans and wheat declined notably.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 17, 2023
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 17, 2023

Grain and soy futures are being supported by concerns with U.S. weather and Black Sea grain supplies.

China’s Second-Quarter Economic Growth Disappoints with Domestic & World Impacts
China’s Second-Quarter Economic Growth Disappoints with Domestic & World Impacts

EPA still has not sent its ‘final WOTUS rule’ to OMB

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

Grain and soy markets are expected to open higher on support from concerns with U.S. weather and Black Sea grain supplies.

Chart Trends | July 17, 2023
Chart Trends | July 17, 2023

Short-term trends improve for corn and wheat.

First Thing Today | July 17, 2023
First Thing Today | July 17, 2023

Corn, soybean and wheat futures traded solidly higher overnight on support from Russia halting the Black Sea grain deal and weather concerns.

Congress Returns to Contentious Issues and Major Party and Intraparty Divisions
Congress Returns to Contentious Issues and Major Party and Intraparty Divisions

Kerry in China | Russia halts grain deal | New USDA deputy secretary to be sworn in

After the Bell | July 14, 2023
After the Bell | July 14, 2023

After the Bell | July 14, 2023

Farm Real Estate Market Slows
Farm Real Estate Market Slows

Farmers National Company sites cooling in farmland market.

Canadian Dockworkers, Employers Agree to Tentative 4-Year Labor Deal
Canadian Dockworkers, Employers Agree to Tentative 4-Year Labor Deal

WOTUS rule confusion | Sugar industry ruling | Protecting U.S. farmland | India rice trade

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

Grain futures are expected to open firmer this morning as traders watch weather and uncertainty with the Black Sea grain deal.

First Thing Today | July 14, 2023
First Thing Today | July 14, 2023

Corn, soybean and wheat futures traded on both sides of unchanged during the overnight session but have firmed and are near their highs this morning.

After the Bell | July 13, 2023
After the Bell | July 13, 2023

After the Bell | July 13, 2023

World Board puts focus on yield, but don't forget harvested acres
World Board puts focus on yield, but don't forget harvested acres

The World Board cut the corn yield projection due to extreme dryness through June. The soybean yield was left unchanged.

Oil Demand Forecast at Record Level | July 13, 2023
Oil Demand Forecast at Record Level | July 13, 2023

U.N. levers SWIFT in Black Sea Deal negotiations, Russia works to trade in local currencies and pork cutout values turn softer...

House GOP Leaders Rallying Members to Streamline Legislative Progression of Farm Bill
House GOP Leaders Rallying Members to Streamline Legislative Progression of Farm Bill

Dollar falls to lowest level since April 2022 | China’s trade woes continue | Calif.’s 'Skittles' bill

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

Soy complex futures are expected to lead a corrective rebound.

Weekly corn sales top pre-report estimates
Weekly corn sales top pre-report estimates

USDA reported net corn sales of 468,400 MT for 2022-23 and 470,800 MT for 2023-24, notably exceeding pre-report estimates.

First Thing Today | July 13, 2023
First Thing Today | July 13, 2023

Soybeans led a corrective rebound in the grain and soy markets overnight.

Midweek Cash Markets | July 12, 2023
Midweek Cash Markets | July 12, 2023

Corn and soybean basis are now both below the three-year averages.

Market Watch | July 13, 2023
Market Watch | July 13, 2023

Cash winter wheat prices drop as harvest advances.

After the Bell | July 12, 2023
After the Bell | July 12, 2023

After the Bell | July 12, 2023

PF Report Reaction: Bearish reaction to USDA's reports
PF Report Reaction: Bearish reaction to USDA's reports

USDA's new-crop ending stocks forecasts for soybeans and wheat came in much higher than expected. The wheat crop estimate was also bigger than anticipated.

Report snapshot: soybean yield unchanged; corn trimmed to 177.5 bu.
Report snapshot: soybean yield unchanged; corn trimmed to 177.5 bu.

In its July WASDE, USDA slashed the corn yield by 4 bu., which put 2023-24 ending stocks near pre-report estimates. Its soybean yield projection was unchanged, leaving ending stocks well above pre-report estimates.

China Cuts Cotton Import Forecast | July 12, 2023
China Cuts Cotton Import Forecast | July 12, 2023

Goldman cuts China economic forecasts, Federal Budget Deficit surges year-on-year and USDA will update balance sheets at 11am CT...

Ahead of the Open | July 12, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 12, 2023

Soybeans are expected to trade sharply higher as traders prepare for what's anticipated to be bullish changes to USDA's new-crop balance sheet.

GOP Senators Want Guard Rails on USDA Tapping of CCC
GOP Senators Want Guard Rails on USDA Tapping of CCC

CPI report | USDA WASDE | Australia warns China | $300 mil. for carbon sequestration, GHG emissions

First Thing Today | July 12, 2023
First Thing Today | July 12, 2023

Soybean futures extended this week’s gains ahead of USDA’s reports during overnight trade. Corn followed to the upside, while wheat traded mostly lower.

After the Bell | July 11, 2023
After the Bell | July 11, 2023

After the Bell | July 11, 2023

Russia Ignites Odessa Grain Terminal | July 11, 2023
Russia Ignites Odessa Grain Terminal | July 11, 2023

Lending in China surges, U.S. crops stabilize and Canadian port strikes threaten to stall economy...

Strike at Canada’s Busiest Ports Causing Severe Disruption to Nation's Economy
Strike at Canada’s Busiest Ports Causing Severe Disruption to Nation's Economy

OSU economist urges major change for CRP via farm bill

Ahead of the Open | July 11, 2023
Ahead of the Open | July 11, 2023

Grain and soy futures are expected to open solidly higher after moderate to strong gains overnight.

First Thing Today | July 11, 2023
First Thing Today | July 11, 2023

Corn, soybean and spring wheat futures firmed amid followthrough buying overnight, while the winter wheat markets posted corrective gains.

Corn, soybean CCI ratings improve
Corn, soybean CCI ratings improve

The spring wheat CCI rating continued to decline.

After the Bell | July 10, 2023
After the Bell | July 10, 2023

After the Bell | July 10, 2023

Weekly wheat inspections gain on the week; corn, soybeans fade
Weekly wheat inspections gain on the week; corn, soybeans fade

USDA reported wheat inspections of 419,134 MT for week ended July 6, topping pre-report estimates, while corn inspections missed the respective range by nearly 160,000 MT.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 10, 2023
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 10, 2023

Soybeans are sharply higher with Corn and wheat futures also higher. Cattle futures open the week with a softer tone and lean hog futures are mildly higher...

China’s Inflation Rate Eases to Zero; Most Expect Stimulus Measures; Deflation Ahead?
China’s Inflation Rate Eases to Zero; Most Expect Stimulus Measures; Deflation Ahead?

Wagner chief Prigozhin met with Putin after attempted rebellion | EU working on FTAs