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Corn and soybeans set for largest percentage of cropland in the region on record
The period around Independence Day can often set the tone as the growing season nears critical stages
Bill Watts and Spencer Langford discuss the outlook for demand and USDA balance sheets after last week’s acreage and grain stocks data. Hillari Mason breaks down global weather concerns, including a blistering European heatwave.
Weather and reports of beneficial trade talks with China spurred gains.
Grain bulls come out of the chute strong amid weather concerns at home and abroad...
Heatwave in France may cut its corn production by one-third
Farm Journal’s June Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows a weaker ag economy versus a year ago, but more than 80% expect consistent or better conditions over the next 12 months despite ongoing margin pressure.
U.S. areas suffering from dryness or drought are down 10.6% over the last month
Soybeans take a turn leading the way higher.
Key U.S. jobs report out today
Corn, soybeans and wheat each saw an impressive push higher this morning, pushing prices into the upper end of yesterday’s range
Grain prices firmer overnight; Thursday’s price action extra important
The June Farm Journal Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor reveals a majority of ag economists support reopening the Mexican border and rank weather and input costs as more immediate threats to the U.S. cattle herd.
Acres saw a minor uptick while analysts expected a modest cut
Corn acres landed above the average pre-report estimate, though lighter-than-expected June 1 stocks are supportive. Wheat acreage and stocks were mostly short of average pre-report estimates.