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After the Bell | April 21, 2023
After the Bell | April 21, 2023

After the Bell | April 21, 2023

China Soybean Buys Surge in March | April 21, 2023
China Soybean Buys Surge in March | April 21, 2023

EU imports of Ukrainian grain still in flux, California raises water use allocation and traders expect USDA to report contraction in cattle herd...

Retro Farm Bill Debate Surfaces: Planted Vs Base Acres
Retro Farm Bill Debate Surfaces: Planted Vs Base Acres

Yellen on China | CBO updated forecasts May 12 | House debit-limit plan vote next week

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

Corn and soybeans will face followthrough selling, while wheat will attempt to maintain modest corrective gains posted overnight.

First Thing Today | April 21, 2023
First Thing Today | April 21, 2023

Corn and soybean futures extended this week’s losses during overnight trade, while wheat traded mostly firmer on mild corrective buying.

After the Bell | April 20, 2023
After the Bell | April 20, 2023

After the Bell | April 20, 2023

Market Watch | April 20, 2023
Market Watch | April 20, 2023

It's not just cash steer/heifer prices that are surging, boner/breaker prices are also rising.

Rural Banker Attitudes See Slight Improvement
Rural Banker Attitudes See Slight Improvement

Monthly banker survey finds slight uptick in attitudes.

EPA’s Regan Cautious on RFS Plans Ahead of Yet-to-be Completed Final Version
EPA’s Regan Cautious on RFS Plans Ahead of Yet-to-be Completed Final Version

House Republicans searching for debt limit measure votes as plan is unveiled

Warm, wet forecast for eastern Corn Belt through July
Warm, wet forecast for eastern Corn Belt through July

The southern U.S. is expected to see above-normal temps through July, though the southeastern quadrant of the country will also experience above-normal precip.

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

Grain and soy futures will face active followthrough selling after losses overnight and disappointing weekly export sales.

Weekly export sales prove uninspiring
Weekly export sales prove uninspiring

Corn and soybean sales each missed their respective pre-report range for week ended April 13, though weekly wheat sales of 259,000 MT were 1 MT short of topping the pre-report range.

First Thing Today | April 20, 2023
First Thing Today | April 20, 2023

Corn, soybean and wheat futures extended recent losses overnight amid a lack of supportive news and elevated risk aversion.

Fed Beige Book: Economic growth stable, inflation easing
Fed Beige Book: Economic growth stable, inflation easing

Highlights of agricultural conditions across the 12 Fed districts.

Midweek Cash Markets | April 19, 2023
Midweek Cash Markets | April 19, 2023

Cash cattle prices score new all-time high.

After the Bell | April 19, 2023
After the Bell | April 19, 2023

After the Bell | April 19, 2023

Moffitt: USDA Focused on Eradicating Bird Flu, Preventing ASF from Reaching U.S.
Moffitt: USDA Focused on Eradicating Bird Flu, Preventing ASF from Reaching U.S.

World’s first carbon import tax approved by EU lawmakers

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

Grain and soy futures will face pressure from corrective selling and negative outside markets.

First Thing Today | April 19, 2023
First Thing Today | April 19, 2023

Corn, soybean and wheat futures pulled back from gains earlier this week amid corrective selling overnight and negative outside markets.

After the Bell | April 18, 2023
After the Bell | April 18, 2023

After the Bell | April 18, 2023

Istanbul Vessel Inspections Suspended for Second Day in a Row
Istanbul Vessel Inspections Suspended for Second Day in a Row

Inspections of vessels waiting to exit or enter the Ukrainian Black Sea were suspended for a second day in a row. . .

China's Quarterly Pork Imports Surpass Year-ago | April 18, 2023
China's Quarterly Pork Imports Surpass Year-ago | April 18, 2023

Ag attache cuts Argy crop estimates, Ukraine looks to resume grain transit through Poland and China's pork output rises sharply...

House Speaker McCarthy Lays Down Marker in Debt-Limit Debate
House Speaker McCarthy Lays Down Marker in Debt-Limit Debate

China’s Q1 GDP beats expectations | Leaders in meat exports | USDA data users’ confab

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

Soybeans are expected to open higher on followthrough buying. Mixed trade is likely in corn and wheat.

First Thing Today | April 18, 2023
First Thing Today | April 18, 2023

Soybean futures led a round of followthrough buying during overnight trade.

HRW CCI rating continues to fall, SRW crop improves
HRW CCI rating continues to fall, SRW crop improves

Condition ratings continue to show two starkly different U.S. winter wheat crops.

After the Bell | April 17, 2023
After the Bell | April 17, 2023

After the Bell | April 17, 2023

Weekly corn inspections top expectations
Weekly corn inspections top expectations

USDA reported corn inspections of 1.215 MMT in week ended April 13, topping the pre-report range of 700,000 MT to 1.05 MMT

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

Soybean futures are higher with wheat and corn futures choppy to start the week. Cattle futures are firmer with lean hogs working higher as well...

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

Soy futures are expected to open firmer on support from an Argentine grain inspector strike at ports. Corn and SRW wheat are also expected to trade higher, while HRW and HRS wheat futures will likely face light selling.

Ukraine: Black Sea Grain Deal at Risk of Shutting Down, End Arounds Sought
Ukraine: Black Sea Grain Deal at Risk of Shutting Down, End Arounds Sought

Farm bill listening session in New York focuses on dairy policy | Lula & Xi work deals

Chart Trends | April 17, 2023
Chart Trends | April 17, 2023

Short-term trend turns bullish for soymeal.

First Thing Today | April 17, 2023
First Thing Today | April 17, 2023

Soybean futures are trading solidly higher, while corn is mostly firmer and wheat futures are mixed to open the week.

Congress is Back: Hurry Up and Wait for Action on Key Topics
Congress is Back: Hurry Up and Wait for Action on Key Topics

Supreme Court rulings awaited on major ag sector topics | Regan visits House Ag panel

Friday Wrap Up | April 14, 2023
Friday Wrap Up | April 14, 2023

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

After the Bell | April 14, 2023
After the Bell | April 14, 2023

After the Bell | April 14, 2023

Russia Continues to Huff and Puff About Fate of Ukraine Grain Export Pact
Russia Continues to Huff and Puff About Fate of Ukraine Grain Export Pact

USTR Tai travels to Japan, Philippines | Gold bugs | Brazil leader in Beijing | Retail sales

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

Grain and soy markets are expected to favor the downside this morning, though corn could find some support from daily export sales to China.

First Thing Today | April 14, 2023
First Thing Today | April 14, 2023

Soybeans faced pressure overnight after a poor close on Thursday, while wheat traded mostly lower and corn was narrowly mixed.

After the Bell | April 13, 2023
After the Bell | April 13, 2023

After the Bell | April 13, 2023

Deficit Breeches $1 Trillion | April 13, 2023
Deficit Breeches $1 Trillion | April 13, 2023

Buffet warns of more bank failures, Rosario Grain Exchange cuts Argy crop estimates and boxed beef values near $300...

WOTUS Rule Now on Court-Directed Hold in 26 States
WOTUS Rule Now on Court-Directed Hold in 26 States

China’s yuan replaces dollar as most-traded foreign currency in Russia

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

Soybeans are expected to open higher, with wheat likely to face pressure. Corn will be caught in the middle but could pull support from daily export sales to China.

Weekly corn sales fade; soybeans perk up
Weekly corn sales fade; soybeans perk up

Weekly corn sales landed just above the low-end pre-report estimate, down 58% from the week prior and 68% from the four-week average. Soybean sales were up notably from the week prior and 17% from the four-week average.

First Thing Today | April 13, 2023
First Thing Today | April 13, 2023

Soybean futures extended this week’s price gains overnight, while wheat traded lower and corn was mixed.

Drought, Biodiesel Impacting Soyoil Prices, Exports
Drought, Biodiesel Impacting Soyoil Prices, Exports

As a result of tighter global exportable supplies and higher industrial consumption, soybean oil as a percentage of global vegetable oil consumption is forecast to fall below 30% in 2022-23.

Market Watch | April 13, 2023
Market Watch | April 13, 2023

Cash corn prices showed little change over the past week; soybean prices weakened.

Midweek Cash Markets | April 12, 2023
Midweek Cash Markets | April 12, 2023

Cash cattle prices reached an all-time high. Choice beef prices also surged, but are still far from their peak.