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Soybeans expected lower with rain expected to aid crops; corn little changed, wheat firmer in correction.

Wheat futures were supported by mild corrective buying overnight, while corn and soybeans pulled back from yesterday’s gains.

Corn, soybean futures end higher second day in row on stronger exports as traders eye weather; wheat drops to 10-month lows.

Big price rebound for cotton following USDA's much smaller-than-expected crop estimate on Aug. 12.

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The NWS 30-day forecast calls for below-normal precip across the northern and western Corn Belt during September. There are also higher odds of above-normal temps over much of the western Corn Belt next month.

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As of Aug. 16, 67% of the U.S. was experiencing abnormal dryness/drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, up one point from the previous week. Rainfall across the Midwest was 'hit-and-miss.'

Corn, soybeans under pressure ahead of Midwest rains; winter wheat drops to seven-month low.

USDA export sales data through week ending August 11, revealed new-crop soybeans sales were the largest for either 2021-22 or 2022-23 since the end of March, with wheat export sales reaching a marketing-year low.

Active followthrough selling weighed on wheat overnight, while corn and soybeans faded amid spillover pressure and favorable weather forecasts.

Corn and soybean basis continues to slip ahead of harvest, but remains well above average.

Corn, soybean futures bounce from early weakness, end higher, though Midwest weather leans bearish; wheat lower.

Grain, soybean futures higher in corrective rebound, but Midwest weather still leans bearish.

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Corn, soybeans and wheat posted two-sided trade overnight but are mildly firmer this morning amid light corrective buying.

Soybeans tumble near two-week lows on favorable Midwest weather outlook; corn and wheat also lower.

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Grain, soybean futures expected lower on Midwest rain, China concern, accelerating Ukraine shipments.

Corn, soybean and wheat futures extended yesterday’s losses overnight but all three markets held above Monday’s lows.

The corn CCI rating has dropped for five straight weeks.

Soybeans down sharply on favorable Midwest weather outlook, China concerns; corn, wheat also lower.

Export Inspections for week ended August 11, 2022 were within trade expectations, but well below last week's figures. Corn, Soybeans, and wheat continue to fall behind year-ago levels.

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Grain, soybean futures down sharply on favorable Midwest weather outlook, China tensions.

Short-term trend turns up for corn, soymeal and cotton.

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Soybeans led a round of heavy, broad-based selling across the grain and soy markets overnight amid favorable weather, along with heightened Chinese tensions and economic concerns.

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Corn ends near eight-week high after USDA cuts production forecast; soybeans higher despite surprise increase in crop.

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The initial corn crop estimate came in slightly lower than anticipated.

Kansas City and Chicago Federal Reserve Banks report farmland values rose in the second quarter but at only a moderate pace.

USDA makes unexpected boost to U.S. soybean crop estimate, lowers corn crop more than expected.

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Ahead of the Open | August 12, 2022 Grain, soybean futures ease slightly as trade awaits USDA Crop Production, Supply & Demand data.

After two-sided trade earlier overnight, a weaker tone has developed in the grain and soy markets this morning, led lower by wheat.

Diesel prices continue to ease, though they remain well above year-ago.

Corn futures rise to four-week high amid dryness concerns, soybeans at two-week high, as trade awaits USDA.

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Drought conditions improved across the northern and eastern Corn Belt over the past week, while they worsened in western and southern areas.

Grain, soybean futures expected firmer on weather concern, dollar weakness as traders await USDA reports.

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Soybeans have posted net sales reductions for 2021-22 for six of the past seven weeks.

Two-sided trade was seen in a relatively quiet overnight session, but corn, soybeans and wheat are firmer and near their session highs this morning.

Corn and soybean basis inched lower over the past week but remained historically strong.