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Employment report on Friday top economic focus

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Soybean futures post largest weekly gain in 23 years, corn also firmer, on concern over Midwest heat; wheat posts weekly gain.

Army worms march through China, Democrats may work through the weekend toward passing new spending and Ukraine awaits a UN go-ahead on exports...

Xi warns Biden not to ‘play with fire’ ahead of Pelosi’s potential Taiwan trip

Soybeans extend rally to four-week highs with Midwest heat expected to stress crops; corn, wheat also higher.

Soybean futures sharply extended this week’s price surge overnight amid forecasts calling for hot and dry conditions in early August. Corn and wheat also posted strong gains.

Soybeans futures surge to four-week high on impending Midwest heat wave; corn, wheat also firmer.

Farm diesel prices are falling but still 75% above year-ago.

Rains fell over the Corn Belt though traders are focused on forecast dryness, Manchin caves on spending package and spring wheat yields continue to impress...

As of July 26, 68% of the U.S. was experiencing abnormal dryness/drought, down one percentage point from the previous week, but flash drought intensified over parts of the Great Plains, Ozarks, and Mississippi Valley.

GDP fell 0.9% in 2Q, second straight decline and a strong recession signal

Soybean futures climb to two-week high, corn firmer, on hot Midwest forecast; wheat also higher.

Weekly export sales this morning for week ended July 21 revealed a continued theme of sluggish new-crop corn and old-crop soybean sales. New crop soybean sales were the bright spot; well above expectations.

Corn and soybean futures were supported by followthrough buying overnight amid forecasts calling for hot and dry conditions next week, while wheat rebounded from Wednesday’s losses.

$20 bil. to support climate-smart ag practices; SAF tax credit of $1.25/gallon

Hurdles remain, including Sen. Sinema’s position and House Democrats

Cash soybean prices posted a big gain over the past week.

Potential impacts of higher interest rates on farmland values and cash rents.

Soybean futures climb near four-week high on concern Midwest heat may curb yields; corn firm, wheat lower.

China rejects accusations of espionage, Biden will speak with Xi Jinping and Union Rail workers report they remain 'far apart' in negotiations...

British intelligence: ‘Russia almost certainly perceives anti-ship missiles as a key threat’

Soybeans climb to two-week high overnight, corn firmer on Midwest heat concern; wheat mixed.

Grain and soybean futures posted two-sided trade overnight but are higher and trading near session highs this morning.

Corn, soybeans rally as USDA crop ratings slip, Midwest heat expected to return; wheat higher on Ukraine concern.

Crop consultant trims U.S. corn and soybean yield estimates, truckers halt protests and China embarks on mega-tunnel water project...

IMF slashes global GDP forecast as economic outlook grows 'gloomy and more uncertain’

Corn, soybeans gap higher overnight, surge after larger than expected crop ratings drop; wheat stronger.

Corn and soybean futures gapped higher overnight after USDA’s crop condition ratings dropped more than expected. Wheat futures followed to the upside.

Corn and soybean CCI ratings are below their respective five-year averages, while the spring wheat rating is still well above its average for the date.

Grain, soybean futures gain on concern over Ukraine shipments, return of Midwest heat next week.

USDA sees higher prices for 2023, but rate of increase to significantly decline

Export inspections for week ended July 21, 2022 were within estimated ranges for corn, soybeans and wheat, however the current year's pace continue to fall behind last year.

Grain futures are sharply higher to start the week. Cattle futures are under light pressure with lean hog futures under pressure despite gains in the cash market...

Grain futures expected higher on concern over Ukraine port attack, return of Midwest heat.

Yellen insists recession is avoidable as White House downplays GDP report Thursday

Grain and soy futures firmed overnight amid concerns about the deal to restart Ukraine’s grain exports and forecasts calling for a return of heat and dryness after some temporary relief.

IMF update Tuesday, FOMC rate hike Wed., GDP report Thursday

Ukraine: Putin ‘spitting in the face’ of U.N., Turkey

USDA’s Cattle Inventory Report showed the U.S. cattle herd contracted 2.0% as of July 1. The Cattle on Feed Report showed the July 1 feedlot inventory up 0.4% from year-ago.

While record June beef stocks could imply sluggish demand, it may also be related to facilities building inventories due to ongoing strong exports. Pork stocks declined less than average last month.

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

Corn futures sink to six-month low on outlook for crop-aiding rain, less heat; wheat plunges on Ukraine deal.

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Russia agrees to not target grain shipment vessels, Huawei is once again under suspicion and foot and mouth disease detected in Australia...

Corn falls to six-month low overnight on favorable Midwest forecast; soybeans rebound, wheat lower.

Australia finds traces of FMD, ASF

Wheat futures faced heavy selling overnight, while corn extended this week’s sharp losses amid reports a deal to restart Ukrainian grain exports will be signed today.

Bankers worry rising input costs may combine with declining commodity prices to strain rural America.

Soybean futures sink to six-month lows on prospects for rain relief in Midwest; corn, wheat also lower.