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Ahead of the Open | July 18, 2022
Ahead of the Open | July 18, 2022

Corn, soybean futures expected higher with hot week ahead for Midwest; wheat up from five-month lows.

Chart Trends | July 18, 2022
Chart Trends | July 18, 2022

Short-term chart trends mostly unchanged from the previous week.

Grain Markets Adding U.S. and European Weather Premium
Grain Markets Adding U.S. and European Weather Premium

Biden and his team don’t get capping price of Russian oil, nor Saudi boost in oil production

First Thing Today | July 18, 2022
First Thing Today | July 18, 2022

Corn, soybeans and wheat all traded solidly higher overnight amid a round of corrective buying.

Senate to Begin Floor Debate on USICA/China Bill
Senate to Begin Floor Debate on USICA/China Bill

Reconciliation measure update | House farm bill hearing | FY 2023 Ag appropriations

Biden Announces Emergency Board to Block Nationwide Rail Strike
Biden Announces Emergency Board to Block Nationwide Rail Strike

White House action forces 60-day pause via presidential emergency board

Friday Wrap Up | July 15, 2022
Friday Wrap Up | July 15, 2022

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

After the Bell | July 15, 2022
After the Bell | July 15, 2022

After the Bell July 15, 2022

China to Curtail Phosphate Exports | July 15, 2022
China to Curtail Phosphate Exports | July 15, 2022

China's economic growth slows, French wheat harvest is ahead of schedule and Senator Manchin disapproves of new spending...

Sen. Manchin Pulls Plug on Climate and Tax Talks ALL
Sen. Manchin Pulls Plug on Climate and Tax Talks ALL

Potential CARB changes could impact soy use | China GDP underwhelms

Ahead of the Open | July 15, 2022
Ahead of the Open | July 15, 2022

Corn and soybeans are expected to open firmer, with corn getting a boost from a daily sale to China for 2022-23. Wheat is expected to open weaker.

First Thing Today | July 15, 2022
First Thing Today | July 15, 2022

Modest corrective buying was seen in the corn, soybean and wheat markets overnight as traders continued to monitor weather and macroeconomics.

Market Watch | July 14, 2022
Market Watch | July 14, 2022

Cash diesel price under $5

After the Bell | July 14, 2022
After the Bell | July 14, 2022

Corn, soymeal hold strength into the close, soybeans, soy oil, and wheat end lower.

drought
Drought area mildly shrinks

As of July 12, 69% of the U.S. was experiencing abnormal dryness/drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, down one percentage point from the previous week.

Rail Workers Threaten Strike | July 14, 2022
Rail Workers Threaten Strike | July 14, 2022

European Commission raises EU inflation forecast, Brazilian company wins approval to export pork to Canada and the pork cutout taps a new high...

Hot Inflation Reports Up Odds Fed Will Boost Rates 100 Basis Points
Hot Inflation Reports Up Odds Fed Will Boost Rates 100 Basis Points

Resuming Ukrainian grain exports faces several hurdles, including what Putin says

Ahead of the Open | July 14, 2022
Ahead of the Open | July 14, 2022

Corn and wheat are expected to open firmer based on late strength overnight but buying may be limited given negative outside markets.

Wheat exports much larger than expected at over 1 MMT
Wheat exports much larger than expected at over 1 MMT

Export sales for the week ended July 8, 2022, shows larger than expected wheat exports, with soybeans falling short of expectations.

First Thing Today | July 14, 2022
First Thing Today | July 14, 2022

Overnight price action was two-sided and relatively quiet, though corn, soybeans and winter wheat all lower and near session lows this morning.

Midweek Cash Markets | July 13, 2022
Midweek Cash Markets | July 13, 2022

Corn and soybean basis are both well above their respective three-year averages.

After the Bell | July 13, 2022
After the Bell | July 13, 2022

Corn, soybeans attempt to add weather premium, wheat trades lower for third consecutive trading session.

Ukraine Grain Export Talks Continue | July 13, 2022
Ukraine Grain Export Talks Continue | July 13, 2022

IMF cuts U.S. GDP growth forecast, USDA announces counties eligible for double-crop insurance opportunities and strong beef movement suggests near-term cash market strength...

Inflation in June Soared 9.1% Higher Vs Last Year on Rising Gas Prices
Inflation in June Soared 9.1% Higher Vs Last Year on Rising Gas Prices

Russian, Ukrainian militaries again set to discuss grain exports amid murky outlook

Ahead of the Open | July 13, 2022
Ahead of the Open | July 13, 2022

There was two-sided trade in grain and soy markets overnight, though outside markets have turned negative this morning.

First Thing Today | July 13, 2022
First Thing Today | July 13, 2022

Two-sided trade was seen in the grain and soy markets overnight, with corn and wheat firmer this morning while soybeans is modestly weaker.

1956 U.S. weather revisited – July still following the trend
1956 U.S. weather revisited – July still following the trend

World Weather Inc. says 2022 is closely tracking 1956, which turned into a good year for crops with some record yields despite hot, dry weather in the Plains and western areas of the Midwest.

After the Bell | July 12, 2022
After the Bell | July 12, 2022

After the Bell July 12, 2022

PF Report Reaction: July crop reports lack bullish surprises
PF Report Reaction: July crop reports lack bullish surprises

USDA's corn, soybean and wheat ending stocks forecasts topped pre-report expectations, as did the U.S. all-wheat crop estimate.

Grain Pile
July WASDE snapshot

Markets continue downward trade on upward revisions in July WASDE.

Energy Woes May Intesify | July 12, 2022
Energy Woes May Intesify | July 12, 2022

The Euro reaches parity with the greenback, USDA will release key supply data today and the West makes plans to cap Russian oil export prices...

Euro Hits Parity Against U.S. Dollar for First Time in 20 Years
Euro Hits Parity Against U.S. Dollar for First Time in 20 Years

House Ag panel leaders want online feedback about 2018 Farm Bill and new farm bill

Ahead of the Open | July 12, 2022
Ahead of the Open | July 12, 2022

Grain/soy futures expected to open daytime trade sharply lower on followthrough from heavy selling overnight and negative outside markets.

First Thing Today | July 12, 2022
First Thing Today | July 12, 2022

Corn, soybean and wheat futures faced heavy pressure overnight after initially trying to work to the upside.

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

The corn and soybean crops posted modest gains, while spring wheat improved notably.

After the Bell | July 11, 2022
After the Bell | July 11, 2022

Outside markets influenced grain and livestock markets to varying degrees in volatile trade to open the week.

Corn, wheat export inspections in line with expectations
Corn, wheat export inspections in line with expectations

Soybean export inspections fell shy of expectations.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 11, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 11, 2022

Grain and soy markets gapped higher overnight but fell from overnight highs at the open of the day session. Cattle futures are lower with feeders leading losses as lean hogs firm slightly...

USDA's July crop reports out Tuesday
USDA's July crop reports out Tuesday

USDA will update balance sheets to reflect June 1 stocks and its new-crop planted acreage estimates. USDA will also release its first all-wheat production estimate.

Chart Trends | July 11, 2022
Chart Trends | July 11, 2022

Short-term trends turn sideways for corn and soybeans.

Ahead of the Open | July 11, 2021
Ahead of the Open | July 11, 2021

Followthrough from strong overnight gains in grain/soy futures. Cattle and hogs also expected to open higher. Outside markets could curb buying in grain/livestock markets.

U.S. Reaches EV Tipping Point: 5% of New Car Sales Are Electric
U.S. Reaches EV Tipping Point: 5% of New Car Sales Are Electric

President Biden: No decision yet on rolling back China import tariffs

First Thing Today | July 11, 2022
First Thing Today | July 11, 2022

Corn, soybean and wheat futures gapped sharply higher at the start of overnight trade. While prices remain sharply higher, futures are trading low range this morning.

June CPI Report Wednesday Could be Hotter than 8.6% Reading in May
June CPI Report Wednesday Could be Hotter than 8.6% Reading in May

U.S. tariffs on China | Biden to Mideast | Legislative push on must-have items

After the Bell | July 8, 2022
After the Bell | July 8, 2022

Grain markets roar back from sharp post-holiday losses, corn, soybeans post weekly gains amid Midwest drier forecast.

Euro Nears Parity With Greenback | July 8, 2022
Euro Nears Parity With Greenback | July 8, 2022

Indonesia will increase palm oil in bio-diesel, Biden will discuss China tariffs with advisers and the U.N. reports Global food price decline...

Ahead of the Open | July 8, 2022
Ahead of the Open | July 8, 2022

Wheat futures climb to highs for week; corn, soybeans expected firmer on Midwest dryness.

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Killed at Campaign Event for LDP
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Killed at Campaign Event for LDP

Payrolls increased 372,000 in June, more than expected | Biden to head China tariff meeting