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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

Dismal exports continue
Dismal exports continue

USDA Weekly Export Sales Report Week Ended June 30, 2022.

First Thing Today | July 8, 2022
First Thing Today | July 8, 2022

Corn and wheat futures built on Thursday’s strong corrective gains during overnight trade. Soybeans traded higher initially but failed to sustain the firmer tone.

After the Bell | July 7, 2022
After the Bell | July 7, 2022

Wheat futures jump sharply to lead grains, soy complex higher as markets continue corrective bounce from recent slump.

Market Watch | July 7, 2022
Market Watch | July 7, 2022

Cash prices for corn, soybeans and wheat plunged over the past week.

drought
Drought footprint expands

USDA estimates the drought footprint at 29% for corn (up six points from last week), 22% for soybeans (up seven points), 19% for spring wheat (unchanged) and 68% for cotton (up seven points).

Boris Johnson Resigns, But Remains U.K. PM Until Successor Named
Boris Johnson Resigns, But Remains U.K. PM Until Successor Named

Dem leaders make progress on another reconciliation package

Ukraine Accuses Russia of Grain Theft | July 7, 2022
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Grain Theft | July 7, 2022

Shanghai citizens subject to mass COVID testing, copper falls to lowest price since late 2020 and the Treasury Department investigates insurer's exposure to climate risk...

Ahead of the Open | July 7, 2022
Ahead of the Open | July 7, 2022

Grain, soybean futures expected higher after surging overnight amid corrective buying.

First Thing Today | July 7, 2022
First Thing Today | July 7, 2022

Corn, soybean and wheat futures traded sharply higher overnight as markets rebounded from recent hefty losses.

Midweek Cash Markets | July 6, 2022
Midweek Cash Markets | July 6, 2022

Corn and soybean basis remains well above average, though cash prices plunged.

After the Bell | July 6, 2022
After the Bell | July 6, 2022

Corn, soybean futures rebound from initial drop to multi-month lows; wheat futures extend slide.

Schumer Sends Some Reconciliation Text to Parliamentarian; Talks Continue on Package
Schumer Sends Some Reconciliation Text to Parliamentarian; Talks Continue on Package

Waiting for Godot? U.S. to press India on subsidies for rice and wheat

Ahead of the Open | July 6, 2022
Ahead of the Open | July 6, 2022

Grain, soybean futures expected higher on corrective buying, weaker USDA crop ratings.

Shanghai Reports Fresh COVID Cases | July 6, 2022
Shanghai Reports Fresh COVID Cases | July 6, 2022

N.Y. Fed views greenback status as 'unchallenged,' Ukraine expects grain harvest to be 'not bad,' and traders anticipate near-term strength in the cash hog market...

First Thing Today | July 6, 2022
First Thing Today | July 6, 2022

Corn futures traded lower for much of the overnight session but are mildly firmer this morning, while soybeans and wheat are showing stronger corrective gains following Tuesday’s sharp losses.

Corn, soybean CCI ratings drop, spring wheat improves
Corn, soybean CCI ratings drop, spring wheat improves

The soybean CCI rating dropped below the five-year average for the first time this growing season.

After the Bell | July 5, 2022
After the Bell | July 5, 2022

Corn futures extend slump, hit five-month lows on Midwest rain; soybeans and wheat also plummet.

Sluggish weekly export inspections
Sluggish weekly export inspections

Corn, soybean and wheat export inspections all fell short of expectations and below the required paces to hit USDA's export forecasts.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 5, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | July 5, 2022

Grain and soy complex futures are under hefty pressure. Cattle futures are higher with lean hogs mixed to start the week...

Ahead of the Open | July 5, 2022
Ahead of the Open | July 5, 2022

Grain, soybean futures expected lower on followthrough pressure, weekend rains over much of Midwest.

Chart Trends | July 5, 2022
Chart Trends | July 5, 2022

Short-term price trend turns down for most of the grain and soy complex markets.

First Thing Today | July 5, 2022
First Thing Today | July 5, 2022

Grain markets didn't trade overnight and will resume trade at 8:30 a.m. CT. The U.S. dollar surged more than 1,000 points higher, making a new for-the-move high overnight.

Yellen and China’s Top Trade Negotiator Discuss Tariffs on Call
Yellen and China’s Top Trade Negotiator Discuss Tariffs on Call

Lawmakers have limited time to clear ‘must-pass’ bills before midterm elections

North Dakota OKs Bill Gate’s Farmland Purchase
North Dakota OKs Bill Gate’s Farmland Purchase

State attorney general clears purchase.

After the Bell | July 1, 2022
After the Bell | July 1, 2022

Soybean futures tumble over 60 cents to five-month lows on fund liquidation, better rain chances; corn, wheat also off sharply.

Eurozone Inflation Rushes Higher | July 1, 2022
Eurozone Inflation Rushes Higher | July 1, 2022

Port worker Union contract set to expire tonight, Atlanta Fed predicts Q2 GDP contraction and China's hog herd continues to shrink...

SCOTUS Ruling Could Push Dems to Approve Another Reconciliation Package
SCOTUS Ruling Could Push Dems to Approve Another Reconciliation Package

Rail shipment woes get ag sector attention | Dockworker contract expires late today

Ahead of the Open | July 1, 2022
Ahead of the Open | July 1, 2022

New-crop corn expected firmer after falling near four-month low; wheat firmer, soybeans under pressure.

First Thing Today | July 1, 2022
First Thing Today | July 1, 2022

Corn and wheat futures worked mildly higher overnight following Thursday’s sharp losses. Soybeans extended yesterday’s sharp loses.

Market Watch | June 30, 2022
Market Watch | June 30, 2022

Our updated monthly and quarterly price forecasts.

After the Bell | June 30, 2022
After the Bell | June 30, 2022

December corn sinks to four-month low after USDA raises acreage estimate; soybeans, wheat also lower.

USDA Report Reaction - Soybean plantings estimate sharply below expectations at 88.325 million acres
USDA Report Reaction - Soybean plantings estimate sharply below expectations at 88.325 million acres

Estimated corn plantings raised more than expected to 89.92 million ac., all wheat acres also above expectations.

U.S. Export Sales Activity to China Slows
U.S. Export Sales Activity to China Slows

Global demand for biofuels to slow in decade ahead: report

Ahead of the Open | June 30, 2022
Ahead of the Open | June 30, 2022

New-crop corn slips near three-month low, soybeans and wheat also lower ahead of USDA reports.

First Thing Today | June 30, 2022
First Thing Today | June 30, 2022

Corn and wheat futures (aside from HRW) extended Wednesday’s losses overnight, while soybeans pulled back from recent gains.

U.S. hog herd continues to contract with no signs of expansion
U.S. hog herd continues to contract with no signs of expansion

USDA’s Hogs & Pigs Report estimated the U.S. hog herd at 72.5 million head as of June 1, down 629,000 head (0.9%) from year-ago.

U.S. pork producers continued herd contraction - USDA
U.S. pork producers continued herd contraction - USDA

Pigs kept for breeding down slightly less than analysts expected.

After the Bell | June 29, 2022
After the Bell | June 29, 2022

New-crop soybeans extend rally as USDA expected to lower plantings estimate; corn and wheat mixed.

AFBF Confirms Picnic Price Rise | June 29, 2022
AFBF Confirms Picnic Price Rise | June 29, 2022

Turkey votes to allow Sweden and Finland to join NATO, Biden White House wants more GHG data and today's H&P Report is expected to show herd contraction...

GDP Estimate for Q1 Contracted More Than Expected, Setting Stage for Potential Recession
GDP Estimate for Q1 Contracted More Than Expected, Setting Stage for Potential Recession

Farm bill listening session highlights need for grain producer margin coverage, CCC watch

Ahead of the Open | June 29, 2022
Ahead of the Open | June 29, 2022

Winter wheat futures firmer on signs of better demand; corn, soybeans firmer ahead of USDA reports.

First Thing Today | June 29, 2022
First Thing Today | June 29, 2022

The corn, soybean and winter wheat markets built on Tuesday’s strong gains overnight, while spring wheat firmed after small losses yesterday.

After the Bell | June 28, 2022
After the Bell | June 28, 2022

Soybean futures surge, corn also stronger as weekly USDA crop ratings erode; winter wheat firmer.

China Eases Quarantine for Overseas Arrivals Based on ‘Lessons Learned’
China Eases Quarantine for Overseas Arrivals Based on ‘Lessons Learned’

Growth Energy sues EPA over ‘alternative’ approach to small refinery RFS compliance