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Shanghai Continues COVID Battle | June 9, 2022
Shanghai Continues COVID Battle | June 9, 2022

China's May exports jump higher, Janet Yellen looks to reconfigure China tariffs and traders suspect hogs have topped...

Yellen: Looking to ‘Reconfigure’ Tariffs Imposed on Chinese Goods Under Trump
Yellen: Looking to ‘Reconfigure’ Tariffs Imposed on Chinese Goods Under Trump

SNAP/food stamp funding continues as contentious issue among House Ag panel members

Another week of sluggish corn export sales
Another week of sluggish corn export sales

Cumulative old- and new-crop corn export sales totaled only 353,900 MT.

Ahead of the Open | June 9, 2022
Ahead of the Open | June 9, 2022

Grain, soybean futures expected lower as traders await USDA Supply and Demand Report.

First Thing Today | June 9, 2022
First Thing Today | June 9, 2022

Corn and soybean futures pulled back overnight from strong gains earlier this week. Wheat also traded lower.

Midweek Cash Markets | June 8, 2022
Midweek Cash Markets | June 8, 2022

Corn basis firmed along with a rally in futures. Soybean basis declined as futures rallied.

After the Bell | June 8, 2022
After the Bell | June 8, 2022

Soybeans post contract highs, corn near two-week highs on supply concern, demand optimism; wheat firmer.

Minor changes expected to U.S., global ending stocks
Minor changes expected to U.S., global ending stocks

USDA is expected to fine tune its U.S. and global old- and new-crop balance sheets in Friday’s Supply & Demand Report.

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

Soybean futures reach contract high overnight, corn and wheat also firmer on Ukraine concenrs.

OECD Slashes Global Growth Outlook | June 8, 2022
OECD Slashes Global Growth Outlook | June 8, 2022

Soybean futures score new contract highs overnight, Eurozone economic growth improves and U.S. credit card use surpasses pre-pandemic levels...

First Thing Today | June 8, 2022
First Thing Today | June 8, 2022

Soybean futures scored new contract highs amid strong followthrough buying overnight. Corn and wheat futures also firmed.

After the Bell | June 7, 2022
After the Bell | June 7, 2022

Corn futures surge on bargain-hunting, firm cash markets; soybeans higher, wheat lower in pullback.

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World Bank slashed global growth forecast, warns of 1970s-style stagflation

The World Bank slashed its global economic growth for 2022 to 2.9% from 5.7% last year as the war has compounded pandemic-induced damage.

More States Hit $5-Plus for Gasoline as National Average Reaches $4.91
More States Hit $5-Plus for Gasoline as National Average Reaches $4.91

Nat gas prices surge 13.3 cents higher after 79.9-cent rally in Monday’s session

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

Corn, soybeans expected firmer as planting nears completions; wheat lower in setback from Monday rally.

Midwestern Gasoline Prices Lead Weekly Gains | June 7, 2022
Midwestern Gasoline Prices Lead Weekly Gains | June 7, 2022

Russia says two Ukrainian ports have been de-mined, corn and soybeans post stout condition ratings and the Labor Advisory Committee advises Biden extend China tariffs...

First Thing Today | June 7, 2022
First Thing Today | June 7, 2022

The wheat market gave back a small portion of Monday’s strong gains overnight, while corn and soybeans traded mixed.

Above-average start for corn CCI rating
Above-average start for corn CCI rating

USDA's corn ratings are 75% or higher "good" to "excellent" in four of the top five producing states.

After the Bell | June 6, 2022
After the Bell | June 6, 2022

Wheat futures rally amid dampened hopes for resumption in Ukraine shipments; corn, soybeans also stronger.

DC Signal to Noise | June 6, 2022
DC Signal to Noise | June 6, 2022

Davis Michaelsen and Jim Wiesemeyer discuss several key issues facing Congress as they return from break. Gun control, food prices, the RFS, inflation, Ukraine and more...

Corn export inspections near the top of traders' expectations
Corn export inspections near the top of traders' expectations

Soybean inspections fell shy of expectations

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | June 6, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | June 6, 2022

Grain and soy futures are sharply higher to start the week. Hog futures are lower with fed cattle favoring the upside this morning...

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

Wheat futures lead grains, soybeans higher overnight on concern over Ukraine supplies.

Chart Trends | June 6, 2022
Chart Trends | June 6, 2022

Short-term trends for corn and wheat turn bearish.

First Thing Today | June 6, 2022
First Thing Today | June 6, 2022

Grain and soy futures rallied sharply overnight amid renewed global supply concerns, led by the wheat market.

Congress Returns from Latest Break with Focus on Inflation, Gun Legislation
Congress Returns from Latest Break with Focus on Inflation, Gun Legislation

Congress continues to work on Democrat-only social spending/green energy bill

Farmers National Reports Sharp Gains in Land Values
Farmers National Reports Sharp Gains in Land Values

Area reports show strong gains in farmland values over FNC service are

Details and Analysis of EPA’s Announcement on RFS and What’s Ahead for Program
Details and Analysis of EPA’s Announcement on RFS and What’s Ahead for Program

Putin again pledges to not block Ukrainian wheat from being exported from Ukraine

Friday Wrap Up | June 3, 2022
Friday Wrap Up | June 3, 2022

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

After the Bell | June 3, 2022
After the Bell | June 3, 2022

Corn futures sink to two-month lows amid favorable weather outlook; soybeans, winter wheat down sharply.

EPA finalizes RFS mandate levels for 2020 through 2022
EPA finalizes RFS mandate levels for 2020 through 2022

Corn-based ethanol mandate was unchanged for 2020, slightly increased for 2021 and unchanged for 2022 versus the proposed levels.

China Back in Market for U.S. Cotton; Additional Sales of Sorghum
China Back in Market for U.S. Cotton; Additional Sales of Sorghum

U.S. jobs report more upbeat than expected | RFS details expected today

Ahead of the Open | June 3, 2022
Ahead of the Open | June 3, 2022

Grains, soybeans expected lower as markets watch Ukraine, weather, planting progress.

Another uninspiring week for corn, soybean and wheat export sales
Another uninspiring week for corn, soybean and wheat export sales

Strong week for cotton export sales and shipments.

First Thing Today | June 3, 2022
First Thing Today | June 3, 2022

Two-sided trade was seen in grain and soy futures overnight, but markets are softening this morning, led lower by soybeans and soyoil.

Market Watch | June 2, 2022
Market Watch | June 2, 2022

Our updated monthly and quarterly price forecasts.

After the Bell | June 2, 2022
After the Bell | June 2, 2022

Soybeans rise sharply in wake of fresh export business; wheat rebounds after steep, two-day sell-off.

U.S. Faces Risk of Power Outages | June 2, 2022
U.S. Faces Risk of Power Outages | June 2, 2022

Ukraine is working with the U.N. to move Black Sea exports, Eurozone inflation surges and President Biden considers the sale of Russian crude to combat high gasoline prices...

Ahead of the Open | June 2, 2022
Ahead of the Open | June 2, 2022

Corn, wheat futures expected firmer following overnight rebound, soybeans also higher.

First Thing Today | June 2, 2022
First Thing Today | June 2, 2022

Corn and wheat futures posted corrective gains overnight after sharp losses Wednesday, while soybeans built on yesterday’s gains.

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Beige Book: Continued economic growth, but labor and inflation are concerns

Fed banks highlight economic conditions, including for the ag sector.

Midweek Cash Markets | June 1, 2022
Midweek Cash Markets | June 1, 2022

Soybean basis remains well above average.

After the Bell | June 1, 2022
After the Bell | June 1, 2022

Corn futures plunge to nine-week lows as planting nears completion; wheat extends slump on hopes for Ukraine shipments.

Corn & Soybean Planting Progress Surges | June 1, 2022
Corn & Soybean Planting Progress Surges | June 1, 2022

Pope Francis weighs in on grain exports, China's PMI continues to sag and wholesale meat trade hints at strong Memorial Day clearance...

In Biden Reversal, U.S. Will Send Advanced Rocket Systems to Ukraine
In Biden Reversal, U.S. Will Send Advanced Rocket Systems to Ukraine

Vilsack to detail over $2 billion in funding to transform U.S. food system

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

Wheat futures expected firmer as trade eyes prospect for Ukraine shipments; corn, soybeans firmer.