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After the Bell | April 27, 2022
After the Bell | April 27, 2022

Corn futures rise near 10-year high on concern over slow planting; soybeans up on soyoil strength, wheat mixed.

Russia Cuts Off Gas Supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, Taking Aim at Europe’s Economy
Russia Cuts Off Gas Supplies to Poland and Bulgaria, Taking Aim at Europe’s Economy

Details of first day of Surface Transportation Board hearings | NCBA statement on cattle bill

Ahead of the Open | April 27, 2022
Ahead of the Open | April 27, 2022

Soybean futures seen firmer on concern over tight global vegoil supplies; wheat lower as rain forecast for Plains.

First Thing Today | April 27, 2022
First Thing Today | April 27, 2022

Soybeans and soyoil extended gains overnight, while corn and wheat are trading lower this morning after two-sided overnight trade.

After the Bell | April 26, 2022
After the Bell | April 26, 2022

New-crop corn futures climb after USDA reports planting progress at slowest since 2013; wheat higher, soybeans mixed.

Senate Ag Committee Reviews Two Cattle Market Legislative Proposals
Senate Ag Committee Reviews Two Cattle Market Legislative Proposals

Ranking member reveals he had ‘spirited conversations’ with USDA

Russia Renews Attacks on Infrastructure | April 26, 2022
Russia Renews Attacks on Infrastructure | April 26, 2022

Russia threatens the use of nukes, consultant raises Argy soybean crop estimate and a U.S. District Court pegs June 3 EPA deadline on RFS levels...

Russia's Lavrov: NATO Risks Turning Ukraine Conflict into World War
Russia's Lavrov: NATO Risks Turning Ukraine Conflict into World War

USDA 2022 food price inflation forecasts already at 14-year high… more hikes likely ahead

Ahead of the Open | April 26, 2022
Ahead of the Open | April 26, 2022

Corn futures higher amid growing concern over slow planting, wheat climbs after crop ratings unexpectedly drop.

First Thing Today | April 26, 2022
First Thing Today | April 26, 2022

Corn and spring wheat futures extended Monday’s gains overnight amid planting delays concerns. Soybeans and winter wheat rebounded from Monday’s losses.

Big drop in already poor HRW CCI rating
Big drop in already poor HRW CCI rating

The sharp drop in HRW CCI rating was led by a 6.2-point deterioration in the Kansas crop and a nearly 3-point decline in Oklahoma.

After the Bell | April 25, 2022
After the Bell | April 25, 2022

Soybeans down but off initial lows with support from new China business; corn erases losses to end higher, wheat mostly higher.

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Corn export inspections increase

Wheat and soybean export inspections drop

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | April 25, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | April 25, 2022

Soy complex futures are under hefty pressure with corn lower and wheat futures mixed. Cattle futures gapped lower on the open as lean hog futures face moderate to heavy pressure...

Ahead of the Open | April 25, 2022
Ahead of the Open | April 25, 2022

Soybeans expected lower with crude oil, palm oil under pressure; corn also lower, wheat mostly firmer.

Chart Trends | April 25, 2022
Chart Trends | April 25, 2022

Short-term trends turn sideways for SRW wheat and cotton.

April Market Selloff Continues as Parts of Beijing Now Facing Lockdown as Equities Crater
April Market Selloff Continues as Parts of Beijing Now Facing Lockdown as Equities Crater

Barometer of congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach worsened in March

First Thing Today | April 25, 2022
First Thing Today | April 25, 2022

Indonesian officials clarify palm oil export ban

Cattle/Meat Industry Hearings Focus of Ag Panels This Week
Cattle/Meat Industry Hearings Focus of Ag Panels This Week

Vilsack, Regan, other Cabinet members before House Appropriations members

Texas A&M Report on Revised Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022
Texas A&M Report on Revised Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022

Latest analysis still shows huge burden on Southern Plains

After the Bell | April 22, 2022
After the Bell | April 22, 2022

Soybean futures drop sharply on profit-taking despite record soyoil close; corn also lower, wheat futures mixed.

Friday Wrap Up | April 22, 2022
Friday Wrap Up | April 22, 2022

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

March placements easily top expectations
March placements easily top expectations

USDA's Cattle on Feed Report is bearish, as the April 1 feedlot inventory and March placements both topped the highest pre-report estimates.

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Record March beef stocks

USDA’s Cold Storage Report showed increases in both beef and pork stocks at the end of March, whereas both typically decline during the month.

USDA Announces 1,347,000 MT of Corn for Delivery to China
USDA Announces 1,347,000 MT of Corn for Delivery to China

Treasury Secretary Yellen discusses logistics and need for food, fertilizer aid for some nations

Russia Sends Wheat to Cuba | April 22, 2022
Russia Sends Wheat to Cuba | April 22, 2022

Senator Grassley says cattle market transparency hearing a 'formality,' sentiments on China's assets sour and USDA will release its Cattle on Feed and Cold Storage reports today...

Ahead of the Open | April 22, 2022
Ahead of the Open | April 22, 2022

Nearby soybeans expected higher after reaching two-month high overnight; corn and wheat also higher.

First Thing Today | April 22, 2022
First Thing Today | April 22, 2022

Chinese central bank governor stresses price stability

After the Bell | April 21, 2022
After the Bell | April 21, 2022

Nearby soybean futures extend gains near 10-year highs on strong exports, corn and wheat tumble sharply.

Report on Cash Cattle Mandate: ‘Attempting to Solve a Problem that Does Not Exist’
Report on Cash Cattle Mandate: ‘Attempting to Solve a Problem that Does Not Exist’

Working group of ag economists assess Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022

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FBI warns about cyber attacks in agriculture

Cybersecurity agencies note increased cybercrime risk

Market Watch | April 21, 2022
Market Watch | April 21, 2022

Another week of strong gains in cash corn and soybean prices.

Winter wheat drought increases
Winter wheat drought increases

Spring wheat, cotton, corn and soybean drought areas decline

NWS: Hot, dry in HRW areas, western Corn Belt through July
NWS: Hot, dry in HRW areas, western Corn Belt through July

Above-normal temps and below-normal precip are expected over much of the Plains and western Corn Belt through July. The eastern Corn Belt has elevated chances of above-normal precip.

Eurozone Inflation Rises to Fresh Record | April 21, 2022
Eurozone Inflation Rises to Fresh Record | April 21, 2022

Chinese crushers slow summer purchases, finance leaders walk out on Russian speaker and Ukrainian farmers will need to remove mines before planting...

Enviro Group Urges Targeted Crop Insurance Subsidies; End to Excluding Low Yield Years
Enviro Group Urges Targeted Crop Insurance Subsidies; End to Excluding Low Yield Years

U.N. group urges $25 billion fund to help poor nations deal with surge in food prices

Ahead of the Open | April 21, 2022
Ahead of the Open | April 21, 2022

Grain, soybean futures seen sustaining overnight declines after USDA reports slower weekly exports.

Wheat export sales plummet
Wheat export sales plummet

Wheat, cotton and pork export sales hit marketing-year lows

First Thing Today | April 21, 2022
First Thing Today | April 21, 2022

Wheat futures extended Wednesday’s losses overnight. Corn and soybeans posted two-sided trade, with corn weaker and soybeans firmer early this morning.

Midweek Cash Markets | April 20, 2022
Midweek Cash Markets | April 20, 2022

Corn and soybean basis each dropped over the past week, but the respective cash prices surged.

After the Bell | April 20, 2022
After the Bell | April 20, 2022

Corn, soybean futures close near 10-year highs on demand optimism, Ukraine concern; winter wheat tumbles again.

China's Soybean Production to Rise | April 20, 2022
China's Soybean Production to Rise | April 20, 2022

President Biden will address U.S. military leaders, China leaves interest rates unchanged and stricter environmental standards proposed for infrastructure projects...

Survey: Tepid Reception to Summer Sales of E15 Ethanol
Survey: Tepid Reception to Summer Sales of E15 Ethanol

Nominee close for still-vacant role of USDA Undersecretary for Trade & Foreign Ag Affairs

Ahead of the Open | April 20, 2022
Ahead of the Open | April 20, 2022

Soybean futures seen firmer after reaching four-week high overnight, wheat also firmer, corn mixed.

First Thing Today | April 20, 2022
First Thing Today | April 20, 2022

Corn futures faced light followthrough selling in overnight trade, while soybeans firmed. Wheat futures are mixed to mostly firmer this morning.

After the Bell | April 19, 2022
After the Bell | April 19, 2022

After the Bell | April 19, 2022 Corn futures end lower after initial climb to 10-year highs; wheat down on profit-taking, soybeans mixed.

World Bank Warns of Ongoing Uncertainty | April 19, 2022
World Bank Warns of Ongoing Uncertainty | April 19, 2022

Japanese Yen deteriorates, HPAI detected in massive Pennsylvania layer flock and the U.S. and its allies discuss repercussions for Russia...

U.S. Public Transit Mask Mandate Overturned by Federal Judge; Most Airlines Lift Mandate
U.S. Public Transit Mask Mandate Overturned by Federal Judge; Most Airlines Lift Mandate

Natural gas unnaturally high and rising | World Bank: ‘Exceptional uncertainty’ | IMF forecasts

Ahead of the Open | April 19, 2022
Ahead of the Open | April 19, 2022

Grain, soybean futures seen lower after fading under corrective pressure overnight; U.S. planting remains slow.