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

Overnight price action in the grain and soy markets was quiet and choppy.

The winter wheat CCI ratings are below the five-year averages, especially the HRW crop.

Corn futures rally above $8 near a 10-year high amid broad commodity market rally; soybeans, wheat also surge.

Corn, soybean and wheat inspections within expectations

Corn futures top $8, soybeans and wheat also high on concern over Ukraine war, U.S. weather.

Short-term trend turns bullish for SRW wheat, soyoil.

Corn posts new contract highs overnight as soybeans and wheat firm sharply. Cattle and hog futures are also higher to start the week.

Mortgage payments as percentage of income in U.S. highest since 2008

Corn futures posted contract highs overnight, with front-month May futures poking above $8.00 – the 2013 high on the continuation chart that was matched earlier this year. Wheat and soybean futures were also strong.

Russia warns U.S. to stop sending weapons to Ukraine or risk ‘unpredictable consequences’

Davis Michaelsen and Brian Grete discuss the market action in this holiday shortened week...

Disconnect between prices and production threatens to create a “volatility trap” in commodities and discourage investment in the sector, something that could threaten the supercycle.

Nearby corn ends near 10-year high amid strong exports, supply concern; soybeans mixed, wheat sinks on profit-taking.

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The amount of U.S. winter wheat considered in drought conditions remained constant at 69%

HPAI cases continue to mount, straining egg supplies, striking Argentine truckers fail to reach agreement and China will cut interest rates to support economy...

Financial officials next week to discuss food shortages and price increases brought on by war

Corn seen firmer after posting contract highs overnight, soybeans higher, winter wheat lower after erasing gains.

Pork export sales drop

E15 to have positive effects in farm states

Nearby corn futures rise near 10-year high, winter wheat at four-week highs on concern over Ukraine, Plains drought.

Fed President pushes for 3% rates by Q3, Argentine trucker strike continues and the State Dept. orders non-essential consulate staff out of Shanghai...

Grain, soybean futures expected lower on profit-taking pressure following strong gains.

EPA will issue a national emergency waiver

Sharp weekly increases in cash prices of corn, soybeans and wheat.

Soybean basis firms to a penny over futures.

Pork producers give reasons why they are not expanding operations

Grain and soybean futures posted two-sided trade overnight, with wheat and corn narrowly mixed and soybeans under pressure this morning.

Winter wheat futures surge to four-week highs, corn and soybeans also higher as "inflation trade" drives speculator buying.

Winter wheat rises to five-week high on concerns over drought, Ukraine; corn and soybeans also higher.

Winter wheat futures found strong followthrough buying in leading overnight gains in the grain and soy complex. December corn futures pushed to a contract high for a third straight session.

White House blaming Putin for inflation it believes will be ‘extraordinarily elevated’

Both the HRW and SRW crops showed mild improvement over the past week.

Winter wheat futures jump to two-week highs on concern over Ukraine disruptions; soybeans down sharply, corn mixed.

Wheat, soybean inspections increase

Wheat and corn futures are being supported by supply concerns amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Soybeans are under pressure to open the week amid pressure from weakening crude oil prices.

Corn hits five-week high, wheat reaches two-week high amid ongoing Ukraine concern; soybeans expected lower.

Short-term trend turns up for corn, down for crude oil.

Some lawmakers push special counsel at USDA re: meat industry competition | Biden to Iowa

Wheat and corn futures were supported by solid followthrough buying from last week’s gains in overnight trade, while soybeans weakened.

New U.S. gun regulations coming | Vilsack tested Covid-positive

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Nearby soybeans soar to two-week highs after USDA cuts supply outlook; new-crop corn hits contract high, wheat surges.

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USDA left U.S. old-crop corn ending stocks unchanged, whereas traders expected a cut. Global corn ending stocks also unexpectedly increased.

Global corn carryout stocks increased

RFA CEO calls EPA decision on waivers a 'hollow victory,' EU steps-up sanctions on Russia and global food prices continue to climb...

EPA again upsets biofuel proponents as they give 31 refiners end-around RINs

Grain, soy complex futures expected firmer amid uncertainty ahead of USDA Supply & Demand report.