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Winter wheat futures surge higher on unexpectedly poor crop condition ratings; corn and beans firme

Winter wheat futures led strong followthrough buying in the grain and soy markets overnight amid lower-than-expected U.S. crop ratings and global supply concerns.

Both the HRW and SRW CCI ratings are well below normal to start spring, with the HRW the lowest since 2011.

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Grain, soybean futures expected to open stronger amid ongoing concern over Ukraine disruptions.

Short-term trend for SRW wheat turns bearish.

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Corn, soybean and wheat futures rebounded from last week’s losses in overnight.

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Russia/Ukraine talks to continue today, soybean crush is expected to fall and HPAI cases approach 100...

Wheat futures traded sharply higher overnight, while soybeans were slightly lower and corn was mixed. Similar trade is expected on the open this morning. Cattle and hogs are called weaker amid followthrough selling.

Wheat futures are trading sharply higher this morning, while soybeans and the soy product markets are lower on followthorugh selling. Corn is caught in the middle.

Crops react to USDA planting intentions report

USDA unexpectedly estimates farmers intend to plant more acres to soybeans than corn in 2022. March 1 stocks were slightly lower than expected, while soybean stocks came in higher than anticipated.

Soybeans and cotton above expectations

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Quiet trade expected ahead of USDA's reports at 11 a.m. CT. Hog futures will be supported by Wednesday's bullish Hogs & Pigs Report.

Soybean and pork export sales increase

Corn, soybean and wheat futures held in narrow ranges in quiet, two-sided trade overnight ahead of USDA's reports later this morning.

Sharp weekly drop in cash corn, soybean and wheat prices.

Corn, soybean and wheat basis continues to rebound from the sharp late-winter plunge.

The smallest March hog herd and market hog inventory since 2018. The breeding herd is the smallest since 2017.

Corn, wheat, soybeans and cotton rebounded. Cattle and Hogs were pressured.

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Grain and soy futures finished higher and high-range overnight as outside market pressure from Tuesday eased. Cattle and hogs also expected to open higher.

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Corn and soy complex futures posted modest corrective gains overnight. Wheat futures were weaker for most of the overnight session but have turned mixed early this morning.

Grain and soy markets faced heavy selling tied to improved peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Hogs futures also faded on that news, while cattle firmed amid the sharp pressure on corn.

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Followthrough pressure from heavy selling in grain and soy futures late in the overnight session amid renewed hopes of Russia/Ukraine peace talks. Livestock markets expected to open lower, too.

Wheat and corn continued to be pressured in overnight trade. Soybeans traded higher.

HRW crop conditions improved modestly during March but are still far below last fall and the five-year average for early April.