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Corn, wheat export inspections increase
Corn, wheat export inspections increase

Corn, wheat, soybean inspections within trade expectations

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 21, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 21, 2022

Grain and soy futures are sharply higher to open the week. Cattle futures are mostly higher as hog futures correct higher...

Chart Trends | March 21, 2022
Chart Trends | March 21, 2022

Short-term trend turns bullish for live cattle, feeder cattle and cotton.

Excellent Illinois Farmland Values Soar 26%
Excellent Illinois Farmland Values Soar 26%

Annual ISPFMRA survey finds Excellent-quality farmland soaring 26%.

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

Wheat futures expected sharply higher on Russia-Ukraine disruptions; corn and soybeans also higher.

U.S. Shipping Costs Surge as China Looks to U.S. for More Corn; Other Factors Cited
U.S. Shipping Costs Surge as China Looks to U.S. for More Corn; Other Factors Cited

Major media now focusing on potential for still higher food prices, surging fertilizer costs

First Thing Today | March 21, 2022
First Thing Today | March 21, 2022

Bulls controlled overnight trade in the grain and soy complex amid global supply concerns as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is showing no signs of letting up or ending anytime soon.

USDA Will Likely Again Boost Food Price Forecasts This Friday
USDA Will Likely Again Boost Food Price Forecasts This Friday

Fed speakers galore this week, including chairman Powell | SCOTUS hearings

Friday Wrap Up | March 18, 2022
Friday Wrap Up | March 18, 2022

Davis Michaelsen talks markets with Chip Flory...

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After the Bell | March 18, 2022
After the Bell | March 18, 2022

Winter wheat futures fall sharply for second straight week with moisture relief heading for Plains; corn, soybeans also lower.

Ukraine Likely to Cut Grain Exports | March 18, 2022
Ukraine Likely to Cut Grain Exports | March 18, 2022

Russian crude exports to India surge, Germany calls for cease fire in Ukraine and President Biden will dialogue with Chinese President Xi...

NASS to Livestream Briefings to USDA Secretary Beginning March 30
NASS to Livestream Briefings to USDA Secretary Beginning March 30

Biden, Xi talk | Ukraine deputy ag minister details planting woes | Canadian shippers facing disruptions

Ahead of the Open | March 18, 2022
Ahead of the Open | March 18, 2022

Winter wheat futures on track for second weekly decline as trade monitors Russia-Ukraine; corn also lower, soybeans higher.

First Thing Today | March 18, 2022
First Thing Today | March 18, 2022

Wheat futures pulled back from yesterday’s gains overnight as back-and-forth price action continued. Corn followed wheat lower, while soybeans firmed.

After the Bell | March 17, 2022
After the Bell | March 17, 2022

Wheat futures rebound from early declines, end up sharply amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine concern; corn and soybeans also higher.

Russia - Ukraine Talks Continue | March 17, 2022
Russia - Ukraine Talks Continue | March 17, 2022

Canadian Pacific Railway threatens union members, Eurozone inflation continues to firm and Argentina turns to the export market to moderate inflation...

Market Watch | March 17, 2022
Market Watch | March 17, 2022

Diesel prices surge amid jump in global energy prices tied to the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Winter wheat drought area holds steady
Winter wheat drought area holds steady

Most states dry/drought area unchanged

NWS: Warm spring, varied precip outlook
NWS: Warm spring, varied precip outlook

The extended weather outlook through June offer no hope of meaningful relief for drought-parched HRW areas, but it favorable for rapid progress for spring-planted crops.

USDA Late, Again, on Releasing WHIP+ Details
USDA Late, Again, on Releasing WHIP+ Details

Vilsack comments on fertilizer, biofuels while House Ag panel members spar again

Ahead of the Open | March 17, 2022
Ahead of the Open | March 17, 2022

Winter wheat futures drop near two-week lows on hopes for Russia-Ukraine progress; corn and soybeans higher.

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Wheat, soymeal export sales plunge

Pork export sales increase

First Thing Today | March 17, 2022
First Thing Today | March 17, 2022

Corn and soybeans firmed after failing to take out Wednesday’s lows overnight. Wheat futures gapped lower but rebounded to fill the gaps and are trading mostly firmer this morning.

Midweek Cash Markets | March 16, 2022
Midweek Cash Markets | March 16, 2022

Wheat basis rebounds from the plunge the previous week, corn and soybean beans weakens.

After the Bell | March 16, 2022
After the Bell | March 16, 2022

Wheat futures drop daily trading limit on prospects for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire; corn, soybeans sink to two-week lows.

Wheat futures Pull Corn Lower | March 16, 2022
Wheat futures Pull Corn Lower | March 16, 2022

Psaki suggests year-round E-15 is under consideration, IEA cuts World oil demand forecast and the Fed is expected to raise rates this week...

Ahead of the Open | March 16, 2022
Ahead of the Open | March 16, 2022

Wheat, corn futures expected lower on optimism for Russia-Ukraine peace talks; soybeans higher.

Today: Zelensky Addresses Congress and Fed to Hike Rates
Today: Zelensky Addresses Congress and Fed to Hike Rates

Russia and Ukraine: Signs of progress on discussions to stop the war

First Thing Today | March 16, 2022
First Thing Today | March 16, 2022

Wheat futures traded sharply lower overnight, which pulled the corn market lower. Soybeans, along with meal and soyoil traded higher.

After the Bell | March 15, 2022
After the Bell | March 15, 2022

Wheat futures rally sharply as Russia-Ukraine war stirs fears over global grain supplies; soybeans lower, corn mixed.

Oil and Gold Markets Flashing V-Tops
Oil and Gold Markets Flashing V-Tops

Continued signs of U.S. inflation as Tesla again raises prices

Ahead of the Open | March 15, 2022
Ahead of the Open | March 15, 2022

Ahead of the Open | March 15, 2022 Winter wheat futures higher amid ongoing Russia/Ukraine concerns; corn and soybeans lower.

First Thing Today | March 15, 2022
First Thing Today | March 15, 2022

Wheat futures traded higher but have come well off their overnight highs this morning, while corn and soybeans faced followthrough selling.

After the Bell | March 14, 2022
After the Bell | March 14, 2022

Wheat futures end mixed-lower amid talk of Russia/Ukraine ceasefire; corn lower on corrective selling, soybeans higher.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 14, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 14, 2022

Wheat and corn open the week under pressure with soybeans pressing higher. Cattle futures are higher with lean hog futures lower...

Ahead of the Open | March 14, 2022
Ahead of the Open | March 14, 2022

Wheat futures extend losses on talk of easing Russia-Ukraine conflict; corn also lower, soybeans steady-weaker.

Chart Trends | March 14, 2022
Chart Trends | March 14, 2022

Short-term trend for wheat turns bearish.

China Places 17.5 Mil. Residents of Shenzhen into Lockdown; Impact on Economy, Logistics
China Places 17.5 Mil. Residents of Shenzhen into Lockdown; Impact on Economy, Logistics

Argentina suspends export registrations for meal and soyoil

First Thing Today | March 14, 2022
First Thing Today | March 14, 2022

Corn, soybeans and wheat are weaker this morning and trading near session lows. Soyoil futures are under heavy pressure, but soymeal is firmer.

U.S. & China to Hold First High-Level, In-Person Talks Since Russian Invasion of Ukraine
U.S. & China to Hold First High-Level, In-Person Talks Since Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Vilsack: USDA seeking info on competition in fertilizer, seed, farm inputs, food sector

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Friday Wrap Up | March 11, 2022
Friday Wrap Up | March 11, 2022

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

After the Bell | March 11, 2022
After the Bell | March 11, 2022

Wheat futures end higher but still post sharp decline for week as Russia-Ukraine keeps trade on edge; corn firmer, soybeans lower.

Russian Forces Gather Around Kyiv | March 11, 2022
Russian Forces Gather Around Kyiv | March 11, 2022

Ukrainian Ag Minister expects crop mixes to shift, Wells Fargo raises oil price forecast and coal prices roar higher...

USDA Seeking More Info Before Making Much-Delayed Payments to Hog Producers
USDA Seeking More Info Before Making Much-Delayed Payments to Hog Producers

U.N./FAO provides info on Ukraine planting impacts from war with Russia; food price impacts

Ahead of the Open | March 11, 2022
Ahead of the Open | March 11, 2022

Winter wheat heading for sharp weekly drop as traders monitor Russia-Ukraine war; corn, beans also lower.