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After the Bell | October 18, 2021 Strong export figures push corn and soybean futures higher, HRW futures end at two-week high.

Soybean and corn export inspections topped expectations and year-ago levels.

Soybean futures are under light pressure with corn and wheat mixed. Livestock futures are lower to start the week with hog futures holding just above last week’s lows.

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Ahead of the Open | October 18, 2021 Grain, soybean futures seen steady to lower as U.S. harvest progresses.

WSJ survey: High inflation will grip U.S. economy well into 2022 | Shipping snags continue

Soybeans pulled back overnight from the corrective gains late last week. Corn and wheat didn't stray far from unchanged.

Sens. Sanders and Manchin renew testy exchanges | House Dems Caucus Wednesday

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

After the Bell | October 15, 2021 Corn, soybeans post weekly declines despite signs exports improving; cattle futures climb to six-week high.

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Corn and soybean export sales were near the middle of the range of pre-report estimates.

White House releases report on strategy treating climate change as a systemic risk

Still no word on RFS proposed levels, Chinese corn prices drop to align with wheat and dissatisfied workers walk out at Deere and other major companies...

Ahead of the Open | October 15, 2021 Grain, soybean futures firmer in corrective bounce as USDA weekly exports show strength.

Corn, soybean and winter wheat futures extended Thursday’s corrective gains overnight, while HRS futures posted new contract highs for the sixth time in the last eight trading sessions.

After the Bell | October 14, 2021 Fresh export business helps soybean futures rebound from 6 1/2-month lows, grains also firmer.

Cash corn and soybean prices drop.

Several storms traversed these regions over the past week, helping to counter unseasonable warmth.

Strike at Deere | Grassley tweets White House on ethanol | Kerry downplays COP26

Soybean futures suffer technical damage, inflation continues to build and EPA announces upcoming roundtables to discuss WOTUS...

Ahead of the Open | October 14, 2021 Grain, soybean futures expected firmer in corrective bounce from USDA-driven slide.

China raises minimum purchasing price for wheat for first time since 2014. Attaché lowers forecast for Argentine soybean plantings. Is inflation transitory or structural? UAW has called a strike against Deere & Co.

Boxed beef prices continue to fall and are nearing the summer low.

Initial tapering efforts will likely include cutting $10 billion a month in Treasury buys and $5 billion a month in mortgage-backed securities purchases.

After the Bell | October 13, 2021 Bearish USDA crop report keeps pressure on corn, soybean futures; livestock futures also weaker.

Some Dems warming to including debt limit language in coming budget reconciliation

China's grain and meat imports fall, the House passes debt legislation and the Fed hints at tapering asset purchases...

Ahead of the Open | October 13, 2021 Soybean futures seen firmer in rebound from USDA-driven drop to six-month lows, corn, wheat firmer.

Chinese bean buying slows in September. Certified acreage data release delayed. Americans quit their jobs at a record clip in August. Atlanta Fed chief says U.S. jobs slowdown should not derail taper timeline.

After the Bell | October 12, 2021 Soybeans tumble to six-month lows as USDA forecasts record U.S. crop, corn lower, wheat firmer.

Your editors highlight the main takeaways from today's WASDE and Crop Production Reports.

On the other hand, its cotton production and carryover forecasts dropped more than analysts anticipated.

Corn and wheat inspections were in the lower half of analysts’ expectations and down from the week ending Sept. 30, with exporters focusing on soybean shipments as Louisiana ports reopen.

USDA will release key report data at 11am CT, Cordonnier raises Brazilian corn crop estimate and WHO asks China to closely monitor a strain of H5N6 bird flu...

Ahead of the Open | October 12, 2021 Soybeans extend slump ahead of USDA Crop Production report, corn also lower, wheat mixed.

Corn, soybeans soften leading up to USDA’s reports. Wet late-season weather lowers Chinese corn crop prospects. Timely soybean planting for Brazil. Russian wheat export prices climb for the 13th week in a row.

After the Bell | October 11, 2021 Soybeans post lowest close in over six months with USDA seen hiking projected harvest; grains mixed.

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Grain and soybean futures favored the upside in the overnight but are slightly lower after the open. Cattle futures are under light pressure and lean hog futures are off to a moderately lower start.

Ahead of the Open | October 11, 2021 Grain, soybean futures slightly firmer as market awaits USDA crop production update.

Logistical constraints linger, expand | Tai confers with China counterpart

Rains easing drought on northern Plains. Cargill shifts some soybean exports to Texas as repairs to Louisiana facilities continue. U.S. energy prices climbing. Prices rising for hogs on China’s spot & futures markets.

USDA WASDE report Tuesday to include some big S&D revisions

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After the Bell | October 8, 2021 USDA crop report looming, grain, soybean futures end lower on week; cattle at one-month high.

Mexico's National Farm Council and Bayer say the rejection violates the USMCA.

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