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Analysts expect record Brazilian bean crop of nearly 144 MMT. Drying to worsen on the U.S. Plains, Canadian Prairies. More than 12,000 migrants from Del Rio surge have been released into U.S. Bullish H&P Report Friday.

Where’s EPA’s RFS details?

After the Bell | September 24, 2021 Winter wheat climbs to three-week high, corn and soybeans mixed with Midwest harvest picking up.

USDA also made some substantial revisions to past data.

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Cash corn, soybean prices decline further.

China overlooks trade scuffle to import Aussie wheat, Argentine corn planting is off to an early start and biofuels groups urge the Biden administration not to lower RFS targets...

Grassley to seek re-election | Amy Walter on Biden’s competence | Commerce Sec. on trade w/China

Ahead of the Open | September 24, 2021 Corn, soybean futures lower with U.S. harvest picking up, wheat poised for second weekly gain.

Rains have Argentine corn planting off to a quick start, but more needed. China the lead buyer of Australian wheat, despite tensions. Likely outcomes for key congressional issues.

On average, analysts surveyed by Reuters expect USDA will report the Sept. 1 hog herd around 77.101 million head, down 1.7% from year-ago. The report will be released at 2:00 p.m. CT Friday.

After the Bell | September 23, 2021 Corn posts highest close in a week, lean hog futures reach two-week high.

Warm, dry weather favored crop maturation and harvesting across much of the country the week ending Sept. 21, with topsoil moisture sliding for newly planted winter wheat.

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about the Biden administration's recently announced plans to protect workers and communities from extreme heat, his G-20 visit to Italy, Biden's tax plan, and support for biofuels...

RFS twists and turns | Stabenow: Dems’ reconciliation spending will help write next farm bill

RFS twists and turns | Stabenow: Dems’ reconciliation spending will help write next farm bill

Ahead of the Open | September 23, 2021 Corn futures seen lower after disappointing USDA export sales report, soybeans and wheat firmer.

World Weather Inc. predicts dry fall and winter, China works to stabilize fertilizer prices and supplies and Taiwan files application to join CPTPP...

But sales of soybeans, soymeal and cotton were strong the week ending Sept. 16, signaling optimism operations will get back to normal in time for the peak shipment period.

Warm, dry fall and winter could lead to low water levels on the Missouri River. When will Senate vote on combined CR/debt suspension bill? China lowers sow herd target in five-year plan.

Corn, bean basis accelerate their recent dives as harvest ramps up.

After the Bell | September 22, 2021 Grain, soybean futures end higher amid easing concern over exports, global economy.

Find highlights from USDA's latest Cold Storage Report.

Reuters' report seems to line up with comments from Senator Grassley regarding the RFS on AgriTalk today. And Ag Secretary Vilsack's comments on the show seemed to pave the way for lower numbers.

How a House Ag hearing on blueberries turned into a black eye for Democrats

The Fed considers tapering bond buys, China and Russia reach an agreement on beef trade and concerns rise regarding the national debt ceiling...

Ahead of the Open | September 22, 2021 Corn futures rise in corrective bounce from one-week lows, soybeans, wheat also firmer.

Hurricane Ida made a thin input supply situation worse. Fed focus is on taper timing amid mixed economic signals. CR with debt suspension bill clears House but expected to be defeated in Senate.

After the Bell | September 21, 2021 Corn ends lower as USDA rating improves and harvest picks up, wheat lower, soybeans higher.

The presence of the virus in the Americas paired with a surge in Haitian migrants at our southern border heightens concern the highly contagious disease could make its way to the U.S.

Experts believe a bailout is likely for the beleaguered Chinese real estate firm, the Biden administration reopens international travel and the pork product market takes a dive...

OECD boosts global inflation forecasts | Congestion mounts at Calif. Ports | U.S./U.K. trade

Ahead of the Open | September 21, 2021 Corn futures seen lower after USDA crop ratings improve and harvest accelerates, soybeans firmer.

Cordonnier warns his U.S. corn & soybean yield forecasts may fall. Gulf terminals slowly coming back online. Inflation will continue to rise over the next two years. Cattle hold up well in the fact of economic jitters.

After the Bell | September 20, 2021 Grain futures slide as China concerns drive "risk-off" trade in commodity markets.

EPA's administrator also said EPA hopes release that foundational proposal sometime in November.

CCI ratings for both crops are still below the five-year averages.

Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer and AgriTalk host Chip Flory discuss the southern border crisis, the latest on the battle over the infrastructure bill(s), and more...

Wheat exports held strong and were near the upper end of expectation.

Grain and soy futures are under pressure amid broad-based risk-off selling. Livestock futures are lower to start the week as well.

Ahead of the Open | September 20, 2021 Grain, soybean futures seen lower as global stock markets tumble on China concern.

Senate parliamentarian nixes Dems’ immigration proposal | CR | Debt limit | Recon delay

China’s wheat imports reach highest level in more than two decades. Russian wheat export prices climb for 10th consecutive week. Possibility of a debt default rattles the market.

Another RFS rumor | CR | Debt limit | FOMC | Carbon markets | Food summit

ERS finally released analysis of Biden's plan to change stepped-up basis on inherited assets, and its conclusions don't tell the full story.

After the Bell | September 17, 2021 Corn futures post weekly gain, wheat futures up 3% on week amid Plains dryness concern.

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Price surges, logistical constraints continue to impact markets and boost inflation

Ahead of the Open | September 17, 2021 Corn, soybeans futures weaken overnight but still higher on week, wheat futures mixed.

Russia lowers tariff on wheat exports for first time in a month. Biofuel producers pushing for modeling change regarding SAF tax credit eligibility. Pork prices have turned up, but cash market remains under pressure.