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

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

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.

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...

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