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Ahead of the Open | September 9, 2021 Corn futures reach three-month low ahead of USDA crop report, wheat drops to six-week low.

Ahead of the Open | September 8, 2021 Corn futures firmer after USDA crop ratings decline, soybeans higher, wheat mixed.

Ahead of the Open | September 7, 2021 Grain, soybean futures mixed after holiday weekend, trade awaiting USDA crop report.

Ahead of the Open | September 3, 2021 Corn futures expected to open lower, soybeans and wheat higher ahead of holiday weekend.

Ahead of the Open | September 2, 2021 Corn futures trade near seven-week lows on concern over Gulf exports, soybeans firm on export sales.

Ahead of the Open | September 1, 2021 Corn, soybean futures lower on favorable Midwest weather, export concerns, wheat mixed.

Ahead of the Open | August 31, 2021 Corn, soybean futures expected lower as crop ratings hold steady, SRW wheat falls to four-week low.

Ahead of the Open | August 30, 2021 Corn futures seen lower following weekend rains in Midwest, soybeans supported by export demand.

After the Bell | August 27, 2021 Corn, soybean futures seen lower on Midwest rainfall, but still higher on the week.

Ahead of the Open | August 26, 2021 Corn, soybeans lower after overnight Midwest rain, wheat export sales disappointing.

Ahead of the Open | August 25, 2021 Soy complex futures expected to open mostly lower after yesterday's rally, SRW wheat near three-week low.

Ahead of the Open | August 24, 2021 Corn futures expected higher after USDA ratings decline, soybeans firm, wheat lower.

Ahead of the Open | August 23, 2021 Grain, soybean futures seen higher in technical bounce from last week's slump.

The crop markets were mixed in overnight trading as the Pro Farmer Crop Tour wrapped up. Firming cash cattle prices suggest futures could rebound from Thursday, but hogs seem to be facing seasonal weakness.

The prospect of heavy rains over larger areas of the Corn Belt today depressed the crop markets overnight. Continued wholesale strength for beef and pork seemingly favor steady-firm livestock market openings.

Grain futures edged up in overnight trading, while soybeans continued the slide seen during Tuesday's trading session. Surging beef prices seem likely to support cattle, while late pork losses bode ill for hogs.

The grain markets look set to open weakly today, but the daily announcement of more soybean sales should boost soybeans. Whether the livestock markets will build on Monday's gains is questionable.

Soybeans and wheat are expected to lead corn higher to start the week. Last week's slippage in fed cattle values seem likely to offset bullishness powered by soaring wholesale prices.

Ahead of the Open | August 13, 2021 Wheat futures reach contract highs after USDA cuts global supply outlook, corn, soybeans higher.

Ahead of the Open | August 12, 2021 Corn, soybean futures trading slightly lower, wheat firmer as trade awaits key USDA reports.

Ahead of the Open | August 11, 2021 Soybean futures seen higher on export optimism, corn firmer ahead of critical USDA reports.

Ahead of the Open | August 10, 2021 Corn futures expected to start lower after USDA crop ratings improvement, soybeans up on export hopes.

Ahead of the Open | August 9, 2021 Grain, soybean futures mostly lower as trade awaits USDA Crop Production report.

Ahead of the Open | August 6, 2021 Grain, soybean futures steady-firmer as trade watches export markets.

Ahead of the Open | August 5, 2021 Corn, wheat futures seen higher, soybeans lower as trade assess weather, demand outlooks.

Ahead of the Open | August 4, 2021 Wheat seen higher on smaller global harvest outlook, corn and soybeans steady-higher.

Ahead of the Open | August 3, 2021 Corn, soybeans lower on wetter Midwest outlook, wheat pulls back after rally near three-month highs.

Ahead of the Open | August 2, 2021 Corn, soybean futures fall on Midwest rain, wheat up on demand strength.

Ahead of the Open | July 30, 2021 Grain, soybean futures lower overnight as market awaits key August crop phases.

Ahead of the Open | July 29, 2021 Wheat futures seen higher as crop tour projects sharp yield drop, corn, soybeans also higher.

Ahead of the Open | July 28, 2021 Wheat futures surge as tour shows drought damage, corn, soybeans also higher.

Ahead of the Open | July 27, 2021 Corn, soybean futures expected to trade higher after USDA crop ratings unexpectedly erode, wheat also higher.

Ahead of the Open | July 26, 2021 Corn, soybean futures fall near two-week lows following Midwest rainfall, outlook for cooler temperatures.

Ahead of the Open | July 23, 2021 Corn, soybean futures lower, wheat firmer as trade eyes hot, dry Midwest outlook.

Ahead of the Open | July 22, 2021 Grain futures slump in overnight sell-off, soybeans at one-week low.

Ahead of the Open | July 21, 2021 Grain, soybean futures mostly higher as Midwest, Plains dryness trims crop potential.

Ahead of the Open | July 20, 2021 Grain, soybean futures expected to open higher following lackluster USDA crop ratings.

Ahead of the Open | July 19, 2021 Grain, soybean futures expected to open higher on dryness concerns.

Spring wheat futures exploded overnight amid U.S. and Canadian crop woes. USDA announced a daily SRW sale to China this morning.

Spring wheat futures posted new highs overnight amid crop concerns and the hot, dry forecast.

Grain and soy complex futures finished higher near session highs overnight, which should spark followthrough buying today.

Spring wheat was supported by falling crop conditions, while corn and soybeans firmed late overnight.

Corn and soybeans were mildly firmer overnight on positioning ahead of USDA's July crop reports at 11 a.m. CT. Weekend rains were ample across all but northern locations of the Midwest.

Ahead of the Open | July 9, 2021 Corn, soybeans seen weaker with more rain in Midwest forecast, wheat mixed.

Ahead of the Open | July 8, 2021 Corn, soybeans burdened by crop-friendly Midwest weather, winter wheat under harvest pressure.

Ahead of the Open | July 7, 2021 Soybean futures poised to open higher as USDA crop ratings fall short of expectations, corn down on weather.

Ahead of the Open | July 6, 2021 Grain, soybean futures expected to open lower on Midwest rainfall outlook.

Ahead of the Open | July 2, 2021 Soybean futures seen higher, grains mixed, all eyes on weather ahead of holiday weekend.

Ahead of the Open | July 1, 2021 Corn futures rally near three-week high, soybeans surge after USDA acreage report stirs supply concerns.

Ahead of the Open | June 30, 2021 Grain futures seen lower ahead as market awaits USDA acreage, stocks data.