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Rainy Season Arrives at Panama Canal Amid Optimism Trade Bottleneck Will Ease
Rainy Season Arrives at Panama Canal Amid Optimism Trade Bottleneck Will Ease

Archer Daniels Midland CFO to resign amid DOJ investigation

Ahead of the Open | April 23, 2024
Ahead of the Open | April 23, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat favored the upside in early overnight trade, though sellers emerged early this morning, bringing corn and soybeans below yesterday’s close.

First Thing Today | April 23, 2024
First Thing Today | April 23, 2024

Wheat futures posted followthrough to Monday’s strong gains overnight, while buying was limited in corn and soybeans.

HRW, SRW crops headed in opposite directions
HRW, SRW crops headed in opposite directions

The HRW CCI rating has declined each of the three weeks this spring, while the SRW rating has improved each week.

After the Bell | April 22, 2024
After the Bell | April 22, 2024

After the Bell | April 22, 2024

Crops Analysis | April 22, 2024
Crops Analysis | April 22, 2024

Crops Analysis | April 22, 2024

Pro Farmer's Daily Advice Monitor
Pro Farmer's Daily Advice Monitor

Pro Farmer editors provide daily updates on advice, including if now is a good time to catch up on cash sales.

Livestock Analysis | April 22, 2024
Livestock Analysis | April 22, 2024

Livestock Analysis | April 22, 2024

Market Snapshot | April 22, 2024
Market Snapshot | April 22, 2024

Market Snapshot | April 22, 2024

Weekly corn inspections prove notable
Weekly corn inspections prove notable

Weekly corn inspections for the week ended April 18 exceeded pre-report estimates by 120,000 MT, while soybeans and wheat were within expectations.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | April 22, 2024
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | April 22, 2024

Corn and soybean futures are under light pressure as wheat futures firm. Fat cattle are higher with feeder futures lower. Lean hogs are posting sharp early gains...

New (or Similar) Farm Bill Setbacks as GOP and Dems Put Different Spin on What’s Ahead
New (or Similar) Farm Bill Setbacks as GOP and Dems Put Different Spin on What’s Ahead

U.S. to introduce stricter standards aimed at enhancing integrity of carbon markets

Ahead of the Open | April 22, 2024
Ahead of the Open | April 22, 2024

Corn and soybeans favored the downside overnight, though buying activity increased into the break. Wheat favored the upside and went into the break near session highs.

Chart Trends | April 22, 2024
Chart Trends | April 22, 2024

Short-term trend improves for lean hog futures.

First Thing Today | April 22, 2024
First Thing Today | April 22, 2024

Winter wheat markets built on Friday’s corrective gains during overnight trade, while corn, soybeans and spring wheat struggled to find followthrough buying.

House Clears Series of Foreign Aid Measures; Senate to Act on Tuesday
House Clears Series of Foreign Aid Measures; Senate to Act on Tuesday

Some House GOP farm bill details could surface this week

Cattle on Feed Report: Sharp drop in placements
Cattle on Feed Report: Sharp drop in placements

Marketings also dropped sharply during March.

After the Bell | April 19, 2024
After the Bell | April 19, 2024

After the Bell | April 19, 2024

Crops Analysis | April 19, 2024
Crops Analysis | April 19, 2024

Crops Analysis | April 19, 2024

Livestock Analysis | April 19, 2024
Livestock Analysis | April 19, 2024

Livestock Analysis | April 19, 2024

Market Snapshot | April 19, 2024
Market Snapshot | April 19, 2024

Market Snapshot | April 19, 2024

Israel Launches Limited Strike Against Iran
Israel Launches Limited Strike Against Iran

House farm bill surprise | GREET rule | Johnson gets Democratic help on foreign aid package

Ahead of the Open | April 19, 2024
Ahead of the Open | April 19, 2024

Corn, soybean and wheat futures are expected to open firmer amid corrective buying.

First Thing Today | April 19, 2024
First Thing Today | April 19, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat posted corrective gains during the overnight session.

After the Bell | April 18, 2024
After the Bell | April 18, 2024

After the Bell | April 18, 2024

Crops Analysis | April 18, 2024
Crops Analysis | April 18, 2024

Crops Analysis | April 18, 2024

Livestock Analysis | April 18, 2024
Livestock Analysis | April 18, 2024

Livestock Analysis | April 18, 2024

Key Rural Economic Index Remains Negative
Key Rural Economic Index Remains Negative

Creighton University's survey finds bankers remain pessimistic on economic outlook.

Market Snapshot | April 18, 2024
Market Snapshot | April 18, 2024

Market Snapshot | April 18, 2024

China Pork Imports Dive Lower | April 18, 2024
China Pork Imports Dive Lower | April 18, 2024

USDA attache cuts Argy corn crop estimate, Paraguay struggles to move record crop and Thompson seeks Democrat support for the Farm Bill...

House GOP Farm Bill Briefings Being Scheduled, but Snags Continue
House GOP Farm Bill Briefings Being Scheduled, but Snags Continue

House GOP leaders mull possible rule change re: motion to vacate

Warmer first half of growing season, uncertain precip outlook
Warmer first half of growing season, uncertain precip outlook

The 90-day outlook calls for above-normal temps over most areas of the country, with "equal chances" of rainfall over most of the Corn Belt.

Ahead of the Open | April 18, 2024
Ahead of the Open | April 18, 2024

Corn and soybeans saw sustained selling pressure most of the night. Wheat favored the upside for the most part, though prices turned sharply lower following this morning’s export sales report.

Weekly corn, soybean sales rise on the week
Weekly corn, soybean sales rise on the week

Weekly corn sales for the week ended April 11 rose 54% from the previous week, but still down 45% from the four-week average. Soybean sales were up 59% from the previous week and 62% from the four-week average.

First Thing Today | April 18, 2024
First Thing Today | April 18, 2024

Corn futures mildly extended Wednesday’s losses overnight, while soybeans erased gains from yesterday. Wheat was supported by light corrective buying.

Market Watch | April 18, 2024
Market Watch | April 18, 2024

Cash rice price surges.

Midweek Cash Markets | April 17, 2024
Midweek Cash Markets | April 17, 2024

Corn basis continued to firm seasonally but remains below the three-year average.

Brazil first to make ethanol for SAF
Brazil first to make ethanol for SAF

The LanzaJet Inc. facility in Georgia will likely run on mostly sugarcane ethanol imported from Brazil when it starts commercial production.

After the Bell | April 17, 2024
After the Bell | April 17, 2024

After the Bell | April 17, 2024

Crops Analysis | April 17, 2024
Crops Analysis | April 17, 2024

Crops Analysis | April 17, 2024

Livestock Analysis | April 17, 2024
Livestock Analysis | April 17, 2024

Livestock Analysis | April 17, 2024

Market Snapshot | April 17, 2024
Market Snapshot | April 17, 2024

Market Snapshot | April 17, 2024

Back to Future: Farm Bill Funding Issue Goes Back to Old Issue of Tapping USDA’s CCC
Back to Future: Farm Bill Funding Issue Goes Back to Old Issue of Tapping USDA’s CCC

Vilsack and USDA’s NASS get lots of questions and complaints about cutting key reports

Ahead of the Open | April 17, 2024
Ahead of the Open | April 17, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat each traded in relatively tight ranges overnight, as corn and wheat mildly favored the upside and soybeans posted modest losses.

First Thing Today | April 17, 2024
First Thing Today | April 17, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat held in tight trading ranges during a quiet overnight session.

After the Bell | April 16, 2024
After the Bell | April 16, 2024

After the Bell | April 16, 2024

Crops Analysis | April 16, 2024
Crops Analysis | April 16, 2024

Crops Analysis | April 16, 2024

Livestock Analysis | April 16, 2024
Livestock Analysis | April 16, 2024

Livestock Analysis | April 16, 2024

Market Snapshot | April 16, 2024
Market Snapshot | April 16, 2024

Market Snapshot | April 16, 2024