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After the Bell | March 28, 2024
After the Bell | March 28, 2024

After the Bell | March 28, 2024

Crop Analysis | March 28, 2024
Crop Analysis | March 28, 2024

Crop Analysis | March 28, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 28, 2024
Livestock Analysis | March 28, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 28, 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.

PF Report Reaction: Bullish USDA data for corn
PF Report Reaction: Bullish USDA data for corn

Corn planting intentions and March 1 stocks came in lower than expected.

Report Snapshot: USDA shows lighter-than-expected corn acres and stocks
Report Snapshot: USDA shows lighter-than-expected corn acres and stocks

USDA reported corn acres of 90.036 million acres for 2024 and March 1 stocks of 8.347 billion bu., both well below trade estimates. Soybean acres were slightly lower than expectations, while stocks were higher.

Market Snapshot | March 28, 2024
Market Snapshot | March 28, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 28, 2024

Timeline and Issues in Getting Baltimore Port Channel Reopened
Timeline and Issues in Getting Baltimore Port Channel Reopened

Exxon Mobil and SAF | Fed governor says ‘no rush’ to lower rates | Russia aids Cuba | Key USDA reports today

Cattle Strength Wanes | March 28, 2024
Cattle Strength Wanes | March 28, 2024

Japan works to support Yen, Eurozone cuts production forecast and the Biden Administration will repair Baltimore Bridge...

Ahead of the Open | March 28, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 28, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat traded in tight ranges overnight, with grains showing relative strength into the break.

Weekly wheat sales exceed expectations, while soybeans miss
Weekly wheat sales exceed expectations, while soybeans miss

Weekly wheat sales were just above the pre-report range for the week ended March 21, while soybean sales missed the expected range by 36,000 MT. Corn sales held steady at 1.21 MMT.

First Thing Today | March 28, 2024
First Thing Today | March 28, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat traded in narrow ranges during the overnight session ahead of USDA’s reports later this morning.

After the Bell | March 27, 2024
After the Bell | March 27, 2024

After the Bell | March 27, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 27, 2024
Crops Analysis | March 27, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 27, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 27, 2024
Livestock Analysis | March 27, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 27, 2024

Market Watch | March 27, 2024
Market Watch | March 27, 2024

Cash cattle prices soar to all-time high.

Market Snapshot | March 27, 2024
Market Snapshot | March 27, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 27, 2024

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Limited Impact on Trade Basis Channel Reopening Timeline
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Limited Impact on Trade Basis Channel Reopening Timeline

RFK Jr. VP | Dairy cattle bird flu update | John Deere layoffs | Dollar/yen exchange rate 34-year high

Ahead of the Open | March 27, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 27, 2024

Corn and soybeans each favored the downside overnight, with corn leading the way lower. Wheat showed relative strength and went into the break near unchanged.

First Thing Today | March 27, 2024
First Thing Today | March 27, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat extended Tuesday’s losses during the overnight session.

Midweek Cash Markets | March 26, 2024
Midweek Cash Markets | March 26, 2024

Corn and soybean basis firmed a little as cash prices weakened.

After the Bell | March 26, 2024
After the Bell | March 26, 2024

After the Bell | March 26, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 26, 2024
Crops Analysis | March 26, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 26, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 26, 2024
Livestock Analysis | March 26, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 26, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 26, 2024
Market Snapshot | March 26, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 26, 2024

Bridge in Baltimore Collapses into River Early Tuesday After Being Hit by Large Containership
Bridge in Baltimore Collapses into River Early Tuesday After Being Hit by Large Containership

Bird flu in U.S. dairy cattle | CEOs meet with Xi | Food prices | Donuts at McDonalds | Gas at $4?

U.S. and U.K. Accuse China of Cyberespionage | March 26, 2024
U.S. and U.K. Accuse China of Cyberespionage | March 26, 2024

HRW crop improves, Baltimore Bridge struck by cargo ship and U.S. frozen meat inventories decline...

Ahead of the Open | March 26, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 26, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat each faced mild price pressure in a relatively quiet overnight session. Trade so far this week has been largely positioning ahead of Thursday’s USDA reports.

First Thing Today | March 26, 2024
First Thing Today | March 26, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat faced mild price pressure during a relatively quiet overnight session.

HRW wheat conditions continue to improve in March
HRW wheat conditions continue to improve in March

State-level winter wheat condition ratings signaled more general improvement in the HRW crop over the past month, despite a minor downtick in top producer Kansas.

Dairy cow disease tied to HPAI
Dairy cow disease tied to HPAI

USDA says a small number of dairy herds in Texas and Kansas tested positive for a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).

February frozen meat stocks signal strong demand
February frozen meat stocks signal strong demand

Frozen pork stocks declined contra-seasonally during February, while beef inventories fell more than average.

After the Bell | March 25, 2024
After the Bell | March 25, 2024

After the Bell | March 25, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 25, 2024
Crops Analysis | March 25, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 25, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 25, 2024
Livestock Analysis | March 25, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 25, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 25, 2024
Market Snapshot | March 25, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 25, 2024

Weekly corn inspections remain solid
Weekly corn inspections remain solid

Corn inspections during the week ended March 21 totaled 1.228 MMT, down nearly 100,000 MT on the week but more than double the same week a year-ago. Meanwhile, soybean inspections rose 68,000 MT on the week.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 25, 2024
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 25, 2024

Grain futures are mildly firmer to open the week. Cattle futures are under pressure from last Friday's Cattle on Feed Report.

Japan & China Defend Currencies
Japan & China Defend Currencies

EU conducting investigations into major tech companies under Digital Markets Act

Ahead of the Open | March 25, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 25, 2024

Corn traded in a tight range overnight while soybeans and wheat favored the upside. Volatility is likely to remain limited in corn until Thursday’s USDA reports.

Chart Trends | March 25, 2024
Chart Trends | March 25, 2024

Short-term trend turns bearish for cotton.

First Thing Today | March 25, 2024
First Thing Today | March 25, 2024

Corn and soybean futures swung to both sides of unchanged during the overnight session, while wheat favored the upside.

Biden Signs Second Spending Package; Congress Departs for Two Week Easter Recess
Biden Signs Second Spending Package; Congress Departs for Two Week Easter Recess

Next up in Congress: Aid for Ukraine & Israel; House farm bill focus in April and/or May

Evening Report | March 22, 2024
Evening Report | March 22, 2024

Evening Report | March 22, 2024

After the Bell | March 22, 2024
After the Bell | March 22, 2024

After the Bell | March 22, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 22, 2024
Crops Analysis | March 22, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 22, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 22, 2024
Livestock Analysis | March 22, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 22, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 22, 2024
Market Snapshot | March 22, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 22, 2024