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Upper Midwest will remain area of concern through spring
Upper Midwest will remain area of concern through spring

The Seasonal Drought Outlook calls for drought to persist across much of Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin through June.

Ahead of the Open | March 21, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 21, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat each favored the upside overnight, though corn and soy went into the break well off session highs.

Weekly wheat sales forge new marketing-year low
Weekly wheat sales forge new marketing-year low

Weekly wheat sales were reported at (109,600) MT for the week ended March 14, which were down noticeably from the previous week. Corn and soybean sales were as expected.

First Thing Today | March 21, 2024
First Thing Today | March 21, 2024

Soybeans posted followthrough buying to Wednesday’s strong gains during overnight trade, while corn and wheat mildly favored the upside.

Market Watch | March 21, 2024
Market Watch | March 21, 2024

Cash cattle prices nearing their record high posted in summer 2023.

Midweek Cash Markets | March 20, 2024
Midweek Cash Markets | March 20, 2024

Cash hogs continue the seasonal price climb.

Fed still expects three rate cuts in 2024, but there's a twist
Fed still expects three rate cuts in 2024, but there's a twist

Most Fed officials expect three rate cuts this year, but fewer committee members anticipate more than three reductions.

After the Bell | March 20, 2024
After the Bell | March 20, 2024

After the Bell | March 20, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 20, 2024
Crops Analysis | March 20, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 20, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 20, 2024
Livestock Analysis | March 20, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 20, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 20, 2024
Market Snapshot | March 20, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 20, 2024

FOMC Day: Statement, Press Conference, Updated Fed Forecasts Awaited
FOMC Day: Statement, Press Conference, Updated Fed Forecasts Awaited

May be around Memorial Day before details released on House farm bill

U.S. Dollar on the Rise | March 20, 2024
U.S. Dollar on the Rise | March 20, 2024

Congressional leaders announce funding deal, the People’s Bank of China kept benchmark lending rates unchanged and economists scramble to decipher dot plot from Fed...

Ahead of the Open | March 20, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 20, 2024

Soybeans led the way higher, wheat saw weakness and corn was caught in the middle overnight. Each traded contrary to yesterday's price action.

First Thing Today | March 20, 2024
First Thing Today | March 20, 2024

Soybean futures reversed losses from the past two days during overnight trade, while corn and wheat faced price pressure.

After the Bell | March 19, 2024
After the Bell | March 19, 2024

After the Bell | March 19, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 19, 2024
Crops Analysis | March 19, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 19, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 19, 2024
Livestock Analysis | March 19, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 19, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 19, 2024
Market Snapshot | March 19, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 19, 2024

El Nino to Decay by May | March 19, 2024
El Nino to Decay by May | March 19, 2024

China approves GM corn and soybean seed, Bank of Japan raises rates and the EU to levy tariffs on Russia and Belarus...

New Farm Bill in Slow Lane as Ag Sector Awaits House GOP Plan, with Senate to Follow
New Farm Bill in Slow Lane as Ag Sector Awaits House GOP Plan, with Senate to Follow

Japan makes big moves | Gas prices surging | Food prices hitting Biden | FY 2024 deal

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

Wheat led the way higher, soybeans faced selling pressure and corn was caught in the middle overnight.

First Thing Today | March 19, 2024
First Thing Today | March 19, 2024

Corn, soybeans and wheat held in tight ranges during quiet, two-sided overnight trade.

After the Bell | March 18, 2024
After the Bell | March 18, 2024

After the Bell | March 18, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 18, 2024
Crops Analysis | March 18, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 18, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 18, 2024
Livestock Analysis | March 18, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 18, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 18, 2024
Market Snapshot | March 18, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 18, 2024

Weekly wheat and soybean inspections drop on the week; corn holds steady
Weekly wheat and soybean inspections drop on the week; corn holds steady

Weekly wheat and soybean inspections during the week ended March 14 fell 164,665 MT and 98,672 MT, respectively, from the previous week. Meanwhile, corn inspections rose nearly 73,000 MT.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 18, 2024
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | March 18, 2024

Corn and wheat futures are higher this morning with soybeans working to the upside. Livestock futures are higher to start the week...

Markets, Traders Coming Around to ‘Higher-for-Longer’ Regarding Interest Rates
Markets, Traders Coming Around to ‘Higher-for-Longer’ Regarding Interest Rates

Big boost for hybrid cars | Oil markets surge | Brazil investigates alleges China trade dumping

Chart Trends | March 18, 2024
Chart Trends | March 18, 2024

Short-term trend turns bearish in SRW wheat.

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

Wheat futures led to the upside overnight with corn posting mild gains. Soybeans favored the downside though pared losses into the break.

First Thing Today | March 18, 2024
First Thing Today | March 18, 2024

Corn and wheat futures posted mild gains amid corrective buying overnight, while soybeans weakened following earlier strength.

Fed Rate Decision, Updated Forecasts and Powell Presser on Wednesday
Fed Rate Decision, Updated Forecasts and Powell Presser on Wednesday

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Mexican-made cars by China Firms | Lighthizer on tariffs

After the Bell | March 15, 2024
After the Bell | March 15, 2024

After the Bell | March 15, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 15, 2024
Crops Analysis | March 15, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 15, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 15, 2024
Livestock Analysis | March 15, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 15, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 15, 2024
Market Snapshot | March 15, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 15, 2024

New ‘Clean Car’ Rule Coming Next Week
New ‘Clean Car’ Rule Coming Next Week

Stabenow nixes GOP farm bill proposal | Bullish sentiment in oil markets

Ahead of the Open | March 15, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 15, 2024

Corn and soybeans saw continued selling pressure overnight, while wheat posted modest corrective gains. Each saw selling pressure into the break.

First Thing Today | March 15, 2024
First Thing Today | March 15, 2024

Corn, soybean and wheat futures held in relatively tight ranges during light, two-sided trade overnight.

Market Watch | March 14, 2024
Market Watch | March 14, 2024

Cash corn and soybean prices rise.

After the Bell | March 14, 2024
After the Bell | March 14, 2024

After the Bell | March 14, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 14, 2024
Crops Analysis | March 14, 2024

Crops Analysis | March 14, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 14, 2024
Livestock Analysis | March 14, 2024

Livestock Analysis | March 14, 2024

IGC expects record global grain, soybean production in 2024
IGC expects record global grain, soybean production in 2024

The International Grains Council released its initial projections for 2024-25

Market Snapshot | March 14, 2024
Market Snapshot | March 14, 2024

Market Snapshot | March 14, 2024

UK, Brazil Focus on New Trade Agreements While U.S. Trade Policy in Holding Pattern
UK, Brazil Focus on New Trade Agreements While U.S. Trade Policy in Holding Pattern

U.S. producer prices above expectations | Farm bill issue festers | Red Sea shipping diversions to linger

Ahead of the Open | March 14, 2024
Ahead of the Open | March 14, 2024

Corn and wheat faced selling pressure overnight while soybeans continued to show relative strength.