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First Thing Today | December 23, 2022
First Thing Today | December 23, 2022

Corn, soybeans and wheat firmed after trading lower early in the overnight and are near their highs this morning.

After the Bell | December 22, 2022
After the Bell | December 22, 2022

Corn, soybeans end lower following lackluster export sales; HRW wheat hits three-week high on concern over Plains cold.

Senate Clears $1.7 Trillion Omnibus; House to Pass
Senate Clears $1.7 Trillion Omnibus; House to Pass

Ag sector mostly pleased with add-ons

Livestock Analysis | December 22, 2022
Livestock Analysis | December 22, 2022

Livestock Analysis | December 22, 2022 Hog futures climb to two-week highs on expectations for cash bottom; live cattle end mixed.

Crops Analysis | December 22, 2022
Crops Analysis | December 22, 2022

Crops Analysis | December 22, 2022 Corn, soybeans end lower following lackluster export sales; HRW wheat posts three-week high on concern over Plains cold.

Market Snapshot | December 22, 2022
Market Snapshot | December 22, 2022

Market Snapshot | December 22, 2022 Corn, soybean futures under pressure amid slower export demand; HRW wheat firmer on concern over Plains cold.

Upbeat U.S. Economic Reports Strengthen Case for Fed to Continue Hiking Rates
Upbeat U.S. Economic Reports Strengthen Case for Fed to Continue Hiking Rates

Big U.S. cotton sales cancellations to China | Senate tries to deal with omnibus hurdle

Ahead of the Open | December 22, 2022
Ahead of the Open | December 22, 2022

Ahead of the Open | December 22, 2022 Winter wheat futures rise to three-week high amid Plains cold snap; corn, soybeans steady-weaker.

Market Watch | December 22, 2022
Market Watch | December 22, 2022

Limited movement in cash corn and soybean prices.

Weekly cotton sales show huge net reductions
Weekly cotton sales show huge net reductions

Export sales data for week ended Dec. 15 showed soybeans falling short of expectations by 64,000 MT, with corn and wheat both low range. Cotton export sales reflected a nearly 90,000 RB net reduction for the week.

First Thing Today | December 22, 2022
First Thing Today | December 22, 2022

Corn, soybean and wheat futures held in tight ranges in a lightly traded overnight session.

Midweek Cash Markets | December 21, 2022
Midweek Cash Markets | December 21, 2022

Boxed beef prices surged over the past week.

Livestock Analysis | December 21, 2022
Livestock Analysis | December 21, 2022

Livestock Analysis | December 21, 2022 Live cattle futures soar to contract highs as storm bears down on Plains; hog futures rally to two-week highs.

After the Bell | December 21, 2022
After the Bell | December 21, 2022

Corn futures end at three-week high amid weather concerns, crude oil gains; winter wheat lifted by frigid Plains outlook.

Livestock Analysis | December 21, 2022
Livestock Analysis | December 21, 2022

Livestock Analysis | December 21, 2022 Live cattle futures soar to contract highs as storm bears down on Plains; hog futures rally to two-week high.

Crops Analysis | December 21, 2022
Crops Analysis | December 21, 2022

Crops Analysis | December 21, 2022 Corn futures end at three-week high amid weather concerns, crude oil gains; winter wheat lifted by frigid Plains outlook

Market Snapshot | December 21, 2022
Market Snapshot | December 21, 2022

Market Snapshot | December 21, 2022 Corn futures rise to three-week high, soybeans firmer amid S. America weather concern; winter wheat surges.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Address Congress Today
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Address Congress Today

U.S. avg. national diesel prices plunged 74 cents a gallon since first week of November

Ahead of the Open | December 21, 2022
Ahead of the Open | December 21, 2022

Soybeans reach one-week high, corn and wheat mostly firmer in subdued pre-holiday trading.

First Thing Today | December 21, 2022
First Thing Today | December 21, 2022

Corn, soybeans and wheat opened lower overnight but firmed through the session and are higher this morning.

After the Bell | December 20, 2022
After the Bell | December 20, 2022

Soybeans higher on demand fundamentals, dollar weakness; corn and wheat also mostly higher.

Livestock Analysis | December 20, 2022
Livestock Analysis | December 20, 2022

Livestock Analysis | December 20, 2022 Live cattle future down slightly amid expected cash trade slowdown; hog futures also lower.

Crops Analysis | December 20, 2022
Crops Analysis | December 20, 2022

Crops Analysis | December 20, 2022 Soybeans higher on demand fundamentals, dollar weakness; corn and wheat also mostly higher.

Market Snapshot | December 20, 2022
Market Snapshot | December 20, 2022

Market Snapshot | December 20, 2022 Soybean futures firmer amid demand optimism; corn, wheat higher as dollar drops sharply.

Last-Minute Ag Add-Ons to Omnibus Spending Bill Could Up Odds of 2023 Farm Bill ALL
Last-Minute Ag Add-Ons to Omnibus Spending Bill Could Up Odds of 2023 Farm Bill ALL

Bank of Japan shocks with announcement of effective interest rate increase

Ahead of the Open | December 20, 2022
Ahead of the Open | December 20, 2022

Corn, soybean futures mostly higher on corrective buying as trade watches weather; wheat mixed.

First Thing Today | December 20, 2022
First Thing Today | December 20, 2022

Corn and soybeans firmed amid mild corrective buying during a lightly traded overnight session. Wheat traded mostly firmer.

Text Released for $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Package
Text Released for $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Package

Funding for rice aid, cotton merchandisers, 2022 ag disasters, food & nutrition, Ukraine

After the Bell | December 19, 2022
After the Bell | December 19, 2022

Soybean futures fall near two-week low as rain outlook improves for South America; corn also lower, wheat mixed.

Livestock Analysis | December 19, 2022
Livestock Analysis | December 19, 2022

Livestock Analysis | December 19, 2022 Live cattle futures end slightly higher on firm cash fundamentals; hog futures end mixed.

Crops Analysis | December 19, 2022
Crops Analysis | December 19, 2022

Crops Analysis | December 19, 2022 Soybean futures fall near two-week low on improved rain outlook for South America; corn also lower, wheat mixed.

Market Snapshot | December 19, 2022
Market Snapshot | December 19, 2022

Market Snapshot | December 19, 2022 Corn, soybean futures under pressure as rain outlook improves for South America; wheat futures mixed.

Soybean export inspections prove low-range
Soybean export inspections prove low-range

Export inspections for week ended Dec. 15 proved mid-range for corn, while soybeans and wheat landed towards the lower end of pre-report expectations.

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | December 19, 2022
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | December 19, 2022

Corn, soybean and wheat futures are continuing overnight losses. Cattle futures are mildly firmer with lean hogs off to a mixed start to the week...

Important Ag Sector Add-ons Possible in Pending Huge Omnibus Spending Package
Important Ag Sector Add-ons Possible in Pending Huge Omnibus Spending Package

WOTUS | U.S./Mexico GMO corn trade clash | Bird flu | China update | 30x30

Ahead of the Open | December 19, 2022
Ahead of the Open | December 19, 2022

Soybean futures fall to lowest level in a week after weekend rains in South America; corn and wheat also lower.

Chart Trends | December 19, 2022
Chart Trends | December 19, 2022

Short-term trend turns bearish for lean hog futures.

First Thing Today | December 19, 2022
First Thing Today | December 19, 2022

Corn and soybean futures faced pressure overnight after weekend rains fell on some dry areas of South America, while wheat showed a mixed tone.

Waning Days of Year = Congress Finally Getting Things Done
Waning Days of Year = Congress Finally Getting Things Done

Omnibus spending bill, add-ons, nominations last-minute issues to resolve | WOTUS

After the Bell | December 16, 2022
After the Bell | December 16, 2022

Corn futures slightly lower, soybeans firmer in sideways, pre-holiday trade; winter wheat ends five-week losing streak.

Crops Analysis | December 16, 2022
Crops Analysis | December 16, 2022

Crops Analysis | December 16, 2022 Corn down slightly, soybeans firmer in sideways, pre-holiday trade; winter wheat breaks five-week losing streak.

Livestock Analysis | December 16, 2022
Livestock Analysis | December 16, 2022

Livestock Analysis | December 16, 2022 Hog futures rally amid increasing signs of cash market bottom; cattle post modest weekly advance with cash holding firm.

Stagflation Tone Prevalent as Retail Sales, Other Data Suggest U.S. Recession Ahead
Stagflation Tone Prevalent as Retail Sales, Other Data Suggest U.S. Recession Ahead

Defense/WRDA bill heads to White House | Senate clears CR with omnibus bill next week

Market Snapshot | December 16, 2022
Market Snapshot | December 16, 2022

Market Snapshot | December 16, 2022 Soybeans slightly firmer, corn, wheat lower in consolidation trade as market eyes U.S., S. America weather.

Ahead of the Open | December 16, 2022
Ahead of the Open | December 16, 2022

Corn, soybeans narrowly mixed, wheat lower as traders watch weather, outside markets

First Thing Today | December 16, 2022
First Thing Today | December 16, 2022

Corn and soybeans are weaker this morning after two-sided price action overnight, while wheat futures are mostly firmer.

After the Bell | December 15, 2022
After the Bell | December 15, 2022

Soybeans end lower as dollar strengthens, crude oil falls; corn and wheat firmer; hogs hit two-month low.

Livestock Analysis | December 15, 2022
Livestock Analysis | December 15, 2022

Livestock Analysis | December 15, 2022 Hog futures sink to lowest level in over two months amid demand concerns; live cattle futures also lower.

Crops Analysis | December 15, 2022
Crops Analysis | December 15, 2022

Crops Analysis | December 15, 2022 Soybean futures lower as dollar strengthens, crude oil falls; corn and wheat firmer.