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Crop Progress Report Highlights (7/12/22)

Highlights from USDA’s crop progress and condition update for the week ended July 10.

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Grain Markets Roar Back

Grain markets roar back from sharp post-holiday losses, corn, soybeans post weekly gains amid Midwest drier forecast.

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Reported Weekly Soybean Sales a Marketing Year Low

USDA reported net weekly soybean sales reductions of 160,000 MT for 2021-22, a marketing-year low. . .

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Morning Calls & Comments (7/8)

Grain and livestock calls and comments

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French Wheat Crop Continues to Deteriorate

France’s ag ministry rates 63% of the country’s wheat crop as being in good or excellent condition. . .

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Ethanol Production Slows Again

U.S. ethanol production during the week ended July 1 averaged 1.044 million barrels per day (bpd), down . . .

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Corrective Bounce Continues

Recap of today's corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle & hog market action.

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Brazil Corn Production Estimate Raised

Conab raised its total 2021-22 corn production estimate for Brazil to 115.7 MMT. . .

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Morning Calls & Comments (7/7)

Grain and soybean futures are expected to open higher after surging overnight on corrective buying following steep losses earlier this week.

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Corn, Soybean Futures Rebound

Corn, soybean futures rebound from initial drop to multi-month lows; wheat futures extend slide.

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Crop Progress & Condition Highlights (7/6)

Highlights from USDA’s crop progress and condition update for the week ended July 3.

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Grain, Soybean Futures Expected Higher

Grain and soybean futures are expected to open higher after seeing corrective buying overnight in the wake of slightly lower-than-expected weekly USDA crop ratings.

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Corn, Soybeans & Wheat Plummet

Corn futures extend slump, hit five-month lows on Midwest rain; soybeans and wheat also plummet.

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Morning Calls & Comments (7/5)

Grain and soybean futures may face followthrough pressure at today’s open after plunging to multi-month lows late last week amid improving weather prospects for the Midwest.

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December Corn Sinks

December corn sinks to four-month low after USDA raises acreage estimate; soybeans, wheat also lower.

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Morning Calls & Comments (6/30)

Grain and livestock calls and market comments.

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New-Crop Soybeans Extend Rally

New-crop soybeans extend rally as USDA expected to lower plantings estimate; corn and wheat mixed.

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Grains Firmer This Morning

Winter wheat futures firmer on signs of better demand; corn, soybeans firmer ahead of USDA reports.

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Beef Movement Improves as Prices Drop

Retailers continue to be selective buyers, showing a willingness to increase buys when there’s price pressure but. . .

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Grain Futures Climb (6/28)

Recaps of today's market action for grains & livestock.

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Midwest Dryness isn’t a Major Market Concern Yet

Midwest dryness isn’t a major market concern yet, but near-term forecasts hold limited moisture potential.

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Morning Calls & Comments (6/28)

Corn and soybean futures rose overnight following weaker than expected USDA ratings that indicated crops were under stress from recent Midwest heat and dryness. Wheat climbed in a continued corrective bounce.

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Widely Varied Cash Cattle Trade Expected Again

Last week’s average cash cattle price firmed 88 cents to $144.55, though there remained . . .

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Corn, Soybeans Firmer but Still Down Sharply for Week

Corn, soybeans firmer but still down sharply for week on milder weather outlook; wheat drops to three-month lows.

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Grain Futures Climb Overnight

Grain and livestock comments and calls.

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December Corn Tumbles

December corn tumbles to three-month low on milder Midwest outlook, recession concern; beans and wheat also down sharply.

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Weather Update (6/23)

Outside of the northwestern Corn Belt, near-term Midwest weather is not expected to be totally dry. . .

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Morning Calls & Comments (6/23)

Grain and livestock calls and comments.

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November Soybeans Fall to Six-Week Low

Daily market recap for corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle & hogs.

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Grain and Livestock Calls (6/22)

Grain and livestock calls and comments.

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July SRW Wheat Plunged

Today's market recaps for corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle & hogs.

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Grains Gap Lower

Winter wheat futures fell overnight to the lowest levels in over two months . . .

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Economists: Probability of Recession Increasing

Economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) put the probability of the economy being in recession sometime in the next 12 months at 44%, up from 28% in April and 18% in January.

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Weekly Market Recap (6/17)

For the week, July corn firmed 11 1/4 cents and the December contract rallied 10 1/2 cents.

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Second Heat Wave Coming to Central U.S.

A second heat wave heading for the central U.S. starting this weekend . . .

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Corn Futures Rise Overnight

grain and livestock calls and comments

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Corn Futures Jump to Four-Week High

Corn futures jump to four-week high amid concern over high Midwest temperatures; soybean and wheat also higher.

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Soybean Export Sales Updates

Net weekly soybean sales totaled 317,200 MT for 2021-22

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Grain and Livestock Calls (6/16)

Grain & livestock calls & comments.

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Grain and Livestock Recap (6/15)

Market recaps for corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle & hogs.

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Ethanol Production Updates

Ethanol production increased 21,000 barrels per day (bpd) . . .

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Morning Calls & Comments (6/15)

Grain and livestock calls and comments

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Ukraine’s Farm Sector has Lost $4.3 billion From War Damage

Ukraine has suffered $4.3 billion in damage to farmland, machinery and livestock due to Russia’s invasion, according to the Kyiv School of Economics.

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Grain, Soybean Futures Under Pressure

Grain, soybean futures under pressure as U.S. stocks' tumble into bear market fuels recession worries.

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Soybean Futures Rebounded Overnight

Morning grain & livestock calls & comments.

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Crop Progress & Condition Highlights (6/14)

Highlights from USDA’s crop progress and condition update for the week ended June 12.

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Stock Market Rattles Commodity Sector

Soybeans drop sharply, corn and winter wheat also lower as plunging stock market rattles commodity sector.

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Corn Futures Climb Near 3-Week High

Corn futures climbed near a three-week high overnight and wheat also rose amid concerns over extreme heat in key U.S. and European growing areas.

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Weather Expected to be Generally Favorable

Hotter, drier conditions are expected across the southern two-thirds of. . .

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Weekly Market Recap (6/10)

Recapping the week's market moves for corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle & hogs.