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Net U.S. corn sales during the week ended Aug. 11 totaled 99,300 MT for the 2021-22 marketing year, down 48% from the previous week.

Corn, soybeans under pressure ahead of Midwest rains; winter wheat drops to seven-month low.

China imported 120,000 MT of pork in July. . .

Corn, soybean futures bounce from early weakness, end higher, though Midwest weather leans bearish; wheat lower.

U.S. ethanol production & stocks figures.

Grain, soybean futures higher in corrective rebound, but Midwest weather still leans bearish.

October lean hog futures hold an unusually wide discount to the cash index, but that didn’t stop a heavy wave of selling on Tuesday that produced what looks like a seasonal top.

Soybeans tumble near two-week lows on favorable Midwest weather outlook; corn and wheat also lower.

Rains fell across western and south-central Iowa, Nebraska and northern Missouri overnight and more is expected the next 10 days . . .

Grain, soybean futures expected lower on Midwest rain, China concern, accelerating Ukraine shipments.

Highlights from USDA’s crop progress and condition update for the week ended Aug. 14.

Soybeans down sharply on favorable Midwest weather outlook, China concerns; corn, wheat also lower.

Grain, soybean futures down sharply on favorable Midwest weather outlook, China tensions.

Two more ships carrying grain left from Ukraine's Black Sea ports on Saturday, Turkey’s defense ministry said, bringing the total number of vessels to depart the country since the grain export deal was signed to 16.

Corn ends near eight-week high after USDA cuts production forecast; soybeans higher despite surprise increase in crop.

“No serious decline in crop or field conditions will occur, but there will definitely be pockets of dryness . . .

After two-sided trade earlier overnight, a weaker tone has developed in the grain and soy markets this morning. . .

Corn futures rise to four-week high amid dryness concern, soybeans at two-week high, as trade awaits USDA.

Grain, soybean futures expected firmer on weather concern, dollar weakness as traders await USDA reports.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) revised up its outlook for global oil supply, partly because Russia has continued to pump more oil than expected.

Soybeans fade from sharp gains, end lower as some forecasts boost Midwest rain prospects; corn and wheat firmer.

The 10-day forecast for central U.S. crop areas turned drier today compared with outlooks earlier this week. . .

Soybean futures reach highest prices in over a week on weather concern; corn and wheat also higher.

The national direct cash hog price firmed $8.29 on Tuesday, while the CME lean hog index is 33 cents firmer to $122.25 (as of Aug. 6).

Corn, soybean futures jump to highest levels in over a week on weather concerns, USDA ratings; wheat firmer.

USDA reported a sale of 133,000 MT of corn for delivery to China. . .

Corn futures gap higher, hit highest level in over a week after USDA crop ratings slip; soybeans, wheat also firmer

Highlights from USDA’s crop progress and condition update for the week ended Aug. 7.

Corn, soybean futures end lower end lower as more rain forecast for Midwest; winter wheat firmer.

Wheat inspections update.

Grain and livestock calls and comments.

China imported 7.9 MMT of soybeans in July, down 4.5% from June. . .

Recap of today's market action for corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle and hogs.

Soybeans are pulling no support from two daily export sales

Grain and soybean futures are expected to open lower amid a favorable near-term weather forecast and outside market factors.

Three ships loaded with grain left Ukrainian ports, the Turkish defense ministry said. . .

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

Grain and livestock calls and general comments.

The CME lean hog index is down 63 cents today (as of Aug. 2), its second straight daily decline after a nearly month-long rally.

Soybeans extend sharp slide on crude oil weakness, Midwest rain forecasts; winter wheat drops to six-month low.

U.S. ethanol production averaged 1.043 million barrels per day (bpd) for the week ended July 29. . .

Based on customer surveys and other factors, StoneX estimates the U.S. corn and soybean crops at 14.417 billion bu. and 4.490 billion bu., respectively.

Grain, soybean futures extend sharp declines as USDA reports stronger than expected crop ratings.

USDA reported corn processed for ethanol during June at 442.0 million bu., down 4.6 million bu. . .

Grain, soybean futures extend Monday's declines following stronger than expected USDA crop ratings.

Choice boxed beef firmed $1.36 and Select was 65 cents higher Monday.

Soybean futures tumble nearly 60 cents, corn and wheat also lower after grain ship departs Ukraine.

Grain and livestock calls and general market comments.

A high-pressure ridge will bring hot and dry conditions to the Plains and Midwest this week before retreating over the Rocky Mountains after the weekend.

Soybean futures post largest weekly gain in 23 years, corn also firmer, on concern over Midwest heat; wheat posts weekly gain.