GRAIN MARKET SUMMARY Grain futures finished sharply lower Friday, with soybeans and wheat taking the biggest hits following USDA’s September Crop Production and WASDE reports. Corn was lower, but losses were relatively modest. December corn […]

  CHINA STEPS UP U.S. SOYBEAN PURCHASES / NEW 45Z GUIDANCE COULD BENEFIT FARMERS AND BIOFUELS / DROUGHT PROMPTS HAY RELIEF FOR NORTHERN PLAINS / SULFUR SHORTAGE THREATENS FERTILIZER PRODUCTION

  GRAIN MARKET SUMMARY Grain futures finished solidly higher across the board Thursday, recovering from Wednesday’s losses as traders positioned ahead of Friday’s USDA Crop Production and WASDE reports. December corn gained 6 cents to […]

  U.S.-CANADA TRADE FIGHT PUTS FARMERS IN THE MIDDLE / CORN LEADS EARLY NEW-CROP EXPORT INSPECTIONS / CORN HARVEST BEGINS AS CROP CONDITIONS DECLINE / GRAIN MARKETS AWAIT FRIDAY’S USDA REPORT

  GRAIN MARKET SUMMARY Grain markets finished mostly lower Wednesday, with wheat taking the biggest hit. Corn futures were moderately lower. September corn finished at $5.07¾, down 3¼ cents, while December corn closed at $5.27¾, […]

  MARKETS AWAIT FRIDAY’S USDA CROP NUMBERS / BEEF IMPORT PLAN DRAWS PRODUCER SCRUTINY / ILLEGAL HORSE TRAFFIC RAISES SCREWWORM CONCERNS / USDA STAFFING CUTS DELAY CONSERVATION ASSISTANCE