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Traders Looking at Early Crop Estimates, Cattle Weights

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans

Many grain traders are already looking over some of the early crop production estimates. Mark Oppold has more on that, along with a look at cattle weights kicking off the month of September. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Soybean Export Sales Drop Sharply, but Rebound Coming

Dan Economy, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Soybeans

Global demand for U.S. soybeans has fallen sharply as international buyers remain discouraged by the strong dollar, slowing economic growth, and uncertainty over the direction of U.S. trade policy in an election year.  Export sales of new-crop soybeans are historically low as the 2024-2025 marketing year begins on September 1. A new report says tailwinds could emerge to rejuvenate demand …

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Possible Fireworks in the Grain Trade

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

Today is first notice day for September grain futures. And as Mark Oppold reports, a combination of things taking place all at the same time could lead to a few fireworks in the trade today. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Tracking the Ag Stock Index

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans

Various events are taking place this week, including a large cattle auction. Mark Oppold has more on those, along with an update concerning the ag stock index. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Long Term Challenge Ahead

Dan Commodities, Economy, Soybeans

Many are looking ahead at a possible interest rate cut next month by the Fed. But as Mark Oppold reports, there is still a long term challenge to deal with. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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USDA Forecast: U.S. Corn Production Down, Soybeans & Cotton Up

Dan Corn, Field Crops, Soybeans, USDA-NASS

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Crop Production report shows corn production this year will be down 1% from last year while soybean production is expected to increase 10% from 2023.  The corn forecast, at 15.1 billion bushels, is expected to have an average yield at a record high 183.1 bushels per acre, up 5.8 bushels from last year. Soybeans, forecast …