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Corn Rises to Pre-Report Levels

Firming basis on fresh export demand amid tight stocks supported old-crop prices, while new-crop corn firms on emerging dryness concerns.

Grains Find Footing after another Dismal Night

Global commodities suffered from European flu again overnight, but grain and oilseed prices are battling back today on firm demand.

Senators Ask for Farm Bill Action

Bipartisan group pushes Senate Majority Leader and Republican leader to bring the farm bill to the floor for full debate.

Fertilizer Website Promotes Crop Nutrition to G8

'Roots for Growth' campaign highlights fertilizer's role in meeting worldwide food needs.

New Study Shows Ethanol Impact on Gas Prices

Ethanol is saving most users 29 cents per gallon at the pump, according to a new report.

Crop Insurance Plan Raises Eyebrows

Farm Bill proposal would use $3 billion to pay insurance deductibles.

LightSquared Heads for Bankruptcy

In a move the boss says is a way to retain control of the company, the company goes in for reorganization.

Who Should We Listen To?

Too much advice can create chaos for a farmer's decision making.

Corn Rises to Pre-Report Levels

Grains Find Footing after another Dismal Night

Senators Ask for Farm Bill Action

Fertilizer Website Promotes Crop Nutrition to G8

New Study Shows Ethanol Impact on Gas Prices

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Market Commentary

Morning Call by Bryce Knorr
Soybeans give back much of Tuesday's rally overnight as money managers head for cover. (Commentary updates after 7:10 a.m. Central Time)

Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman
Bull spreading was active again, with traders talking about tight stocks and weather concerns. Read latest updates on Twitter

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ArlanFF101
Grain Market Analyst for Farm Futures magazine & FarmFutures.com EMAW

Good strength emerging again this PM in the soybeans, w minimal profit taking corn, wht; corn stdy, beans up 9, wht up 4 $ZC_F $ZS_F $ZW_F
07:37:48 PM from TweetDeck

I believe cash mkt will do more than futures RT @BAH0626: @ArlanFF101 @Cornbroker21 do we see old crop #corn keep running high now?
07:36:08 PM from TweetDeck

Good read on possible change to 21 hour trade day for grains RT @FuturesIntl: http://t.co/vQu34rSb $ZC_F
06:19:14 PM from TweetDeck

Bit of profit taking in grains, but holding well so far considering today's gains; corn dn 3, beans stdy to up 2, wht mxd $ZC_F $ZS_F $ZW_F
06:15:04 PM from TweetDeck

@tercosi It's an anticipated cut to EU wheat production
02:25:22 PM from TweetDeck

Yes, but I don't venture there RT @TraderPalmilla @ArlanFF101 Do fertilizer stocks like $cf, $agu trade in some correlation 2 grain pricing?
02:24:27 PM from StockTwits Desktop

RT @noggersblog: @ArlanFF101 this may help: Strategie Grains will tomorrow cut it's EU-27 soft wheat prod by more than 4 MMT to 122.7 MMT
01:32:13 PM from TweetDeck

appreciate the request. perhaps one day RT @JYJ_BEEF: @ArlanFF101 can't you help cotton?!
01:20:59 PM from TweetDeck

Very strong close. Can we hold it thru European trading tonight? corn up 22 to up 12, beans up 8 to dn 3, wht up 30 $ZC_F $ZS_F $ZW_F #Farm
01:18:20 PM from TweetDeck

Even Dec corn is above pre-report levels; good sign $ZC_F #Farm
12:51:39 PM from TweetDeck

LSN - Argentina's Nidera says it will pay $18.6 mln tax arrears to be able to resume grain exporting #farm
12:45:34 PM from TweetDeck

July corn back above pre-report levels on today's rally on tight stocks; corn up 12 to up 4 in Dec, beans up 3 to dn 11, wht up 20 $ZC_F
12:37:51 PM from TweetDeck

LSN - Reuters reports CME Group will modify its plan from 22 hour down to 21 hour trading day #farm #agchat
11:30:24 AM from TweetDeck

Bull spreading alive and well in corn, beans; wheat short short covering on dryness; corn up 11, beans dn 1-14, wht up 20 $ZC_F $ZS_F $ZW_F
11:27:36 AM from TweetDeck

Sea surface temps started warming again in N Pacific past couple wks; Not expected to hold, but increases hot dry risk to Midwest if it does
11:04:56 AM from TweetDeck

RT @AgsPlayers: DJ Argentina Suspends Nidera Grain Export Permit In Tax Dispute
10:41:00 AM from TweetDeck

Soybeans in positive territory now, driven by hot demand for soymeal; corn up 8, beans up 5, wht up 15 $ZC_F $ZS_F $ZW_F #Farm
10:40:47 AM from TweetDeck

Ethanol stocks down to 20.6 mln barrels in week ending May 11, even though production was up to 904K barrels per day, up 7K WoW $ZC_F
10:39:39 AM from TweetDeck

July corn targeting $6.08, which is where the May contract went off the board. currently at $6.03, up 6, beans dn 6, wht up 13 $ZC_F $ZW_F
10:29:44 AM from TweetDeck

Iraq buys 14.7 mln bu wheat from various sources, including U.S. $ZW_F #farm
10:06:15 AM from TweetDeck

Livestock Call By John Otte
Hog futures surge Tuesday on demand optimism, feedlots want to build on last week's cash prices, futures may take a breather today.

Farm Futures Blogs

This Business of Farming
Breaking with tradition, this Irish farmer uses futures trading and crop share leases to manage volatility and attract land

DC Dialogue
Farm Bill proposal would use $3 billion to pay insurance deductibles.

Tech Tuesday Read latest updates on Twitter

In a move the boss says is a way to retain control of the company, the company goes in for reorganization.

Defending Agriculture
New environmentalist lawsuit against EPA has the potential to significantly impact all of agriculture's use of nitrogen and phosphate nutrients.

Next Generation Farming
Switching from direct payments to crop insurance increases market distortion.

South American Crop Watch
All you ever wanted to know about Brazil's sugarcane industry

Finance First
Too much advice can create chaos for a farmer's decision making.

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