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Holiday Trading Already?

Arlan Suderman and John Jenkinson talk markets on The Ag Network.

Downward Action Seen for Corn and Wheat

Brazil Recognizes WTO Award in Cotton Case

Competition and Regulatory Issues Focus of Public Meetings

Livestock Myths vs. Facts Tackled at Farm/City Week Kickoff

Global Hotspots


	Harvest Lingers in the Midwest Combines parked well into October has harvest progress running well behind the five-year average.

Weekly Analysis

Weekly Fertilizer Review Nov 20

Weekly Energy Review Nov 18

Weekly Financial Review Nov 17

Weekly Corn Review Nov 16

Weekly Soybean Review Nov 16

Weekly Wheat Review Nov 16

Weekly Basis Review Nov 12

The Buzz


	The Buzz: Battles Lines Drawn Arlan Suderman and Bryce Knorr discuss factors affecting the markets.

Market Commentary

Morning Call by Bryce Knorr
Soybeans try to buck the trend again thanks to very impressive export demand.

Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman
The dollar rallies again, setting a bearish tone for commodities as traders position for the Thanksgiving holiday. Read latest updates on Twitter

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Grain Market Analyst for Farm Futures magazine & FarmFutures.com

Net fund ownership of corn, beans, Chic & KC wht as of Tues. $27.6 bln, up $3.6 bln on the week & up 41.2% on the year. #farm
03:14:48 PM from TweetDeck

Both Oct. On Feed & Placements came in a bit below expectations; mktings matched expectations; eases feed demand, but good for CME futures.
02:02:47 PM from TweetDeck

Trade quite choppy w/out clear direction heading down the stretch; Final positioning for the weekend. #farm
01:05:56 PM from TweetDeck

2-year bonds were in high demand today as investors move toward safety of low-yielding securities. #farm
12:50:39 PM from TweetDeck

Dec options expire today; could lead to volatile trade near key strike prices (i.e. $4 corn) later today. #farm
10:08:16 AM from TweetDeck

Very similar opening to Thurs; choppy trade w/ beans wanting to lead, but outside mkts holding back; #farm
09:38:56 AM from TweetDeck

Opening calls still weak on strong dollar, although gold is now higher and crude firming; corn/beans down 2-4, wht dn 4-6 #farm
08:57:43 AM from TweetDeck

Mexico gives corn exports a boost, buying 18.1 mln for this year & 10.8 mln bu for next year. #farm
08:55:22 AM from TweetDeck

Harvest will progress a bit more slowly next 2 wks, but progress will still be made as moisture will mostly be light for next 10 days. #farm
06:30:49 AM from TweetDeck

$$ rising; gold/crude sinking; grains fall after Euro comment about removing stimulus; corn dn 4, beans up 1, wheat dn 8 #farm
06:27:43 AM from TweetDeck

Euro Central Bank Pres. says it will gradually withdraw cash; That causes stocks to fall; Dell earnings also fall short; $$ on the rise
06:25:56 AM from TweetDeck

Gold, crude drifting higher; soybeans leading grains higher; corn up 1, beans up 7, wheat up 3 #farm
06:23:36 PM Nov 19 from TweetDeck

Consider that Monday's USDA crop progress report will likely show nearly 5 bln bu of corn still in the field Thanksgiving week! #hvst09
01:38:46 PM Nov 19 from TweetDeck

Soybean prices swung wildly in 10-ct range in final 10 min; Unofficially, corn dn 2, beans up 19, wht dn 4-5 #farm
01:20:42 PM Nov 19 from TweetDeck

Dollar drifting lower off its highs; allowing money flow to commodities to improve; corn/wht up 1, beans up 16 #farm
11:33:51 AM Nov 19 from TweetDeck

Outside mkts pulling corn/wht lower, but strong demand driving soybeans higher against the flow; corn dn 5, beans up 10, wht dn 10 #farm
10:32:16 AM Nov 19 from TweetDeck

DOW down 156 pts after Bank of America downgrades tech giants Intel & Texas Instruments; supports $$, weighs on grains #farm
09:57:13 AM Nov 19 from TweetDeck

Much stronger open than calls for soybeans/wht; weaker for corn; Big price swings in opening minutes; corn now dn 6, beans up 1, wht dn 9
09:36:43 AM Nov 19 from TweetDeck

DOW dn 141 pts.; Crude near $78; headwinds for grain; latest call from floor - corn dn 3-5, beans dn 6-8, wht dn 10-15 #farm
08:59:26 AM Nov 19 from TweetDeck

USDA announces another 4.6 mln bu sale of soybeans to China this morning. #farm
08:15:45 AM Nov 19 from TweetDeck

Livestock Call by John Otte
Thanksgiving shut down gives packers leverage on hog and cattle prices.

Farm Futures Blogs

This Business of Farming
Farmers look to upgrade equipment at European farm show

DC Dialogue
Senate leadership announces it will not have a bill passed ahead of the Copenhagen meeting.

Tech Tuesday Read latest updates on Twitter

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Willie Vogt is editorial director at Farm Progress

Looking for a #farm computer? Yep, annual Tech Tuesday visit to key topic, but with Windows 7 it might be time to buy - http://bit.ly/2CC4Pv
05:40:54 AM from TweetDeck

Interesting look at the Canadian Wheat Board #farm - http://bit.ly/27RhaD
05:39:43 AM from TweetDeck

Senate climate measure to wait until spring...not in time for Copenhagen - have to keep a #farm eye on this - http://bit.ly/3WCxhM
05:38:31 AM from TweetDeck

Not sure we need this turmoil/conflict in today's market...RT @WSJ: House Attacks Fed, Treasury http://bit.ly/38iVfs
05:36:12 AM from TweetDeck

RT @mpaynknoper: y do airports have Christmas decs up? wht happened 2 THANKSgiving? Let's celebrate R heritage before we ovr commercialize!
05:34:24 AM from TweetDeck

USDA/DOJ start field hearings on #ag competition - hot #farm talk ahead - http://bit.ly/1U9lJK - #Farm Futures focus - http://bit.ly/1vPPIE
05:32:52 AM from TweetDeck

Sen. Ag Comm headed to the country to talk revitalization - hope it's good news for the #farm - http://bit.ly/3QB7Qk
05:30:41 AM from TweetDeck

Latest Buzz video talks about #farm 'market battle lines' being drawn - volatile trade is roller coaster - http://bit.ly/25v7v8
05:28:52 AM from TweetDeck

Can't seem to win in the WTO, not good news for US cotton #farm - at all - http://bit.ly/UTJGx
05:26:34 AM from TweetDeck

Just want to #thankafarmer for the abundance they provide, as we're reminded this harvest season!
05:21:26 AM from TweetDeck

Farm/City Week kickoff pushes idea of 'telling #farm stories' go combat activist group misinformation. - http://bit.ly/3ix9jl
05:17:01 AM from TweetDeck

Dollar watch continues RT @ArlanFF101: $$ back dn this AM; gold at new high; crude probing $80; corn up 2-3, beans up 13, wheat mixed. #farm
06:40:41 AM Nov 18 from TweetDeck

Like one giant merger isn't enough? RT @nytimesbusiness: Delta Offers $1 Billion to Japan Airlines http://bit.ly/4vxHTx
06:12:52 AM Nov 18 from TweetDeck

Biodiesel tax bill looming - 5-year extension - good for the #farm, but Congress must move faster - http://bit.ly/4nvwDS
06:12:19 AM Nov 18 from TweetDeck

Estate tax dawdling in Congress, extension is fine for now, but they need to end worry on this #farm issue - http://bit.ly/1IeMsQ
06:11:25 AM Nov 18 from TweetDeck

Beef checkoff is picking a 'food fight' next week - now this is an interesting idea - http://bit.ly/3eEuUa
06:09:54 AM Nov 18 from TweetDeck

Is EPA after large-scale livestock farms? Hard to dispute given agency's non-#farm actions - http://bit.ly/u70ee
05:32:44 AM Nov 16 from TweetDeck

USDA's Merrigan to chair int'l FAO meeting in Rome this week - hopefully pushing US #farm interests a little? - http://bit.ly/3UF9IS
05:27:14 AM Nov 16 from TweetDeck

@USGC and Soybean Association push product at New Orleans event - http://bit.ly/2sxbrY
05:26:10 AM Nov 16 from TweetDeck

Overnight news RT @ArlanFF101: Germany, Euro-Zone grow in 3rd qtr; stcks/commodities up, $$ slips; corn up 2, beans up 6, wheat dn 0-2 #farm
06:33:16 AM Nov 13 from TweetDeck

It seems that every year about this time we're writing about buying a new computer and there's a reason...the deals are out there.

Defending Agriculture
Court case loss in Florida means farmers could face stricter water quality standards.

From the Field
Good yields in Indiana despite high moisture and continuous grain drying.

All things Agriculture
Record yields show long-term promise toward reducing greenhouse gases.

Next Generation Farming
Sunny skies have combines on the move again but some fields may be abandoned.

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