USDA Seeks Comment on Report TimingWith new market hours,USDA is looking into the right time to release information to the market.
Weekend Forecast Changes Pivotal for Grain FuturesEurope remains a concern, but the big driver on Tuesday will likely be the state of next week’s anticipated Midwest rains.
Farm Markets Rise Ahead of HolidayOvernight boost based on positive comments from Europe aimed at pressuring Germany.
CME Group Alters Hours…AgainAs it settles into the new 21-hour trading day, open outcry pit hours will change on key USDA report days. And KC Board of Trade matches move.
CRP Signup Results AnnouncedUSDA reports interest is high in the 26-year-old program.
Satellite Imagery Shows the Good and the BadMany crop areas are doing better than normal, but a few problem areas are beginning to show up as well including the winter wheat crop.
Settlement Offered in Atrazine Herbicide CaseSyngenta reaches a deal with several community waters systems, to end a lawsuit against atrazine; product to remain available to the U.S. market.
Farm Bill Heads for Senate FloorCleared by the Senate Ag Committee in April, the farm bill is now ready for debate on the floor.
MF Global Friday: Exec Pay SurpriseCME defends its post MF Global actions, Corzine got a check and a Senator calls for change at the CFTC.
The Buzz: Grain Market Chaos ContinuesCorn prices swoon on exports, face major chart support.