WHEAT
General Comments: Wheat was higher on stronger European futures and despite ideas of increasing demand potential as world prices rallied on short supplies, especially in Russia. The weekly export sales was poor but did not matter much to the traders. The demand has not been seen here, so the Winter Wheat markets have not been able to do more than hold in a range Dry weather in southern Russia as well as the northern US Great Plains and Canadian Prairies remains a supportive feature in the market although the US and Canada are seeing some showers this week. Crop size estimates in Russia have been reduced and domestic Russian prices are above world prices. The Russian weather has been good for production in northern and western areas but is still trending dry in southern areas and into Kazakhstan. Some showers are no in the forecast for the drier areas but are not expected to help much. The weather in China and Europe is wet and there is potential for reduced quality in Europe. Europe is expecting top yields in some areas but less yield in others and parts of eastern Europe and northern Russia are expecting strong yields.
Overnight News: The southern Great Plains should get isolated showers. Temperatures should be near to above
normal. Northern areas should see mostly dry conditions. Temperatures will be near normal. The Canadian Prairies should see isolated showers or dry conditions. Temperatures should average near to below normal.
Chart Analysis: Trends in Chicago are mixed. Support is at 704, 695, and 690 September, with resistance at 732, 735, and 756 September. Trends in Kansas City are mixed. Support is at 695, 688, and 678 September, with resistance at 735, 756, and 764 September. Trends in Minneapolis are mixed. Support is at 905, 891, and 888 September, and resistance is at 936, 954, and 960 September.

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RICE
General Comments: Rice closed a little lower with spreads between September and November still the most active trade. Harvesting continues in Louisiana and Texas. A delayed harvest is expected in Mississippi and Arkansas. The harvest is now expanding through southern growing areas. Initial yield reports and quality reports have been acceptable to many in Texas and are called good in Louisiana. Smut has been reported in Texas but the smut is coming off the grain in the cleaning process. The smut problem appears to be worse around Houston. The harvest pace is expected to be slow due to ongoing showers in both regions and farther into the north. Ideas of average yields are also heard in Arkansas and Mississippi. Growing conditions have been mixed at best with many areas getting too much rain. Chart trends are sideways.
Overnight News: The Delta should get isolated showers. Temperatures should be near to below normal.
Chart Analysis: Trends are mixed. Support is at 1318, 1308, and 1294 September, with resistance at 1344, 1355, and 1358 September

CORN AND OATS
General Comments: Corn was a little higher on speculative buying. The weather remains a feature of the trade but is less important now as pollination is done and the Corn is filling kernels and starting to mature. Some forecasts call for improved weather, especially in the western belt. The eastern belt should stay warm and dry. The growing conditions in the US are highly variable and not likely to produce trend line or record yields. It is still too dry in many areas of the west and drier weather is expected in the east. Some showers are in the forecast for the west but it is still hot. Ideas are that Brazil Corn production could be less than 85 million tons so reduced production estimates are expected in coming reports. Oats were lower in correction trading as the weather remains bad for production even with the crop near or in harvest. The uncertain weather in the northern Great Plains and Canadian Prairies remains the best support for the market. Canadian Oats areas and those in the northern Great Plains remain too hot and dry. Some rain is now in the forecast but is too little and too late to materially help crops.
Overnight News: Colombia bought 150,000 tons of US Corn.
Chart Analysis: Trends in Corn are mixed. Support is at 544, 537, and 531 September, and resistance is at 557, 561, and 575 September. Trends in Oats are mixed. Support is at 494, 489, and 475 September, and resistance is at 522, 526, and 532 September.

SOYBEANS
General Comments: Soybeans and Soybean Oil were lower yesterday but Soybean Meal was higher. Funds were the most active traders in all three markets. The market got sold out earlier in the week. China bought another two shipments of Soybeans on Monday but demand is still weaker than expected overall. Demand threats mostly surfaced late in the week and were caused by reports that the EPA was about to submit to the White House new bio fuels blending requirements that could call for less bio fuels demand. Crude Oil was up a lot again yesterday, so Soybean Oil was able to rally again. US weather is still a feature in the market as it remains hot in the west and is dry in just about all areas now. Western areas could get some showers this week, but eastern areas look to stay drier. And will feature warm temperatures as well. Soybeans conditions in central production area started the year too wet and have suffered some production losses
Overnight News: China bought 129,000 tons of US Soybeans.
Chart Analysis: Trends in Soybeans are mixed. Support is at 1312, 1296, and 1281 September, and resistance is at 1388, 1392, and 1410 September. Trends in Soybean Meal are mixed. Support is at 347.00, 342.00, and 341.00 September, and resistance is at 359.00, 364.00, and 365.00 September. Trends in Soybean Oil mixed. Support is at 5870, 5710, and 5440 September, with resistance at 6200, 6320, and 6440 September

CANOLA AND PALM OIL
General Comments: Palm Oil closed a little lower on some long liquidation before the weekend. Exports so far this month have not been strong but the market is concerned about production due to worker shortages in Malaysia. There are just not enough workers in the fields due to Coronavirus restrictions. Production has also been down to more than offset the export losses so prices have trended higher. Canola closed a little lower on price action in Chicago and despite stressful crop growing conditions in the Prairies. It has been a hot and dry Summer to date but some showers are in the forecast for this week. Production ideas are down due to the extreme weather seen in these areas. It remains generally dry and warm in the Prairies.
Overnight News:
Chart Analysis: Trends in Canola are mixed. Support is at 884.00, 867.00, and 850.00 November, with resistance at 920.00, 940.00, and 949.00 November. Trends in Palm Oil are mixed. Support is at 4160, 4050, and 3970 November, with resistance at 4430, 4530, and 4580 November.