Markets
Friday's main event will be USDA's WASDE report at 11 a.m. CST, featuring new crop estimates for corn and soybeans. USDA's Crop Production report will also include updated estimates of spring wheat and durum crops in several northern states where harvest experienced adverse weather. Recent trade news with China suggests progress and ears will be tilted to hear more specifics.
Weather
Dry conditions will cover all primary crop areas Friday, favoring harvest. Temperatures will have a sharp contrast between warm west and cold east.