Markets
The U.S. Labor Department is expected to show an increase in September non-farm payrolls at 7:30 a.m. CDT, along with the U.S. unemployment rate. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index will be updated at 9 a.m. Traders continue to keep an eye on the latest weather forecasts for the U.S., South America and the Black Sea. Any news of an export sale will also be noted.
WeatherFrosty temperatures were noted across the Upper Midwest and Northern/Central Plains Friday morning. Isolated showers will be found around the Great Lakes Friday while a system will bring light showers to the Northern and Central Plains later in the day. Overall conditions are good yet again for harvest and fieldwork.