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The U.S. Energy Department will have its weekly inventory report at 9:30 a.m. CDT, including data on ethanol production. The minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting will be released at 1 p.m., offering hints of monetary policy. As usual, the latest weather forecasts will get attention along with any trade news that emerges.
WeatherWednesday will again be dry across all primary crop areas, favoring row crop harvest and winter wheat planting. The increasing dryness is hindering winter wheat emergence and early development. Temperatures will be above to much above normal.