After a day off for Presidents Day, trading in U.S. grain futures resumes Monday at 7 p.m. CST and traders will be examining the latest weather forecasts. Tuesday morning, traders will pause at 8 a.m. CST to see if USDA has a new export sale announcement. USDA's weekly report of grain inspections is set for 10 a.m., followed by the monthly soybean crush estimates from the National Oilseed Processors Association later Tuesday morning. USDA's Livestock, Dairy and Poultry outlook is due out at 11 a.m. CST.
Weather
Harsh Arctic cold will again cover much of the interior U.S. Tuesday. Temperatures continue well below normal. Significant stress and hazardous conditions for safety, travel and livestock remain in place. Snow forming in the western U.S. will move into the central states during midweek with additional winter storm issues.