Back from the weekend, traders will check the latest weather forecasts in search of any change in what has been a generally dry weather pattern for the central U.S. USDA's weekly grain export inspections report is due out at 10 a.m. CDT, followed by Crop Progress at 3 p.m. Crop condition ratings will get the most attention, along with winter wheat harvest progress.
Weather
Dry conditions that occurred over the weekend mostly follow for Monday. There will be some isolated showers across the Plains, eastern Midwest, and Southeast, but amounts look mostly light. Meanwhile, hot temperatures are expected again across most of the country, continuing stress for developing row crops in the drier areas. Conditions continue to favor the winter wheat harvest.