After changing clocks over the weekend, traders will begin the second week of November with many of the same rituals, checking the latest weather forecasts and pausing at 8 a.m. CST to see if USDA has an export sale announcement. USDA's weekly report of grain inspections is due out at 10 a.m., followed by Crop Progress at 3 p.m.
Weather
Relatively dry conditions across the majority of the country on Monday will help producers advance through the remaining harvest. Hot and dry conditions across the southwestern Plains are drying out soil moisture for winter wheat establishment.