USDA's weekly report of export sales is set for 7:30 a.m. CDT, the same time as weekly jobless claims, U.S. durable goods orders for February and an update of the U.S. Drought Monitor. At 9:30 a.m., the Energy Department reports on natural gas storage. Grain prices remain potentially volatile and are sensitive to news out of Ukraine.
Weather
A system that has been affecting the country over the last several days will slowly depart the country on Thursday. Behind it, a cold front will move through the Northern Plains later today and tonight, bringing in some colder air. Areas along and east of the Mississippi River continue to deal with flooding and wet soils, which will hamper fieldwork.