The WASDE report released Thursday was full of surprises, mostly stemming from the South American harvest.

Three export sales were announced this week.

The CFTC report was out today.

Rain and snowstorms are forecast for the Plains this weekend.

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates when it meets March 14-15.

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