OMAHA (DTN) -- Here are the Top 5 things the DTN Newsroom is tracking for the week of April 19. Watch for coverage of these and other topics throughout the week on our subscription platforms as well as on www.DTNPF.com.
Note that all report release times are Central Daylight Time unless otherwise noted.
1. Planting moves on: Following late-week storms and cold snaps across the Midwest and North, we'll be following planting progress and beginning to look for areas requiring replant. The weekly USDA NASS Crop Progress report, due after 3 p.m. Monday, will not reflect any setbacks -- we'll need to wait for the April 27 report for that.
2. Grain market moves: The chances for improved grain and oilseed exports to China for the 2025-26 crop year are fading into the distance. Traders will be watching weather and latest news from the war and ceasefire with Iran, and what's actually moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
3. Changes in cattle trade: As always following an end-of-week Cattle on Feed report, we'll check for changes in cattle markets through the week. If you missed our COF coverage, check here: https://www.dtnpf.com/…
4. South American conditions: As the safrinha (second crop) corn finishes planting and early growth stages, some areas could see rainfall midweek. The front that moved through Argentina during the weekend will slowly work through the country early this week, carrying some showers. Showers may get into far southern Brazil midweek, with better chances of scattered rain in Mato Grosso.
5. Reports due this week: Monday at 10 a.m., Grain Inspections. At 2 p.m., Chicken and Eggs report. At 3 p.m., USDA NASS Crop Progress, including DTN analysis of crop conditions. Tuesday at 7:30 a.m., U.S. Retail Sales for March. At 9 a.m., Business Inventories for February, U.S. Leading Economic Indicators for February, and Pending Home Sales. Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., EIA's Weekly Petroleum report, including ethanol production and stocks. At 2 p.m., Broiler Hatchery, Livestock Slaughter and Milk Production. Thursday at 7:30 a.m., Grain Export Sales and Initial Jobless Claims data. At 8:45 a.m., S&P Flash Services and Manufacturing P.M.I for April. At 9 a.m., New Residential Sales numbers. At 10:30 a.m., Weekly Economic Index. At 2 p.m., Livestock Slaughter and Slaughter Weekly. Friday, at 7:30 a.m., Advance Durable Goods. At 9 a.m., Consumer Sentiment for April. At 2 p.m., Dairy Products Annual and at 2:30 p.m., CFTC's Commitment of Traders report.
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