Show notes
Grains staged a strong turnaround heading into the close, while cattle finished lower. On today’s Final Bell, Brian Splitt with AgMarket.net joins Lacey Shippy to break down the day’s trade.Key highlights include:Tale of two sessions: Corn, beans, and wheat bounced back from morning lows to finish near the highs.Yield uncertainty: USDA estimates face pressure after a dry August, echoing concerns from last year.Soybeans: Pod counts vs. pod fill — why the crop’s potential is still uncertain.Rumors and reality: Talk of a possible trade deal provides short-term optimism.Looking ahead: Brazil’s planting, acreage shifts, and China’s role in global demand.Splitt explains what’s fueling the late-session strength, how USDA might handle September adjustments, and the bigger themes that could drive the markets this fall.

