The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy said on Wednesday the Trump administration is launching a national education partnership to expand access to K-12 quantum information science (QIS) education with major companies and research institution…

week low, wheat off 4-week low * Optimal Midwest weather, good crop ratings weigh on corn, soy * Wheat curbed by Russian harvest, traders eye Egypt tender (Updates with European trading, changes byline/dateline) By Gus Trompiz and Naveen Thukral…

U.S. natural gas futures rose on Wednesday to their highest since December as liquefied natural gas exports climbed while the weather was expected to remain hotter-than-normal through late August. Traders noted any lingering concerns that prices would fal…

U.S. natural gas futures rose on Wednesday to their highest since December as liquefied natural gas exports climbed while the weather was expected to remain hotter-than-normal through late August. Traders noted any lingering concerns that prices would fal…

Chicago corn and soybean futures ticked higher on Wednesday as both the contracts recovered from sharp declines in the previous session, although expectations of bumper U.S. production curbed gains.

Chicago wheat futures slid for a second day on Tuesday to their lowest in almost four weeks as rising expectations for Russia's harvest created supply pressure.

Cubs blank Royals behind Mills' strong start  Reuters

Chicago soybean futures slid for the first time in four sessions on Tuesday, as near-perfect weather across the U.S. Midwest boosted expectations of a bumper harvest.

The U.S. economy, battered by a resurgence in the spread of COVID-19, needs increased government spending to tide over households and businesses and broader use of masks to better control the virus, U.S. central bankers said on Monday.

Speculators continue to weigh increasingly favorable weather for U.S. corn and soybeans against record July export sales for both crops, and it seems that the latter won out again last week, at least in the case of corn.

U.S. wheat futures fell as much as 1% on Monday as ample supplies and concerns over international demand weighed on prices.

U.S. wheat futures fell as much as 1% on Monday as ample supplies and concerns over international demand weighed on prices.

U.S. soybean futures rose on Friday for a second session as soyoil futures climbed nearly 2% on demand from the soy-based biodiesel fuel sector, traders said.

U.S. soybean futures rose on Friday for a second session as soyoil futures climbed more than 1% on demand from the soy-based biodiesel fuel sector, traders said.

Chicago corn futures rose on Friday but are poised for their first monthly loss in three months with crop-friendly weather across the U.S. Midwest expected to result in a bumper harvest, outweighing strong demand from China.

Cubs-Reds game rained out  Reuters

Chicago corn futures rose for the first time in five sessions on Thursday with bargain buying supporting prices, although gains were curbed by expectations of a bumper U.S. harvest.

U.S. corn futures fell for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, touching their lowest level in a month as mild weather in most of the Midwest favored prospects for a large harvest, analysts said.

U.S. corn futures fell for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, touching their lowest level in a month as mild weather in most of the core Midwest crop area favored prospects for a large harvest, analysts said.

Chicago soybean futures lost more ground on Wednesday to trade near a two-week low, weighed down by expectations of a bumper U.S. harvest this autumn.

Spirit Airlines is preparing to inform unions on Friday that 20-30% of workers may be furloughed in October, an internal memo shows, becoming the first low-cost U.S. carrier to detail potential job cuts due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicago soybean futures rose on Wednesday, rebounding from a near two-week low hit in the previous session, although gains were curbed by expectations of a bumper U.S. harvest.

U.S. corn futures hit a one-month low and soybean futures also tumbled on Tuesday as improving U.S. crop condition ratings and favorable weather outlooks supported expectations for large harvests this autumn, analysts said.

to-excellent shape * USDA confirms more U.S. exports * Production prospects in Russia rise By Colin Packham and Sybille de La Hamaide SYDNEY/PARIS, July 28 (Reuters) - U.S. soybean futures fell as much as 1.5% on Tuesday to hit a 12-day low…

U.S. soybean futures fell as much as 1.5% on Tuesday to hit a 12-day low after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said the condition of crops were well ahead of market estimates, reinforcing expectations for a sizable U.S. harvest.

Partly Cloudy and 79 F at Chicago, Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, IL: Winds are from the West at 9.2 gusting to 19.6 MPH (8 gusting to 17 KT). The pressure is 1012.2 mb and the humidity is 39%. Last Updated on Jul 17 2023, 3:51 pm CDT. - NWS https://t.co/ROb74R2hU1

A Few Clouds and 78 F at Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport, IL: Winds are West at 9.2 MPH (8 KT). The pressure is 1012.6 mb and the humidity is 37%. Last Updated on Jul 17 2023, 3:52 pm CDT. - NWS https://t.co/HVUEV5EofQ

Feel somewhat "guilty" that #Chicago long-range forecast is, well, "normal." Hope the world climate settles down! https://t.co/KweC8V1tNp

We are thrilled to be in Chicago for #IFTFIRST! Making connections with #foodexperts while enjoying this gorgeous Midwest weather. https://t.co/ML8PAkQWFR

How long could Canadian wildfires lead to air quality alerts in the Chicago area? Meteorologist explains https://t.co/zEMaPx4hWY

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has once again blanketed the Chicago area, causing poor air quality. Steve Mosakowski, RRT, director of respiratory care at RUSH, joined @fox32news to discuss how the body's defenses protect the lungs from irritants. https://t.co/O2Ud0henSC

How long could Canadian wildfires lead to air quality alerts in the Chicago area? Meteorologist explains https://t.co/6WHlNGkrF1

RT @JimDelRey: Bill Ayers went from a Weather Underground terrorist to a tenured University of Chicago professor. The Left rewarded a terro…

Bill Ayers went from a Weather Underground terrorist to a tenured University of Chicago professor. The Left rewarded a terrorist with respect and money. https://t.co/AzZLMtNjKy

RT @TMcGillWeather: Chicago's history with heat. https://t.co/womlKLytnN

Partly Cloudy and 78 F at Chicago, Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, IL: Winds are West at 9.2 MPH (8 KT). The pressure is 1012.7 mb and the humidity is 40%. Last Updated on Jul 17 2023, 2:51 pm CDT. - NWS https://t.co/tJ5Ja38RSp

A Few Clouds and 79 F at Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport, IL: Winds are Northwest at 9.2 MPH (8 KT). The pressure is 1013.0 mb and the humidity is 39%. Last Updated on Jul 17 2023, 2:52 pm CDT. - NWS https://t.co/tCXF4hnTJ3

Chicago's history with heat. https://t.co/womlKLytnN

A Few Clouds and 78 F at Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport, IL: Winds are Northwest at 9.2 MPH (8 KT). The pressure is 1013.2 mb and the humidity is 40%. Last Updated on Jul 17 2023, 1:52 pm CDT. - NWS https://t.co/hEODeiDfW5

RT @washingtonpost: Parts of the U.S. were forecast to reach air quality levels Monday that are unhealthy for vulnerable people, including…

Chicago First Alert Weather: Hazy skies early Monday https://t.co/RWqNt02q6u https://t.co/1E7fNTqfzE

RT @washingtonpost: Parts of the U.S. were forecast to reach air quality levels Monday that are unhealthy for vulnerable people, including…

Fair and 73 F at Chicago, Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, IL: Winds are from the West at 9.2 gusting to 16.1 MPH (8 gusting to 14 KT). The pressure is 1013.4 mb and the humidity is 50%. Last Updated on Jul 17 2023, 9:51 am CDT. - NWS https://t.co/juhdbYGpN8

Parts of the US Northeast, Midwest & South, & #GreatPlains forecast to reach #AirQuality levels that are #unhealthy for vulnerable people, including #Pittsburgh,#Chicago & #Nashville. #NewYork state would be under #AirQualityAlert Monday. https://t.co/VaOzeklpwX #CanadaWildfires

Fair and 72 F at Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport, IL: Winds are North at 4.6 MPH (4 KT). The pressure is 1013.9 mb and the humidity is 53%. Last Updated on Jul 17 2023, 9:52 am CDT. - NWS https://t.co/0UTqOMPrgC

At least a dozen tornadoes touched down in Chicago area on Wednesday https://t.co/Nu6RxqOpYO

RT @eVisitorGuide: A family-friendly restaurant and tavern in #Chicago's South Loop is @WeatherMarkTav. Enjoy delicious homemade meals, coc…

What’s up with this summer weather in Chicago it’s July and it’s not hot hot! I want it hot Hot

Why is the air quality ‘unhealthy' in Chicago? Here's a look at what's happening https://t.co/rOQb0sC7W4

Why is the air quality ‘unhealthy' in Chicago? Here's a look at what's happening https://t.co/QxWoynPDcm

RT @dmihalopoulos: How the heavy rains and smoke from Canadian wildfires have hurt Chicago’s unhoused https://t.co/oGpFWUMdxN

RT @zerohedge: "While the Northeast grapples with severe weather, air quality has dropped to unhealthy levels in Chicago as smoke from Cana…

RT @washingtonpost: Parts of the U.S. were forecast to reach air quality levels Monday that are unhealthy for vulnerable people, including…

Fair and 71 F at Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport, IL: Winds are Northwest at 5.8 MPH (5 KT). The pressure is 1013.6 mb and the humidity is 53%. Last Updated on Jul 17 2023, 8:52 am CDT. - NWS https://t.co/oKeD1wrAS0

A Few Clouds and 71 F at Chicago, Chicago-O'Hare International Airport, IL: Winds are Northwest at 6.9 MPH (6 KT). The pressure is 1013.0 mb and the humidity is 55%. Last Updated on Jul 17 2023, 8:51 am CDT. - NWS https://t.co/XIm6CNoTZu

The weather is especially weather today. There's a Typhoon in HK https://t.co/XCCsG4BQ6D There's deadly storms in the eastern coast of the US & Canadian smoke in Chicago https://t.co/ijM5oT9J6Q And in Europe there's crazy heat https://t.co/t6xHosmK6E

RT @washingtonpost: Parts of the U.S. were forecast to reach air quality levels Monday that are unhealthy for vulnerable people, including…

An air quality alert remains in effect for the entire #Chicago area today as haze & smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to impact the region @nbcchicago https://t.co/pjUirJPv0D

RT @washingtonpost: Parts of the U.S. were forecast to reach air quality levels Monday that are unhealthy for vulnerable people, including…

RT @washingtonpost: Parts of the U.S. were forecast to reach air quality levels Monday that are unhealthy for vulnerable people, including…

RT @barrybutler9: Sky-High Skyscraper Strike. Friday night at 1021pm in Chicago. #weather #lightning #storm #chicago #ilwx https://t.co/ZO…

RT @barrybutler9: Hancock Hit. 1016pm on Friday Night in Chicago. #lightning #storm #weather #ilwx #chicago https://t.co/SpbeyXKWK4

RT @barrybutler9: Hancock Hit. 1016pm on Friday Night in Chicago. #lightning #storm #weather #ilwx #chicago https://t.co/SpbeyXKWK4

RT @barrybutler9: Hancock Hit. 1016pm on Friday Night in Chicago. #lightning #storm #weather #ilwx #chicago https://t.co/SpbeyXKWK4

RT @barrybutler9: Hancock Hit. 1016pm on Friday Night in Chicago. #lightning #storm #weather #ilwx #chicago https://t.co/SpbeyXKWK4