By DTN Staff

OMAHA (DTN) -- Here are the Top 5 things the DTN Newsroom is tracking for the week of Sept. 27. 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. September Grain Stocks Report: Wednesday will see the release of the September Grain Stocks and Small Grains Summary report at 11 a.m. We'll post our flash story immediately after the release, followed by analysis and updates throughout the morning. At 12:30 p.m. we'll kick off the Rhett's Reaction webinar, featuring commentary by DTN Lead Analyst Rhett Montgomery. To register for the free webinar, go here: https://www.dtn.com/…

2. Harvest Slows: On Monday, the weekly Crop Progress report will be closely watched to check on the harvest pace around the U.S., with wet conditions noted across much of the major corn and soybean growing regions as we head for the end of September. That report is released at 3 p.m. Monday.

3. Results of China Visit: Row crop futures enter the week moderately lower after the White House fact sheet released late Friday gave very vague details regarding China's commitment to buy U.S. agricultural products through the upcoming year. Trade representatives said more details would be available Monday. China is so far on pace to hit the soybean goal set out in past trade meetings.

4. Weather Turns Wet: In the Northern Plains, a front will move in Sunday through Tuesday with scattered showers, then drier conditions will promote fieldwork opportunities for harvest and winter planting. The central and southern Plains could see heavy rains, with some flooding risk and damage to unharvested crops. In the Midwest, a front will move across the region with widespread showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rains are possible in Iowa and Missouri, with lower potential elsewhere in the region. The Delta may get some relief from recent extreme heat and dryness. A front should move through late in the week with widespread showers and thunderstorms. This should pause the harvest and may increase soil moisture a bit, but deficits continue to build and are becoming an issue for any winter crops.

5. Reports Due This Week: Monday at 10 a.m., Grain Inspections followed at 3 p.m. by Crop Progress including DTN analysis. Tuesday at 9 a.m., Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for August, and the latest Consumer Confidence numbers. At 2 p.m., Agricultural Prices. Wednesday at 7:15 a.m., ADP National Employment Report for September. At 7:30 a.m., the latest estimate for GDP and the Advance U.S. Trade Balance, plus the data on Wholesale Inventories, Retail Inventories, Personal Income, Consumer Spending, PCE Price Index August and PCE Core Price Index. At 11 a.m., USDA Grain Stocks and Small Grains Summary. At 2 p.m., Broiler Hatchery data. Thursday at 7:30 a.m., Grain Export Sales and Weekly Jobless Claims. At 8:45 a.m., U.S. Manufacturing PMI for September. At 9 a.m., Construction Spending, followed at 10:30 a.m. by Weekly Economic Index data. Friday at 7:30 a.m., Employment Report for September, the latest Unemployment Rate report and the latest Hourly Earnings figures. At 9 a.m., Factory Orders for August. At 2:30 p.m., CFTC's Commitment of Traders Report.

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