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.