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Warming Midwest Weather, Looking at Cattle Futures

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing

As many fairs kick off or continue this week, it all comes as the weather warms back up in the Midwest. Mark Oppold has more on that, along with a look at what is expected for cattle futures this week. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Tracking the Ag Stock Index

Dan Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans

Various events are taking place this week, including a large cattle auction. Mark Oppold has more on those, along with an update concerning the ag stock index. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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Looking Ahead at More Reports

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops

Now that the monthly crop report has been released, many traders are looking forward to more reports yet this week. Mark Oppold has information about what’s ahead.  Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

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USDA Forecast: U.S. Corn Production Down, Soybeans & Cotton Up

Dan Corn, Field Crops, Soybeans, USDA-NASS

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Crop Production report shows corn production this year will be down 1% from last year while soybean production is expected to increase 10% from 2023.  The corn forecast, at 15.1 billion bushels, is expected to have an average yield at a record high 183.1 bushels per acre, up 5.8 bushels from last year. Soybeans, forecast …

North Florida Corn Impacted by Hurricane Debby

Clint Thompson Corn, Florida

By Clint Thompson Hurricane Debby’s impact in North Florida is not isolated to one single crop, though it has left multiple growers in Hamilton County concerned about their corn. Keith Wynn, a crop consultant, relayed information he’s received from producers who had varying reports of impact from the storm this week. “It is hit and miss. You can go to …