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Sandlin Starts New Chapter as ALMDA CEO

The American Livestock Markets and Dealers Association has a new CEO. Our very own Dale Sandlin is stepping into this new role. Here is what Sandlin said when asked about the importance of this association. “The biggest thing that a livestock marketer, order buyer, or dealer can do they’re focused on their day-to-day operations. They want to make sure that …

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Corn and Soybean Estimates

Average trade estimates show grain analysts expect a lower corn acreage number from USDA today and a slightly higher soybean number. In March, USDA put corn at 95.3 million acres. We expect a number at or just below 95 million today. Planters rolled nearly nonstop, especially in this area, resulting in a few more soybean acres nationwide. We think 85 …

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Government Shutdown End Hopeful

Day 42 of the Government Shutdown: USDA Funding Nears Restoration, Crop Report Still Coming It’s day 42 of the partial government shutdown, but there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel — though not without a few more delays. Enough Senate Democrats have broken from their voting bloc to allow a continuing resolution (CR) to reach the Senate …