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Winter Storm and Trade Progress Drive Grain Futures Higher
As a winter storm moves east, Thursday’s corn futures losses are erased.
USDA Boosts Prevent Plant Payments
The payments are part of a $19-billion Disaster Relief Act passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump last June.
ARC/PLC Enrollment Is Open, Farmers Urged to Wait
If the owner accompanies the producer to the office, the yield update may be completed during the same office visit.
Grain Futures Close Higher
Traders focus on dry weather and looming August USDA reports
Soybeans Close Higher
Weather and China rumors spur markets.
Use Crop Insurance? Thank Art Barnaby
If you enjoy the benefits of crop insurance, you have this Kansas State ag economist to thank.
Soybeans Close Lower
Uncertain conditions support corn futures
China Trade War Still Hurts Soybeans
The CEO of the Iowa Soybean Association shares in farmers’ fatigue with dashed hopes.
Finally, More ‘Normal’ Summer Weather Arrives
Today's Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin still shows a deficit of growing degree days for corn in the western Corn Belt
Crop Conditions Still Lag
Corn and soybean crops still struggle in the eastern Corn Belt.