Minnesota farmers are encouraged to keep an eye out for Palmer amaranth during harvest. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Liz Stahl says the state has done a good job keeping the invasive weed outside its borders. “Kudos to farmers and ag professionals, the Minnesota Department of Ag working with...

The Grains Look Strong - The Cattle Markets Look Heavy and Confused

Weaker Dollar Spurs Buying

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. 5% of the crop is harvested, and near-term conditions look mostly favorable for activity. The USDA’s next production estimate is set for October 9th, with very early expectations for another modest reduction in yield. While domestic demand is solid, the lack...

The U.S. Senate is expected to consider the nominations of three USDA Under Secretaries and others awaiting approval later this week. The USDA nominees include Dudley Hoskins as the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Scott Hutchins as the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Richard Fordyce,...

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.08%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.11%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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