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Farm Market News - Corn Report For Mon, May 27

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Mon, May 27 Exchange rate was 1.3626 down 0.0028

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Mon, May 27

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, May 27 Exchange rate was 1.3626 down 0.0028

View From The Cab

Farmers are now in a race with weather and prevented planting dates. Here's how our DTN View From the Cab farmers are weathering the storms.

Top 5 Things To Watch

Week of May 26 starts with a pause for the Memorial Day market holiday, then we'll watch another potentially active weather pattern, latest moves on a farm bill, and watching planting progress ahead of the May 31 prevent plant crop insurance date.

Mental Health Hope & Help - 10

Addressing mental health challenges among rural veterans involves improving access to mental health services, raising awareness about resources, reducing stigma and providing targeted support.

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Us Direct Feeder Pigs

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For May 24

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for May 24 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ strengthens Friday By MarketsFarm

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 05/24/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

The cattle complex pulled back ahead of Friday's close in preparation for the afternoon's Cattle on Feed report, but thankfully no bearish surprises were found there, and the market should be able to rally on its strong fundamentals again early next week.

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Usda May 1 Cattle On Feed Report

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on May 1, 2024. The inventory was 1 percent below May 1, 2023, USDA NASS reported on Friday.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Fri, May 24

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, May 24 Exchange rate was 1.3654 down 0.0075

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, May 24

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, May 24 Exchange rate was 1.3654 down 0.0075

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For May 23

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for May 23 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 05/23/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens Thursday By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

The cattle contracts may have rounded out the day on a weaker note in the futures complex, but the cash cattle market achieved yet another victory as prices ranged anywhere from $1.00 to $5.00 higher. Hog prices closed higher on the Daily Direct Afternoon Hog Report, up $0.44 with a weighted average price of $88.27 on 1,679 head.

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

July corn is up 1 1/4 cents per bushel, July soybeans are up 1 1/4 cents, July KC wheat is up 7 1/4 cents, July Chicago wheat is up 1/4 cent and July Minneapolis wheat is up 5 1/4 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, May 23

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, May 23 Exchange rate was 1.3729 up 0.0041

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, May 23

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, May 23 Exchange rate was 1.3729 up 0.0041

House Aggies Advance Farm Bill

The bill, HR 8467, the $1.5 trillion Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024, passed out of committee on a 33-21 vote with four Democrats joining 29 Republicans to back the bill. The committee debate had a handful of key debates and votes, but Democrats were unable to change major provisions in the bill.

Aghost Grains Close

July corn finished up 3 1/4 cents per bushelandJuly soybeans were up 10 cents per bushel. July KC wheat closed down 2 cents per bushel, July Chicago wheat was down 4 1/2 cents per bushel and July Minneapolis wheat finished the day down 2 1/4 cents.

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a mixed day for the livestock complex as the cattle contracts saw ample trader support, but the lean hog market continues to plunder lower as pork demand is lacking. No cash cattle trade has developed yetbutpacker interest could improve on Thursday.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 05/22/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens with crude oil By MarketsFarm

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

July corn is up 1 cent per bushel, July soybeans are up 3 cents, July KC wheat is down 3/4 cent, July Chicago wheat is down 2 1/4 cents and July Minneapolis wheat is down 2 1/2 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, May 22

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, May 22 Exchange rate was 1.3688 up 0.0041

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, May 22

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, May 22 Exchange rate was 1.3688 up 0.0041

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For May 22

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for May 22 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Aghost Livestock Close

It was anothergoodday for the cattle complex as traders are thrilled to see continued boxed beef demand, but the lean hog complex is struggling as its marketisn'tseeing the consumer demand it had hoped for.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 05/21/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ weakens Tuesday By MarketsFarm

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

July corn is up 3 1/4 cents per bushel, July soybeans are up 4 cents, July KC wheat is up 13 cents, July Chicago wheat is up 13 1/4 cents and July Minneapolis wheat is up 10 1/2 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Tue, May 21

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, May 21 Exchange rate was 1.3647 up 0.0034

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Tue, May 21

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Tue, May 21 Exchange rate was 1.3647 up 0.0034

Debating Farm Safety Net Wins And Costs

The House farm bill plan would boost government spending on farm commodities, but it would also widen the gap in support for crops. Most farm groups largely like what they see in the bill, but critics of farm safety programs see some crops getting payments every year.

Mental Health Hope & Help - 8

Mental health professionals are scarce in rural America. Rural clergy and other community members are working to fill those gaps with the help of training programs that teach them how to respond to mental health crises.

Aghost Grains Close

July corn closed up 8 cents and December corn was up 7 3/4 cents. July soybeans closed up 20 cents and November soybeans were up 13 1/2 cents. July KC wheat closed up 35 cents, July Chicago wheat was up 37 1/2 cents and July Minneapolis wheat was up 27 3/4 cents.

Usda Weekly Crop Progress

USDA Weekly Crop Progress 05/20 ISSN: 1948-3007

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 05/17/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

Higher corn prices kept the cattle contracts from rallying unbridled throughout Monday's trade, but if the market's fundamentals shine like they did last week -- higher trade will likely be in play for the later part of the week.

Usda Weekly Crop Progress Report

Nationwide, corn planting reached 70% complete, and soybean planting reached 52% as of Sunday, May 19. Winter wheat conditions were rated 49% good to excellent, down from the previous week.

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

July corn is down 4 1/2 cents per bushel, July soybeans are down 11 1/2 cents, July KC wheat is down 3 3/4 cents, July Chicago wheat is down 3 cents and July Minneapolis wheat is down 2 1/2 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Mon, May 20

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Mon, May 20 Exchange rate was 1.3613 up 0.0006

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Mon, May 20

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Mon, May 20 Exchange rate was 1.3613 up 0.0006

Top 5 Things To Watch

The week of May 19 we'll be summarizing the 2024 hard red winter wheat tour, keeping a close eye on the continuing spread of bird flu in dairy herds and watching another active weather pattern move across the central Corn Belt.

View From The Cab

Planting delays start to add up as the calendar rolls past mid-May. This week View From the Cab farmers talk about planting progress.

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

July corn is up 2 3/4 cents per bushel, July soybeans are up 6 cents, July KC wheat is up 18 3/4 cents, July Chicago wheat is up 19 1/4 cents and July Minneapolis wheat is up 15 1/4 cents.

Mental Health Hope & Help - 7

The simple act of reaching out and listening to someone at risk of suicide can save that person's life. Training programs help people build confidence to take that lifesaving step.

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View From The Cab

Planting delays start to add up as the calendar rolls past mid-May. This week View From the Cab farmers talk about planting progress.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For May 17

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for May 17 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Aghost Livestock Close

GENERAL COMMENTS:It was an invigorating day for the cattle complex as cash prices, boxed beef prices and the futures contracts all closed higher. Meanwhile the lean hog market didn't see the same level of support as demand is in question.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 05/17/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ steady By MarketsFarm

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Farm Market News - Corn Report For Fri, May 17

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Fri, May 17 Exchange rate was 1.3607 down 0.0001

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Fri, May 17

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Fri, May 17 Exchange rate was 1.3607 down 0.0001

Manage Effects Of Solar Storms

The GPS-battering solar storm that interrupted planting 2024 last weekend may soon return. But if farmers watch for alerts, there are things they can do to manage its impact.

2024 Hard Winter Wheat Tour Recap

Overall, after scouting 449 fields across Kansas this week -- and some into neighboring Nebraska and Oklahoma -- the total weighted average yield for the 2024 hard winter wheat tour was estimated at 46.5 bushels per acre, a 55% increase from 2023 and the fourth-best predicted average in the past decade.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For May 16

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for May 16 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ steady By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

The livestock complex rallied throughout Thursday's trade and all three of the markets closed higher. Still no cash cattle trade has developed, which means that Friday's market could be in for some excitement as feedlots seem determined to get their showlists marketed at higher prices.

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 05/16/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

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Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

July corn is up 2 3/4 cents per bushel, July soybeans are up 11 cents, July KC wheat is up 11 1/4 cents, July Chicago wheat is up 9 1/2 cents and July Minneapolis wheat is up 6 1/2 cents.

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Thu, May 16

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Thu, May 16 Exchange rate was 1.3608 up 0.0013

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Thu, May 16

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Thu, May 16 Exchange rate was 1.3608 up 0.0013

Mental Health Hope & Help - 6

Mental health services are often fewer and farther between in rural areas than in urban areas, but they can still be found with some extra effort and knowledge of how to navigate the system.

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For May 15

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for May 15 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 05/15/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Aghost Livestock Close

The cattle contracts again rallied throughout the day as traders were well supported by strong beef demand. The cash cattle market hasn't seen any trade develop and trade is likely delayed until late Thursday or Friday as feedlots will probably price their showlists higher.

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Hard Winter Wheat Tour Day 2 Results

Day 2 of the Wheat Quality Council's Hard Winter Wheat Tour concluded Wednesday, May 15, with a total weighted average yield estimate of 42.4 bushels per acre (bpa).

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Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ strengthens By MarketsFarm

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

July corn is up 1 3/4 cents per bushel, July soybeans are down 1 cent, July KC wheat is up 14 1/2 cents, July Chicago wheat is up 13 1/2 cents and July Minneapolis wheat is up 10 3/4 cents.

Farm Market News - Corn Report For Wed, May 15

FARM MARKET NEWS - CORN REPORT FOR Wed, May 15 Exchange rate was 1.3595 down 0.0050

Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Wed, May 15

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Wed, May 15 Exchange rate was 1.3595 down 0.0050

Dtn Cattle Close/trends

USDA MARKET NEWS--AFTERNOON CATTLE REPORT 05/14/24 VOLUME USDA TOTAL RANGE DTN PRACTICAL RANGE WT AVG

Canadian Financial Close:

Canadian Financial Close: C$ edges higher By MarketsFarm

Aghost Livestock Close

It wasa strongday for the livestock complex as all threeof themarkets closed higherbutthe cattle complex saw the most support as traders were thrilled to seestrongerboxed beef demand.Hog prices closed higher on the Daily Direct Afternoon Hog Report, up$1.05 with a weighted average price of $90.83 on 6,385 head.

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Farm Market News - Soybean And Wheat Report For Tue, May 14

FARM MARKET NEWS - SOYBEAN AND WHEAT REPORT FOR Tue, May 14 Exchange rate was 1.3645 down 0.0018

Ont Farm Market News Pm Livestock Summary For May 14

ONT Farm Market News PM Livestock Summary for May 14 Here is the Country Auction Report as collected by the Beef Farmers of

Dtn Aghost Early Word Grains

July corn is up 1 3/4 cents per bushel, July soybeans are up 5 1/2 cents, July KC wheat is up 4 1/4 cents, July Chicago wheat is up 4 1/4 cents and July Minneapolis wheat is up 6 cents.

Day 1 Wheat Tour Average Yield Up 65%

Day 1 of the Wheat Quality Council's Hard Winter Wheat Tour concluded Tuesday, May 14, with a total weighted average yield estimate of 49.9 bushels per acre (bpa).

Mental Health Hope & Help - 5

It's estimated that one in 10 mothers suffer from postpartum depression, although there's also research suggesting it's probably more common. Like many mental health conditions, it often goes undiagnosed and untreated.

Usda Weekly Crop Progress

USDA Weekly Crop Progress 05/13 ISSN: 1948-3007

Aghost Livestock Close

It was a mostly quiet day for the livestock complexwithonly the feeder cattle contracts able to close higher without a hitch.With economic concerns in play, demand forbothpork and beef arekeyfactorsthat the market is monitoring.Hog prices closed higher on the Daily Direct Afternoon Hog Report, up $1.37 with a weighted average price of $89.78 on 1,472 head.