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85% of Soybeans in the Bin, But Only Two-Thirds of Corn Acres Harvested

November 13, 2019 | Posted in Commodities

As of this past Sunday, soybean growers were in their stretch run for this year’s harvest, but corn growers still had a long way to go.

Energy Dept. Says EPA Refinery Exemptions Reduced Fuel Blending Requirements

November 8, 2019 | Posted in Commodities

As the political wrangling about Renewable Fuel Standard and Small Refinery Exemptions continues to escalate, the U.S. Energy Information Admn., issued a report that contends that the EPA refinery exemptions reduced renewable fuel blending requirements.

Chinese Demand for Pork Fuels Import Growth from U.S., Other Countries

November 7, 2019 | Posted in Commodities

Forecasts for U.S. pork exports for 2019 and 2020 were recently raised, due in large part to expectations of continued significant growth in Chinese demand for U.S. pork. China’s demand for imported pork has accelerated as African Swine Fever (ASF) spread throughout China during 2018-19.

11% of Corn, 13% of Soybeans Harvested Last Week; Sugar Beets, Sunflowers Far Behind Schedule

November 5, 2019 | Posted in Commodities

Source: USDA

Measurable snow has already fallen across a good part of the Corn Belt, Lake States and Northern Plains and with colder than usual temperatures setting in, many farmers are facing as much difficulty getting crops out of their fields as they did getting them planted this past spring.

USDA Announces New Hemp Interim Ruling, Testing Guidelines

October 29, 2019 | Posted in Commodities

Source: USDA

After much anticipation, the USDA announced their interim ruling and federal guidelines for U.S. hemp farmers, including guidelines for how hemp will be sampled and tested for THC content. This new ruling will come into effect once it is published in the federal register on Oct. 31 and will sunset after 2 years, when a final ruling will be put into place.

41% of Corn Harvested; 62% of Soybeans in the Bin

October 28, 2019 | Posted in Commodities

With 7% of corn acres yet to fully mature and 97% of soybeans dropping leaves, the 2019 harvest season is well underway but still lagging compared with a year ago, according to the USDA’s Oct. 27 Crop Progress report.

Can Animal Protein Sector Boost Ag Equipment Sales?

October 23, 2019 | Posted in Commodities

U.S. animal protein supply growth had been expected to slow in 2019. But, the impact of weather this year could mean growth in 2019 will match the 2.5% growth in supply seen in 2018, according to CoBank’s special report, Quarterly U.S. Rural Economic Review (Oct. 1).

Corn Harvest Still Behind; Soybeans Catch Up Slightly at 46% Harvested

October 22, 2019 | Posted in Commodities

The corn maturation rate continues to lag behind both last year’s progress (99%) and the 5 year average (97%) at just 86% as of Oct. 21, up 13% from the 73% reported last week. Wisconsin remains the most behind at 61% of their corn crop said to be mature.

WASDE Corn Price Outlook Surprises, But Higher Prices Likely, Says Analyst

October 17, 2019 | Posted in Commodities

“The recovery in corn prices from the early September lows took a step back with the October World Agricultural Supply Demand Estimate report that once more showed higher than expected corn production and yield,” said Mircea (Mig) Dobre, analyst for RW Baird, in a note.

22% of Corn, 26% of Soybeans Harvested; Little Change in Crop Conditions

October 16, 2019 | Posted in Commodities

As of Oct. 13, 22% of corn acres were in the bin, along with 26% of soybeans, according to USDA’s latest Crop Progress report. Condition of the crops moving to the harvest season remained essentially unchanged from the past several weeks.

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85% of Soybeans in the Bin, But Only Two-Thirds of Corn Acres Harvested

Energy Dept. Says EPA Refinery Exemptions Reduced Fuel Blending Requirements

Chinese Demand for Pork Fuels Import Growth from U.S., Other Countries

11% of Corn, 13% of Soybeans Harvested Last Week; Sugar Beets, Sunflowers Far Behind Schedule

USDA Announces New Hemp Interim Ruling, Testing Guidelines

41% of Corn Harvested; 62% of Soybeans in the Bin

Can Animal Protein Sector Boost Ag Equipment Sales?

Corn Harvest Still Behind; Soybeans Catch Up Slightly at 46% Harvested

WASDE Corn Price Outlook Surprises, But Higher Prices Likely, Says Analyst

22% of Corn, 26% of Soybeans Harvested; Little Change in Crop Conditions

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