Power Hour Must-Readshttp://www.agweb.comAgWeb.comWas That the High in July Soybeans?http://www.agweb.com/topproducer/blog/the_ted_spread/was_that_the_high_in_july_soybeans/Today old crop soybeans broke through the $15.00 mark, moved to within 18 cents of limit up, set a new high for the year and reached levels that had not been seen since things fell apart last September. And then the bottom fell out. What happened? Ted SeifriedThu, 23 May 2013 15:21:00 GMT30253Cotton Leads Drop as Chicago Wheat Rallies: Commodities at Closehttp://www.agweb.com/topproducer/article/cotton_leads_drop_as_chicago_wheat_rallies_commodities_at_close_BLMG/Soybean futures headed for the longest rally since March 2012 on signs of rising demand from China, the world’s largest buyer. * Soybean gained 1.3% to $15.1425/bu * Corn futures rose 0.3% to $5.325/b on CBOT * Wheat futures gained 1.8% to $7.0075/bBloombergThu, 23 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT335899Challenges Ahead for Dairy Industryhttp://www.agweb.com/topproducer/power_hour_video_audio.aspx?channelId=27ea24c63b8746e2804df6becd3b2d90&channelListId&mediaId=bfb6a211c5384bb7a2e850d5ea24c299Wisconsin dairymen are concerned about winter-kill of forages. One market specialist say the availability of good quality alfalfa will be limited, which will increase and jeopardize production costs.Unknown AuthorThu, 23 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT3998Treasuries Sink With Gold as Dollar Jumps, U.S. Stocks Fluctuatehttp://www.agweb.com/topproducer/article/treasuries_sink_with_gold_as_dollar_jumps_us_stocks_fluctuate_BLMG/Treasuries and gold tumbled while the dollar rallied as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke told Congress the central bank may cut the pace of bond purchases at its next few meetings. U.S. equities erased early gains to trade little changed.BloombergWed, 22 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT335845End-users of Grain Encouraged to Invest Nowhttp://www.agweb.com/topproducer/power_hour_video_audio.aspx?channelId=27ea24c63b8746e2804df6becd3b2d90&channelListId&mediaId=89f762b390a84d9e9a7febd80dde0ed1Anlayst estimates the grain market is likely in the lower one-third for the year. Researchers discover alternative use for tobacco. Livstock prices mostly higher; grain prices remain volatile.Unknown AuthorWed, 22 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT3994Brazil’s Real Rises From Four-Month Low on Fed Stimulus Outlookhttp://www.agweb.com/topproducer/article/brazils_real_rises_from_four-month_low_on_fed_stimulus_outlook_BLMG/Brazil’s real rallied from a four- month low as a Federal Reserve official supported the continuation of a stimulus program that has buoyed emerging- market assets.BloombergTue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT335788Power Hour: Corn Planting Back on Trackhttp://www.agweb.com/topproducer/article/power_hour_corn_planting_back_on_track/Jerry Gulke provides a special analysis of this week’s record-breaking jump in corn planting progress.Sara SchaferTue, 21 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT335830New Zealand Drought Provides Opportunityhttp://www.agweb.com/topproducer/power_hour_video_audio.aspx?channelId=27ea24c63b8746e2804df6becd3b2d90&channelListId&mediaId=44a09cbb6ab449e280ec0caccf5378baThe drought in New Zealand has pushed global dairy buyers to the U.S. market, which provides an opportunity for dairymen. However, risk must be managed. It's a balancing act, says Mike North of First Capitol Ag.Unknown AuthorTue, 21 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT3988Corn Planting Report Holds Soybean Clueshttp://www.agweb.com/topproducer/article/corn_planting_report_holds_soybean_clues/Strong acreage totals are expected Monday, but questions remain as to what producers will do with remaining cropland. Nate BirtMon, 20 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT335708Corn Falls Under Pressure as Weather Agrees with Plantinghttp://www.agweb.com/topproducer/blog/the_ted_spread/corn_falls_under_pressure_as_weather_agrees_with_planting/The consensus is that there will be an unprecedented jump in...Ted SeifriedThu, 16 May 2013 15:29:00 GMT30181