One idea that has gained traction is USDA surveys may not be as accurate as current technology, especially satellite imagery, especially since the number of satellites has ballooned and the price has dropped.

If India returns to our legacy of agricultural achievement, imagine what we will do in the future, on earth and among the stars.

AgDay TV Markets Now: Brian Grete, Pro Farmer, talks about their crop estimates and what they mean for the markets.

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Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa corn projections fall below USDA’s August estimates. Soybeans are on par in all scouted states, including Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and South Dakota.

Corn closed lower, soybeans higher on weather & in anticipation of Pro Farmer’s crop estimates. Pro Farmer’s Brian Grete talks about how the tour influenced their cuts and what it means for ending stocks & prices.