Nikki Fried, Florida commissioner of ag, says the preliminary assessment is a “first step” in trying to get federal disaster aid for affected producers.

Asian copperleaf was found in an Iowa soybean field this summer. Agronomists are evaluating how much of a concern the weed poses to row crops there. It has been confirmed in only one other U.S. location: New York City.

Corn & beans higher with supportive outside markets & lower dollar, wheat weak with HRW rains. Cattle saw profit taking, while hogs were up following cash. Michelle Rook talks with Matt Bennett of AgMarket.Net.

Live cattle hit contract highs, then see profit taking. Hogs correct, while corn and beans are up with the lower $ and bouncing off support. @michellerookag talks to Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek.

Ending hunger worldwide may sound like a dream, but researchers at the University of Illinois are making great strides in turning that wish into a reality through the genetic engineering of plants.

Grains mixed, technical selling in corn/wheat and rain in HRW areas. Soybeans see a technical bounce. Live cattle consolidating after new contract highs, lower in hogs. @NollFamilyFarm joins @michellerookag