Consumer prices in the U.S. rose 0.4% on a monthly basis in September, the highest reading in three months, and twice the market expectation of a 0.2% gain.

After six months of “extensive” input from industry leaders, the council has decided, over the course of the next five years, $10 million will be dedicated to workforce and program development plans.

This was a familiar scene in fields across the Midwest this season. Not only did volunteer corn impact soybean yields, agronomists say it sheltered rootworm eggs that can overwinter and infest corn crops next spring.

Brian Splitt, AgMarket.Net, says: USDA cut export demand for corn, ethanol and soybeans. That’s going to be the theme — a lower crop but also demand.

Grains end mostly higher after a reversal in outside markets & Russia’s threat to exit the export deal. Livestock mostly lower, despite firm cash. Michelle Rook talks to Mike Zuzulo of Global Commodity Analytics.

How can you maximize your hours in the field? Listen to an audio book or two. Regardless of your interests, there are great books that can make the hours slip away.