Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, says corn and soybeans are up after the news of 80 million bushels of corn sales and 6.4 million bushels of soybeans sales. Cattle opened higher before profit taking and hedge pressure set in.

Lust, larceny, and massive sheds. Steve Snow collared a ring of shed poachers red-handed.

The research underscores the importance of thoughtful consideration regarding the impacts of tariffs and tariff retaliation on U.S. farms and rural communities, as the potential consequences could be far-reaching and long-lasting.

One reason for the continuation of the tariffs “is we really haven’t seen the PRC make any changes to its fundamental systemic structural policies that would make sense for us to provide any relaxation,” she said.

Grain markets were lower again, trading back down to what may prove to be some “MUST HOLD” trading levels. Will support hold?

Parts of the Texas Panhandle, Kansas and Nebraska could get some rain as early as this weekend. Other parts of the Midwest might have some moisture relief as well by early next week.