Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Ltd. is preparing for the possibility of a strike by some 3,300 workers next month, as the clock ticks toward a negotiation deadline.

Winter wheat sees some profit taking Monday pulling down corn. While Shawn Hackett, Hackett Financial Advisors says soybeans follow meal higher. Profit taking in cattle. And what’s driving the rally in metals?

The Department of Labor finalized a new rule for agricultural workers in the U.S. under the H-2A visa program, which will take effect on June 28.

Ken Ferrie says 37% of seed corn samples he’s reviewed fall below good quality levels; 11% fall into the poor category. He advises retaining 2 lb. of each questionable lot until stand establishment can be evaluated.

Machinery Pete makes a trio of John Deere tractors his weekly Pete’s Pick of the Week. He also shares advice for farming’s next generation and information on an upcoming auction.

Cattle start higher on strong cash before end of month profit taking sets in. Corn and wheat also consolidate with an eye on weather while soybeans move higher. Brad Kooima, Kooima Kooima Varilek has details.