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See all of the report data, coverage and analysis of USDA’s Oct. 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) and Crop Production reports.
The grain markets are in a constant lull, says R.J. O’Brien’s Chris Modaff. He shares what is needed to add some action back into the markets.
Here’s the advice Mark Gold of Top Third Ag Marketing gave farmers at 2013 Corn College in Coldwater, Mich. He spoke with Farm Journal Radio’s Pam Fretwell.
See which states are making the most harvest progress.
The corn and wheat markets saw a weaker trade for the week as May corn closed nearly $.30 lower, while the wheat market slipped $.15 lower.
Corn prices jumped Friday on rumors that China had taken advantage of a recent price break to secure U.S. corn.
Wheat harvest is kicking off in major wheat growing areas, while wrapping up in the South. As combines roll, growers are facing below break-even prices, even with the recent Chinese buying spree.
John Phipps says until recently, the idea of reviving ways to idle acres was looking less unthinkable. With growing crop supplies, the revival of a set-aside program is now entering the conversation again.
Today on Farm Journal Live: the latest on the court decision rescinding the label for dicamba from Sonja Begemann and Ken Ferrie and an update on China trade from Senator Chuck Grassley.
Grains receiving good export news. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reporting a couple of flash sales on Friday. One includes 163,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Mexico.