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As if agricultural shippers did not have enough supply chain challenges, there is concern related to the diminished water levels along the inland waterway system that will impact barge transportation.

“If we cut 20 seconds on every fill, and we do 50 fill ups in a day— we save 25 minutes,” Cody Ray says. “That could be another 10 acres a day.”

Technology continues to march forward and, as Farm Journal Field Agronomist Ken Ferrie points out, managing the furrow has never been easier, as long as you take time to dial things in.

Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow & ranking member John Boozman are urging USDA to accelerate the expansion of margin protection tools.

Corn and wheat closed mostly higher on technical buying, with harvest pressure in soybeans. Livestock closed higher with a corrective bounce. Michelle Rook talks to Shawn Hackett of Hackett Financial Advisors.

Mostly higher markets except soybeans, as wheat sees a corrective bounce and pulls corn along. Livestock futures are seeing corrective buying. Michelle Rook talks to Pat Von Tersch of Professional Ag Marketing.

Ukraine is holding tough talks to ensure grain continues flowing from its Black Sea ports even after a deal on such exports expires next month, an adviser to the Ukrainian government said.

Grains open lower pressured by the higher dollar, corrective selling, harvest pressure and collapsing cash basis. Livestock try to bounce. Michelle Rook talks with Nick Tsiolis of Farmer’s Keeper.

USDA says the organizations were selected for their proven track records working with farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and grocery workers. The funds amount to $600 per person and will be dispersed in the fall.