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Union Pacific is pursuing an acquisition of Northfolk Southern but will have to meet an elevated standard before being approved. The merger could be in opposition to President Trump’s executive order on monopolies.

It’s time to test soil for soybean cyst nematode. Take advantage of SCN Action Month this October to learn about SCN mitigation.

Hear from farm equipment manufacturing leaders and find out how companies are managing the additional costs and keeping products flowing to farmer-customers.

Oliver Sloup & Marlin Bohling bring you a midweek market update: Agricultural commodity markets have settled into a range to start a new month of trade, as traders await new news. Precious metals have been on a tear to start the month, with gold marking new contract highs and silver trading to the highest price in 14 years.

Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says corn saw some profit taking after hitting chart resistance as the December contract neared $4.25, which coincided with the 38% retracement level.

Kernel depth and fill contribute significantly to yield in newer hybrids. It’s one reason a ‘Hail Mary’ fungicide pass might still offer ROI and keep corn standing until combines roll.

Considering soybean seed treatment? Learn about common types and how they can maximize emergence, strengthen plants and reduce pest pressure.

Global bonds yields are on the rise (lower prices).

Rich Nelson, Chief Strategist with Allendale, Inc. says corn was lower Wednesday, seeing some profit taking after getting overbought but the rest of the grain and livestock complex were also lower.

Even with talk of shrinking soybean yields due to the dry weather pattern that shut out rain for much of the Midwest and Mid-South in August, one fact remains: China still isn’t buying U.S. soybeans.