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Abiotic stress could affect large areas of the U.S. this year. Plants need the right amount of sunlight, water, low/no salinity, and nutrient levels.

The grants are intended to increase domestic fertilizer production, strengthen competition and lower costs for U.S. farmers.

Grain and cattle futures end mostly lower on Friday and were lower for the week. Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing, says weather, crop ratings and what the funds want to do next will determine future market direction.

Corn futures closed lower each day this week in the biggest weekly loss since last July on the continuation chart. A portion of this week’s selling pressure can likely be attributed to long-term fundamentals...

Machinery and technology news briefs from the week of May 27, 2024.

The May Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor found even with improved commodity prices over the past month, ag economists’ views on the net farm income picture slightly eroded, falling to $110.4 billion in May.

Grains recover after three down days. Is this recovery all technical and will it last? Darin Newsom, Sr. Market Analyst for Barchart, says wheat has the best chance with concerns about drought in HRW areas.

Grain markets have been softer for much of the week but have found their footing in the overnight and early morning trade. Will the strength hold into the weekend?

Cattle and grains end lower so was it end of month profit taking or a trend change? Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek says cattle will recover but grains need a new weather story.