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Grains start higher but row crops hit chart resistance and retrace. Wheat supported by China biz, oil up on Middle East conflict. Cattle start higher, then see profit taking. Darin Newsom, Barchart, has more.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Jesse Larios, a California cattle farmer, shares about his deep roots in agriculture and the contributions his Latino and Latina brothers and sisters have made in the industry.

Company leaders say this “solidifies CNH’s in-house precision, automation and autonomy technology, enabling us to continue Breaking New Ground for the agriculture and construction industries.”

AgDay TV Markets Now: Mike Zuzulo, Global Commodity Analytics, talks about why grains soared after the USDA Reports and what it will take to continue that momentum.

The October WASDE was slightly bullish for soybeans and corn, bearish for wheat. However, the markets rallied after the WASDE led by soybeans.

Weather woes took a huge bite out of corn yield potential this season, especially in northeast Iowa and parts of western Illinois. Where farmers got timely rains, the yield reports coming in are not as wide-ranging.

Corn yields can swing 100 bu. to the positive or negative in some hybrids today based on nitrogen use that supports kernel depth. Tune into hybrid characteristics, and avoid “gapping” nitrogen and volatilization.

Soybeans up as U.S. stocks unchanged, global stocks cut. Corn carryover also sees a deeper drop. Wheat follows despite bearish report. Cattle price in steady to higher cash. Mike Zuzulo, Global Commodity Analytics.

November soybeans rose 37 1/2 cents to $12.90, the highest close since Sept. 28, after reaching a near four-month low overnight.

This blog describes some steps taken in local and state jurisdictions to restrain the rate of groundwater withdrawal, but most parts of the country have taken no action in this area. A more holistic approach is needed.