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Corn, Soy Basis Levels Weaken

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First Corn Crop Ratings vs. Ratings at End of July and Yields

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Groundwater Not a Lasting Answer Everywhere

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One-Size-Fits-All Farm Subsidy

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Dryness Causes Holiday Concern

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Corn Market Tumble Continues

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Harrington's Sort & Cull

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Vetoes and Brazil's Forestry Code

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Forget Brazil's Strengths, Let's Look At Its Weaknesses

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Summer Hands

Contract Month Last Chg High Low
ELEC. CORN[10] Jul-12 562'6 0'2 568'2 557'0
Dec-12 518'2 0'6 522'4 512'4
ELEC. SOYBEANS[10] Jul-12 1378'0 -8'6 1394'4 1373'2
Nov-12 1295'6 2'2 1302'0 1285'2
ELEC. WHEAT[10] Jul-12 649'6 -7'0 661'2 644'2
Dec-12 688'4 -6'4 699'2 682'0
ELEC. HRW WHEAT[10] Jul-12 671'0 -7'0 680'6 665'4
Dec-12 711'4 -6'0 719'4 705'0
ELEC. HRS WHEAT[10] Jul-12 768'0 -3'6 774'6 767'0
Dec-12 770'0 -3'6 775'2 770'0
LIVE CATTLE[10] Jun-12 117.850s 0.200 118.450 117.550
Aug-12 119.600s 0.500 119.950 119.150
FEEDER CATTLE[10] Aug-12 157.575s -0.925 159.600 157.550
Sep-12 158.675s -0.800 158.675 158.675
MILK CLASS III[10] May-12 15.27s 0.00 --- ---
Jul-12 16.01s -0.34 --- ---
ELEC. COTTON # 2[10] Jul-12 72.85 0.05 73.15 72.03
Oct-12 --- --- --- ---
Wed, May 30, 2012 8:24 AM CDT    *Quotes are in market time.
Delay is indicated in brackets.
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DTN Early Word Grains Overnight Rally Stalls, Grains Move Lower 5/30 6:00AM
Corn futures are lower on the electronic session at 6 a.m. CDT; soybeans futures lower; wheat lower.
Weather
Rain, Cool for Northern Plains Wed. 5/30 6:12AM
Rain and cool conditions expected in the Northern and western Plains. The rest of U.S. crop areas will be dry.
Crops
Weekly Pest Update Mild Winter, Early Spring Produce Some Unusual Insect Activity 5/25 3:07PM
A mild winter and early spring have produced some unusual insect activity, with widespread reports of unusually high cutworm activity early in the season.
Seed Suppliers Join Hands Reduced Refuge Trait Stacks Go Independent
Weeds in Washington Herbicide Resistance Focus of National Forum
Pest Management - 2 Soybean Pests Start Early
Livestock
Pasture Fertility Biosolids Pump Up Pasture Fertility at a Fraction of the Cost 5/28 1:37PM
These are interesting days in the beef business. Cattle prices are at record levels, but expenses are sky-high and rising. What if there was a way to cut those costs, especially fertilizer?
Bad News Carrier Herd Rebuilding Putting More at Risk for Anaplasmosis
The Market's Fine Print What Would Upton Do?
Ask The Vet Udder Heritability
Land Management
Beans Vs. Cats High Feed Prices, Foreign Competition Drain Many Catfish Ponds 4/4 10:35AM
A decade ago, a drive north out of Belzoni, Miss., on U.S. Highway 49 had the feel of cruising on a causeway across a massive lake. On both sides of the highway were dozens of man-made ponds -- the view was of a virtual sea of catfish.
Law of the Land Foreclosures and Easements
Irrigation "Where" It Counts With Pumping Costs High, Farmers Make Every Drop of Water Work Overtime
Fortress Against the Flood Rotational Grazing Helps Decrease Effects of Floods
Farm Business
Double Crop the Americas - 1 Don't Cry for Argentina's Agriculture 5/29 1:50PM
Farming has been more profitable and predictable in the U.S. than Argentina recently, but that hasn't stopped a Missouri grower from expanding the family farm in South America.
Double Crop the Americas - 2 Farming in US Offers Advantages Over Argentina
Ag Interest Rate Snapshot
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Equipment
LightSquared Files Bankruptcy Company Plans to Continue Pursuit of Network 5/15 1:35PM
LightSquared lists between $100 million and $500 million in debt spread out between 50 and 99 unsecured creditors. It was feared the company's planned wireless network would interfere with GPS signals and precision ag.
Ask The Mechanic Problems Putting Engine Back Together
Global Is Good Farm Equipment Manufacturers Reap Benefits of Strong Ag Economy
Farming the "Smart" Way Cell Phones, Internet Technology Increases Efficiency
Ag Policy
Call for Action on Farm Bill More Than 40 Senators Join Letter Seeking Floor Debate 5/15 12:11PM
A group of 44 senators have written Senate leaders asking for them to bring the farm bill to the floor for debate.
Stabenow Sees June Debate Ag Chairwoman Still Wants to Work With Southerners on Changes
ARC Program Targeted in House Lawmakers Seek Options for Commodity Programs
Adding Up Farm Bill Cuts Commodity Cuts Make Up Lion's Share of Savings
Farm Life
Woodbury: Farm Family Business War and Peace in the Family Business 5/29 11:10AM
In the family business, peace begins with the presence of good communication. If you don't have it, then sooner or later, war is what you will get.
Farm Safety Reminders for Summer Recent Accidental Deaths Focus on Need for More Farm Safety
Spring on the Quinn Farm Planting on the Quinn Farm Almost Complete
View From the Cab Mother Nature Unleashes Heat, Dryness on Ky., Hail on Northeast Neb.
Featured Column
Kub's Den Backyarditis 5/29 12:31PM
A back yard full of nice green grass may tempt you to be bearish on your crops, but leaving out consideration of the wider weather picture may lead you astray in you market assessment.
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55°F
Feels like: 55  °F
Wind: N at 10  mph
Dew Point: 42  °F
Humidity: 62 %
Sky Cover: Partly Cloudy
Observed at  OMAHA, NE (KOMA)Wed 7:52AM
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Law of the Land Who Is Responsible For Road Repair? 5/4 10:44AM
Logging trucks of another landowner creating road problems.