July 26, 2018

July 26, 2018 Good Morning, Prices on the CBOT are trading higher after President Trump and EU Commission President agreed to hold off on any new tariffs. However, it was the comment from Mr. Trump that the EU had agreed to “buy a lot of soybeans” that has the bean...

July 25, 2018

Good Morning, The corn market is trying to rebound from yesterday’s profit taking with nearby futures up 5 and deferred up 3-4. USDA Ag Sec Perdue announced the agency is authorized up to $12 billion in programs to assist US farmers disrupted by tariffs. The program...

July 24, 2018

Good Morning, Corn ratings came in unchanged yesterday afternoon for the US at 72% G/E. Silking was 81% vs the 5 year average of 62% and dough stage was also ahead of normal at 18% compared to 8% for the 5 year average. Wisconsin was rated at 83% G/E which is up 1%...

July 23, 2018

Good Morning, Favorable rains locally over the weekend have the crops looking very good in our area as we work thru the crucial pollination and development stage. The extended 6-10 day and 8-14 day forecast looks drier with temps above normal for the Corn Belt. The...

July 20, 2018

Good Morning,   Nice rains falling across the state overnight and this morning that will maintain or increase the size of this years crop. Most of our producers have said that their corn has tasseled or will be in the next week. This rain along with favorable...