Corn was rated 57% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated
58% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Aug. 30. Spring wheat harvest
reached 77% complete.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday released decisions on
34 small-refinery exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard, totaling about 1.8
billion renewable identification number gallons.
BEPA Exempts 1.76B RIN Gallons in 2025
Crown rot is showing up in Midwest corn fields. Agronomists recommend
farmers scout for the disease now to prioritize infected fields for early
harvest.
FScout Now for Crown Rot in Corn Fields
A new federal insurance option aims to give ranchers greater financial
protection when choosing to retain heifers for breeding as USDA works to
encourage growth in the nation's beef herd.
BNew Insurance for Breeding Heifers
Thanks to the help of continued trader support, both the live cattle and
feeder cattle contracts ended Monday's market higher, although concerns still
loom regarding the market's stability.
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