Corn was 5% planted as of Sunday, April 12, and winter wheat was rated 34%
good to excellent, according to USDA NASS's weekly Crop Progress report
released on Monday.
BUSDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
With supplies of lean beef extremely thin, last week, choice cuts were
cheaper on average than select cuts.
1^Sort and Cull
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden spoke Monday to agricultural
journalists on fertilizer markets and USDA's reorganization plans. Vaden raised
broader concerns about market concentration, noting a small number of companies
dominate key fertilizer segments.
BVaden Challenges Mosaic Idling Plants
Aussie wheat output could drop sharply if El Nino forms as expected.
@^Ag Weather Forum
Western Iowa hog farmer Tanner Seuntjens, 33, received a 13-year federal
prison sentence for crop insurance fraud, theft, identity theft and witness
stalking, owing $1.7 million in restitution.
7^Farmer Jailed 13 Years for $1.7M Fraud
