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Organized Rain Activity Expected for the Corn Belt Next Week

Scattered showers are accompanying near- to below-normal temps in the Midwest today. Overall crop stress has been limited thanks to the lack of heat and a very wet June.

Hogs Lower On Demand

Export sales suggest grain prices are in a value area, but trend of prices was still down. Hog prices reflect a slump in demand. The lower jobs number in today's report did not change a long-term economic growth trend.

Fewer Jobs Than Expected Added in July

A total of 209,000 non-farm payrolls were added in July, which is less robust than the 233,000 expected, but the same as its average monthly gain over the prior 12 months.

Truth About Trade: Looking Forward to Potatoes That Cut Waste

A new potato that is the result of some exciting innovative technology is almost ready for market – and it’s developed to reduce black spot bruising and browning when cut.

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40% of 2014-crop corn is sold

2014-Crop Corn Sales

Cash-only marketers are 40% sold and hedgers are 50% sold in the cash market.

70% of 2014-crop wheat is sold

2014-Crop Wheat Sales

Cash-only marketers are 70% sold and hedgers are 85% sold in the cash market.

50% of 2014-crop soybeans are sold

2014-Crop Soybean Sales

Cash-only marketers and hedgers are 50% sold in the cash market.

50% of 2014-crop cotton is sold

2014-Crop Cotton Sales

Cash-only marketers and hedgers are 50% sold in the cash market.