Agriculture News
Day 1 observations from eastern Crop Tour consultant Mark Bernard.
Day 1 observations from eastern Crop Tour leader Brian Grete
Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 157.42 bu. per acre. Pod counts in a 3’x3' square averaged 1,013.
Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 183.94 bu. per acre. Pod counts in a 3’x3' square averaged 1,252.93.
Preliminary results from Tour leaders and consultants on the eastern and western legs.
Weekly export inspections for week ended Aug. 17 showed inspections within pre-report estimates for corn, soybeans and wheat. Corn and wheat inspections rose slightly on the week, while soybeans declined notably.
Monthly Rural Mainstreet Index reflects impact of rising interest rates on bank deposits.
Feedlot inventories declined from year-earlier levels for an 11th straight month.