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Pro Farmer estimates the U.S. corn crop at 14.979 billion bu. using an average yield of 181.1 bu. per acre. We estimate the U.S. soybean crop at 4.740 billion bu. at an average yield of 54.9 bu. per acre.
Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 164.9 bu. per acre. Pod counts in a 3’x3’ square averaged 1,036.59.
Decision to move to binding arbitration met with opposition from the New Democratic Party, which traditionally supports unions
Observations from Day 3 of the eastern leg of Crop Tour.
Preliminary results from Tour leaders and consultants on the eastern and western legs.
Observations and perspective from Chip and Denny’s route through central and southeastern Iowa.
Canada strike: Major economic/sector impacts in Canada and U.S.
Weekly corn and soybean sales during the week ended Aug. 15 each topped pre-report expectations at 1.3 MMT and 1.7 MMT, respectively.