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The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a new rule updating how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) is set for H-2A agricultural guest workers, which applies to all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
October is a big month for barge transportation on the Mississippi River, but restrictions are in place and the weather forecast shows little promise for improving water levels.
Corn and soybeans saw action on either side of unchanged overnight, facing a modest increase in selling pressure going into the break.
Record-high temps likely in Midwest, Northern Plains
Released yesterday, Virginia Tech’s 2025 Global Agricultural Productivity Report reveals concerning trends in agricultural productivity, especially in the United States.
Dry conditions in the upper midwest developing
Corn and soybeans had an indecisive tone in overnight trade, seeing action on either side of unchanged.
This week’s table includes updated monthly forecasts
High heat coming for eastern half of U.S.
For the first time since 2019, the federal government has shutdown, immediately hitting farm operations by halting key USDA payments and services across the country.
Corn, soybeans and wheat each saw followthrough selling pressure overnight.
U.S. government shutdown prompts some risk aversion
USDA’s harvested acres estimate drove 62% of the production increase
Markets remain under pressure amid higher than expected corn stocks.
USDA reported quarterly corn stocks data as of Sept. 1 were nearly 200 million bu. higher than the average analyst estimate, while soybeans were slightly below. Wheat production also surpassed pre-report expectations.