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• ▸Soybeans and corn prices are under pressure from fund selling.
• ▸Traders are monitoring seasonal weather patterns closely.
• ▸The USDA will release updated production estimates soon.
• ▸Market contracts indicate potential downside objectives have been met.

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• ▸September corn prices fell to $4.36 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/2 cents.
• ▸September soybeans decreased to $11.56 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 cents.
• ▸Soybean meal and oil also saw declines, while Chicago wheat prices rose slightly.
• ▸The mixed trends in commodity prices suggest a cautious market sentiment.

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• ▸254.134 million broiler eggs were set for incubation last week, a 2% increase from last year.
• ▸Hatchability rates have slightly declined to 79.1%.
• ▸This trend suggests a strong outlook for chicken production in 2026.
• ▸Increased broiler placements could impact feed demand and market dynamics.

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• ▸Robby Meeker advises increased scouting for tar spot in corn.
• ▸Reports of the disease are expected to rise as August progresses.
• ▸The situation is not alarming yet, but vigilance is crucial.
• ▸Farmers in Illinois and Indiana are particularly affected.

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• ▸Ethanol production averaged 1.107 million barrels per day last week.
• ▸This production level is still higher than the same time last year.
• ▸Exports and stocks of ethanol have also increased compared to last year.
• ▸The recent dip in production does not overshadow the overall growth trend.

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• ▸New Canadian dairy tariffs could enhance U.S. export opportunities.
• ▸The tariffs are part of ongoing USMCA market access disputes.
• ▸U.S. dairy producers feel discriminated against in current trade.
• ▸The move aims to level the playing field for U.S. producers.

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• ▸Finstad is advocating for Prop 12 and E15 in the farm bill.
• ▸The inclusion of these provisions could impact biofuel markets.
• ▸Proposition 12 relates to animal welfare standards.
• ▸Year-round E15 could affect fuel prices and availability.

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• ▸Southern rust is a rapidly spreading disease affecting corn crops.
• ▸It thrives in warmer temperatures, which are prevalent this season.
• ▸Growers need to be proactive in managing this disease to protect yields.
• ▸The disease has a quick lifecycle of just seven days, increasing its threat level.

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• ▸Grassley supports year-round E15 to lower fuel prices.
• ▸The farm bill includes provisions for fertilizer market improvements.
• ▸Years of negotiations have led to the current draft of the bill.
• ▸E15 could significantly impact operational costs for farmers.

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• ▸U.S. ethanol exports reached 206.1 million gallons in June.
• ▸Exports increased by 9% from May, indicating strong market demand.
• ▸Canada and the E.U. are the primary destinations for U.S. ethanol.
• ▸The Netherlands plays a significant role in E.U. ethanol imports.

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• ▸USDA's first corn yield forecast is due on August 12, 2026.
• ▸Southern corn conditions show a divide: fair-to-good in the mid-South, poor in the Carolinas.
• ▸Eastern North Carolina is particularly at risk for below-trend yields due to recent weather stress.
• ▸Mid-South states like Alabama and Tennessee are expected to have comparatively favorable yields.

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• ▸Cattle futures increased at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
• ▸October live cattle rose by $1.17 to $227.90.
• ▸September feeder cattle gained $3.60, closing at $346.15.
• ▸Lower corn prices provided additional support for feeder cattle.