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• ▸Milk production in June increased by 2.4% in the top 24 states.
• ▸Total production reached 19.7 billion pounds.
• ▸The dairy herd size grew by 185,000 cows.
• ▸Per cow production rose by seven pounds year-over-year.

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• ▸Ethanol production averaged 1.133 million barrels per day last week.
• ▸This figure is the second highest on record, just below the all-time high.
• ▸Production increased by 39,000 barrels from the previous week and 37,000 from last year.
• ▸The rise in ethanol production could impact corn demand and pricing.

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• ▸Cody Brock is the new president of the Missouri Soybean Association.
• ▸Garrett Riekhof and Tory Meyr have been elected as vice president and secretary/treasurer, respectively.
• ▸The new leadership team was elected at the association's annual board meeting.
• ▸Changes in leadership may impact soybean advocacy and support in Missouri.

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• ▸Farmers welcome potential economic assistance but see it as temporary.
• ▸Focus is on opening trade to boost foreign customer base.
• ▸High input prices are squeezing profit margins for farmers.
• ▸The Missouri Soybean Association is advocating for stronger export markets.

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• ▸Cash dairy prices were mixed, indicating market volatility.
• ▸Dry whey prices rose, while blocks and barrels fell.
• ▸Butter prices increased slightly, suggesting demand may be stabilizing.
• ▸The mixed results could reflect broader supply chain issues in dairy.

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• ▸Farmers are focusing on nutrient efficiency due to high input costs.
• ▸Adam Baumann reports cutting back on nitrogen while maintaining corn yields.
• ▸Increased scrutiny of nutrient applications may reshape farming practices.
• ▸This trend reflects a broader adaptation strategy among farmers.

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• ▸Disease pressure in corn is variable due to inconsistent weather.
• ▸Some areas are experiencing drought, while others are very wet.
• ▸Farmers need to adapt their management strategies based on local conditions.
• ▸Monitoring weather patterns is essential for effective disease management.

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• ▸Record-setting El Nino expected to impact fall harvest
• ▸Strong El Nino could disrupt traditional weather patterns
• ▸Farmers may face challenges with crop yields and harvest timing
• ▸Water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific indicate strength of El Nino

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• ▸Western Corn Belt temperatures will cool, benefiting summer crops.
• ▸Above-normal temperatures persist in the Plains and South, posing risks.
• ▸Hot weather continues in the western U.S., affecting crop health.
• ▸Farmers should monitor these changes closely for crop management decisions.

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• ▸Grain moisture levels can lead to significant price discounts.
• ▸Delivery distance and wait times affect overall delivery costs.
• ▸Producers should evaluate total delivery time and costs together.
• ▸Storage options may provide flexibility but come with additional costs.

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• ▸Cash rents may not decrease despite profit pressures.
• ▸Production costs for corn and soybeans are rising.
• ▸Farmers face tighter margins this fall.
• ▸Negotiations could be more complex than usual.

Key points pulled from the episode

• ▸Missouri farmers report strong soybean pod filling as August begins.
• ▸Moderate temperatures this summer have contributed to positive crop conditions.
• ▸Kevin Mainord highlights the importance of recent weather patterns for crop health.
• ▸Optimism about harvest season could impact local agricultural markets.