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• ▸Butter prices increased to $1.4875 at CME.
• ▸Nonfat dry milk is contributing to higher cash dairy prices.
• ▸Dry whey prices saw a slight decrease to $0.67.
• ▸Cheese block prices rose to $1.61, indicating strong demand.

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• ▸U.S. hay production is down due to lower yields.
• ▸Alfalfa and mixtures production decreased by 5%.
• ▸Other types of hay production dropped by 10%.
• ▸Weather issues are a significant contributing factor.

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• ▸Corn prices are predicted to stay above $4 this fall.
• ▸New crop contracts are approaching $5 per bushel.
• ▸Ed Usset believes a price floor has been established.
• ▸Prices may revisit June lows but won't drop below $4.

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• ▸China purchased over 80% of U.S. soybean export sales last week.
• ▸Favorable pricing has improved demand for U.S. soybeans.
• ▸New crop corn sales were down but still solid overall.
• ▸The dominance of China in soybean exports may affect pricing strategies.

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• ▸Armyworms and webworms are increasing in Kansas, threatening soybean yields.
• ▸Damage has been observed particularly in the southern regions of the state.
• ▸Crop health expert Jarrod Nicholson highlights the urgency of monitoring these pests.
• ▸The rising insect pressure could impact overall soybean production and market dynamics.

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• ▸Summer heat is reducing milk production, impacting cheese supply.
• ▸Strong protein demand is exacerbating the supply issue.
• ▸Processors are facing challenges securing milk for cheese production.
• ▸Short-term price boosts may not be sustainable long-term.

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• ▸Bayer has signed a licensing agreement with RAGT for hybrid wheat.
• ▸The partnership aims to enhance Bayer's wheat portfolio with new genetics.
• ▸Diverse germplasm from Europe will be introduced to the U.S. market.
• ▸This move could reshape the hybrid wheat landscape for U.S. farmers.

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• ▸CONAB raised Brazil's corn production estimate to 142.995 million tons.
• ▸This marks a 0.9% increase from July and a 1.3% rise from 2025.
• ▸Soybean production estimates have been slightly reduced.
• ▸The upward revision in corn is attributed to improved second crop yields.

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• ▸USITC maintains anti-dumping tariffs on fresh mushrooms from Canada.
• ▸An 8.26% tariff and a 2.84% countervailing duty are now in effect.
• ▸Imports accounted for 23% of U.S. fresh mushroom consumption in 2025.
• ▸Agaricus mushrooms, primarily grown in Pennsylvania and California, dominate U.S. production.

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• ▸George Sholtz questions the fairness of grant awards.
• ▸About a third of recipients hold influential positions.
• ▸Over 3,300 applications were submitted for the grants.
• ▸Concerns about transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

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• ▸Drought in Europe is severely affecting crop yields.
• ▸The latter stages of crop growth have been particularly impacted.
• ▸Global grain supplies are now in question due to these weather conditions.
• ▸Potential ripple effects on grain prices and availability are anticipated.

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• ▸Cattle futures are lower as direct business approaches.
• ▸Feeders are particularly affected by rising corn prices.
• ▸October live cattle prices fell to $223.80.
• ▸December live cattle prices decreased to $222.80.