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• ▸Senate markup of the 2026 Farm Bill is underway, crucial for agricultural policy.
• ▸Key provisions include expanded livestock disaster assistance and year-round E15 sales.
• ▸The Senate's version must reconcile with the House-passed bill for final approval.
• ▸The urgency is heightened as the 2018 Farm Bill approaches its expiration.

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• ▸Bipartisan support is crucial for advancing year-round E15.
• ▸Senator Deb Fischer emphasizes the importance of this provision.
• ▸The inclusion could enhance biofuel availability and impact fuel prices.
• ▸Farmers may benefit from increased demand for corn used in ethanol production.

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• ▸The National Cotton Council is advocating for financial assistance for cotton farmers.
• ▸They support the House budget resolution and are urging the Senate to act.
• ▸This request comes amid ongoing challenges in the cotton market.
• ▸The outcome could affect cotton growers' financial stability, particularly in the Delta region.

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• ▸China's soybean purchases are consistent with historical trends.
• ▸The timing of these purchases is typical as the new crop year approaches.
• ▸Ben Brown emphasizes that this buying behavior is not unusual.
• ▸Stable demand from China could influence U.S. soybean market conditions.

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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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• ▸Corn and soybean prices are under pressure from improving weather and yield estimates.
• ▸Private estimates suggest corn yields could be above trend, impacting market sentiment.
• ▸Fresh corn exports to Mexico were reported at 4.7 million bushels.
• ▸Wheat saw short covering amid concerns about Black Sea export disruptions.

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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.