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• ▸Projected losses of $32 billion for row crop producers in 2027
• ▸Farmers need to implement cost-cutting measures
• ▸John Newton discusses strategies for improving profitability
• ▸The financial challenges could impact the agricultural economy

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• ▸Soybean prices fell sharply due to rain forecasts and trade tensions with China.
• ▸Corn prices followed soybeans down, but remain technically stronger.
• ▸Wheat prices held up better amid concerns over Black Sea exports.
• ▸Cattle markets are recovering, showing strong gains this week.

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• ▸Soybean prices are down due to fund and technical selling.
• ▸Near-term weather forecasts are stable, but long-term outlooks are uncertain.
• ▸August is a critical month for soybean crops, heightening market volatility.
• ▸Rising crude oil prices could impact agricultural commodity markets.

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• ▸The Securing Ag Workforce Act aims to modernize the H-2A program.
• ▸Supporters assert it does not grant amnesty, countering Republican claims.
• ▸Concerns exist about offshoring food supply if labor issues are not addressed.
• ▸Labor availability is critical for maintaining production costs.

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• ▸September corn fell to $4.49, down 9.5 cents.
• ▸August soybeans decreased to $11.78, down 34 cents.
• ▸Live cattle prices increased slightly, while lean hogs dropped.
• ▸The decline in grain prices could affect planting decisions.

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• ▸Broiler placements fell to 194.539 million chicks last week.
• ▸Year-over-year hatchery numbers increased by 2%.
• ▸Hatchability rate remains steady at 79.3%.
• ▸Current placements are still ahead of 2025 projections.

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• ▸Drought conditions are expanding in South Dakota, affecting crop growers.
• ▸Corn and soybean producers are particularly concerned about yield potential.
• ▸Agronomist Stu Carlson emphasizes the need for rain to improve conditions.
• ▸The situation mirrors previous years of drought, raising familiar challenges.

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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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• ▸Crude oil prices surged due to conflict in Iran, affecting grain markets.
• ▸Corn and soybean futures are under pressure, while wheat shows slight gains.
• ▸Cattle prices are rising, contrasting with lower prices for lean hogs and cotton.
• ▸Potential rains in the upper Midwest could influence grain trade dynamics.

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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.