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• ▸Soybean prices are increasing due to weather forecasts predicting hot and dry conditions.
• ▸The current weather is critical for soybean crop development, impacting market prices.
• ▸Wheat prices are declining, creating a contrast with the rising soybean market.
• ▸Fund and technical buying are contributing to the upward trend in soybean prices.

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• ▸New crop soybeans reached new contract highs due to strong Chinese demand.
• ▸Wheat futures declined on profit-taking and potential Black Sea export deals.
• ▸Cattle placements increased, but marketings were down, indicating mixed signals.
• ▸Weather concerns linger, particularly affecting corn and soybean crops.

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• ▸Poultry production increased by 8% in June compared to last year.
• ▸Total production reached 4.751 billion pounds, with chicken as the primary contributor.
• ▸Higher slaughter numbers and heavier turkey weights drove the increase.
• ▸This trend may influence market conditions for poultry producers in the Delta region.

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• ▸Red meat in cold storage increased by 3% year-over-year.
• ▸Pork stocks rose by 9%, significantly impacting overall supply.
• ▸The total red meat cold storage reached 865.033 million pounds.
• ▸Changes in meat supply can influence feed demand for crops.

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• ▸The Lawful Hemp Protection Act is a significant legislative development for hemp.
• ▸Introduced by bipartisan representatives, it aims to clarify federal regulations.
• ▸The act could enhance protections for hemp producers and stimulate market growth.
• ▸This legislation follows the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp cultivation.

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• ▸September corn rose to $4.64 and 1/4, up 1/4 cent.
• ▸August soybeans increased to $12.48, up 10 and 1/2 cents.
• ▸September Chicago wheat declined to $6.78, down 18 and 1/4 cents.
• ▸Live cattle prices increased to $227.07, up $1.67.

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• ▸China is committed to purchasing 12 million tons of new crop soybeans.
• ▸Recent purchases from China are providing support for soybean futures.
• ▸The soybean market is reacting positively to these export commitments.
• ▸This trend may influence pricing and market dynamics moving forward.

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• ▸A central Illinois farmer is concerned about high fertilizer prices affecting 2027 decisions.
• ▸Thomas Perkins raises corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and cattle in Effingham County.
• ▸He doubts there will be relief in input costs before decisions need to be made.
• ▸This anxiety may lead to changes in planting and management strategies.

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• ▸Specialty crop producers face rising input costs similar to row crop farmers.
• ▸Financial challenges are affecting a wide range of crops, including strawberries.
• ▸The increase in costs could lead to changes in crop production strategies.
• ▸Market pressures may influence the sustainability of specialty crop farming.

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• ▸Only a third of USDA specialty crop funding has been distributed.
• ▸Eligibility issues are limiting access for many farms.
• ▸The August 7th deadline is approaching, increasing urgency.
• ▸Specialty crop producers are facing significant challenges in accessing relief.

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• ▸Zack Smith is harvesting his first oat crop in Winnebago County, Iowa.
• ▸He reports yields exceeding expectations by 20 to 25 bushels.
• ▸Equipment breakdowns caused some delays in the harvest process.
• ▸The positive yield could impact local oat market dynamics.

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• ▸U.S. imposes tariffs on 60 economies over forced labor issues.
• ▸Agriculture Secretary Rollins links tariffs to boosting American cotton demand.
• ▸Wheat markets are volatile due to geopolitical tensions, especially in Ukraine.
• ▸The impact of tariffs on agricultural trade dynamics remains uncertain.