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It would appear that combine operators found another gear last week as corn harvest progress has finally pushed well ahead of average. Knocking out 16% more corn, the harvest has moved up to 41% complete.  The 5-year average is 32%.  Bean progress was by no means sluggish as 23% more…

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Grain and soy bulls suffered the first serious punishment in the past couple weeks yesterday, but at least a few of them have returned from the woodshed this morning.  If the treatment yesterday is a sign of what the future holds in store is yet to be determined, and we…

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Grain and soy bulls suffered the first serious punishment in the past couple weeks yesterday, but at least a few of them have returned from the woodshed this morning.  If the treatment yesterday is a sign of what the future holds in store is yet to be determined, and we…

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While markets are open for business, this being Columbus Day, it is a federal holiday, so we will be absent any updates from the USDA.  Of course, we of Norwegian heritage recognize that October 12, 1492, was not the first time someone had crossed the Atlantic and set foot in…

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While markets are open for business, this being Columbus Day, it is a federal holiday, so we will be absent any updates from the USDA.  Of course, we of Norwegian heritage recognize that October 12, 1492, was not the first time someone had crossed the Atlantic and set foot in…

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