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Oil Testing Offers Value: Like a Blood Test for Tractors and Combines
Oil Testing Offers Value: Like a Blood Test for Tractors and Combines

Oil and fluid testing answers both short- and long-term questions about the internal condition of engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems.

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Still Waiting on SAF Announcement

While the White House aims to boost production of SAF, it has faced challenges in defining rules for tax credits, particularly for crop-based forms of the fuel.

Corn Prices Higher After USDA's Bullish Reports, Soybeans Flat: Where Do the Markets go Now?
Corn Prices Higher After USDA's Bullish Reports, Soybeans Flat: Where Do the Markets go Now?

Grains end mixed with strong gains in corn in reaction to USDA's 90 million acre estimate and lower than expected stocks. But how much higher can corn go? Garrett Toay, AgTraderTalk, shares his thoughts.

Where Did All the Corn Acres and Principal Crop Acres Go? The Two Biggest Questions from USDA's Big Prospective Plantings Report
Where Did All the Corn Acres and Principal Crop Acres Go? The Two Biggest Questions from USDA's Big Prospective Plantings Report

USDA says farmers intend to plant 90 million acres of corn this year, which is lower than the trade expected prior to USDA's big Prospective Plantings report.

USDA Shocks the Markets with 90 Million Corn Acre Estimate:  Where do Corn and Soybean Prices Go From Here?
USDA Shocks the Markets with 90 Million Corn Acre Estimate: Where do Corn and Soybean Prices Go From Here?

USDA provides bullish reports for corn, but neutral to bearish for soybeans and wheat. Brian Splitt, AgMarket.Net, has details.

APHIS Now Thinks Wild Birds Are to Blame for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza's Arrival on Four U.S. Dairies
APHIS Now Thinks Wild Birds Are to Blame for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza's Arrival on Four U.S. Dairies

The livestock industry continues to grapple with the first confirmed cases of HPAI in cattle, while federal and state agencies continue to assure consumers there's no concern about the safety of the U.S. milk supply.

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Weekly overview of ag commodity market news & price action compiled by Austin Schroeder with Brugler Marketing. Not intended as trading advice. Actions taken are responsibility of the reader.

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Traders Await New News From Today’s All Important USDA Report.

Today’s USDA report is often regarded as one of the more meaningful reports of the year which often comes with volatile market reactions. Will we see the same this year?

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Cattle Futures Under Heavy Pressure on Tuesday

Cattle futures trade sharply lower in Tuesday’s session. How much more downside is left?

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Grain Markest Slide Lower Ahead of the USDA Report

Corn and soybean futures had a weaker close on Tuesday which has led to follow-through pressure in the early morning trade. Where's support?