Page 15 - Crop Progress News Today

State-by-state hay summary reports trade activity and demand across the High Plains Journal's readership area of Colorado, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana.

Although weather is not as important to market direction this late in the game, the recent rain systems are deemed friendly as thry will keep producers from advancing harvest activity.

Prices have entered a holding pattern as harvest begins across the Corn Belt, and until concrete yield reports have emerged, prices may soften for a little while.

Mississippi River water levels are at historic lows – dropping even below where they were last year when barge transport came to a complete halt – and that means increased costs and slower delivery for farmers that need to get their crops to the Gulf.

Cool weather and recent rainfall continue to help this state lead the nation with 80% of the corn crop in good/excellent shape.

Prices have entered a holding pattern as harvest begins across the Corn Belt, and until concrete yield reports have emerged, prices may soften for a little while.

By Kirk Maltais --Soybeans for November delivery rose 0.5% to $13.04 1/4 a bushel, on the Chicago Board of Trade on Tuesday, with traders cautious about taking too firm of a stance on futures...

The House is set to debate the annual funding bill for USDA and FDA this week, even as a partial shutdown looms at the end of this week unless House Republicans and Democratic-controlled Senate can agree on a stopgap spending bill.

Analyst says harvest must progress further before selling pressure lets up.

China import report show surprises, the drought continues to extend its reach and a looming government shutdown have a hand on the markets.