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