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Swamped fields leave farmers with tough planting choices. While weather will play a key part in the decision, so will the markets and USDA's updated Market Facilitation Program. (DTN photo by Pamela Smith)
Moving Parts Complicate Decisions
5/24/2019 | 2:32 PM CDT
Aid Package Adds New Complexity to Farmers' Prevented Planting Decisions
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Six consecutive years of good weather, plus a trade dispute with China, has DTN's national index of cash soybean prices near its lowest level in 11 years. On Thursday, USDA offered a plan to help farmers, but the lack of details raises a lot of questions about just how helpful it will be. (DTN ProphetX chart)
Todd's Take
5/24/2019 | 9:30 AM CDT
USDA Comes to the Rescue?
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The trade dispute with China doesn't appear close to resolution as the Trump administration agrees to spend $16 billion to help farmers get through the year. (DTN graphic)
Trade Aid Not a Solution
5/24/2019 | 11:45 AM CDT
Farm Groups Praise Aid, President, But Keep Asking for Long-Term Trade Resolution
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USDA released its May 1 Cattle on Feed report on Friday. (DTN/The Progressive Farmer file photo by Jim Patrico)
Cattle on Feed Report Summary
5/24/2019 | 2:14 PM CDT
May 1 Cattle on Feed Up 2%
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Alfalfa winterkill seems to be an issue this spring throughout Wisconsin and stretching into surrounding states such as northern Illinois and eastern Minnesota. (DTN file photo)
Spring Forage Update
5/24/2019 | 7:22 AM CDT
Cool, Wet Weather Slows Midwest Forage Growth
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  1. Aid Package Adds New Complexity to Farmers' Prevented Planting Decisions

  2. USDA Comes to the Rescue?

  3. Farm Groups Praise Aid, President, But Keep Asking for Long-Term Trade Resolution

  4. May 1 Cattle on Feed Up 2%

  5. Cool, Wet Weather Slows Midwest Forage Growth

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December MGEX spring wheat posted a weekly gain for the fourth straight week, up 17 1/4 cents this week and the largest move over this four-week period. The first study signals supportive commercial interest as the Dec19/March20 futures spread narrows to minus 12 1/2 cents. The lower study shows CFTC's reported noncommercial net-short position, with a late addition showing little change as of May 20. (DTN ProphetX)

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The Drought Severity and Coverage Index is currently at the lowest level observed in the United States Drought Monitor archives going back to 2000. (Photo courtesy of the National Drought Mitigation Center)

Goodbye Drought, Hello Mud

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