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This map shows good-to-excellent condition ratings for corn by state, according to USDA NASS estimates released Monday. (DTN graphic by Kathy Myers)
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
7/7/2025 | 3:54 PM CDT
USDA Crop Progress: Corn Rated 74% Good to Excellent, Soybeans 66% Good to Excellent as of...
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Widespread improvements in pasture conditions were seen across the country last week, especially in Texas. Yet, some states continue to see drought conditions. (DTN graphics by Kathy Myers)
Rain Boosts Pastures
7/7/2025 | 4:41 PM CDT
Western Cattle Regions See Major Pasture Improvement While Southwest Drought Persists
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The cattle complex was well supported through Monday's close as traders aggressively pushed the futures contracts higher. (DTN ProphetX chart)
Sort and Cull
7/7/2025 | 3:42 PM CDT
Cattle Contracts Charge Into New Week
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A customer in Japan examines a package of beef from the U.S. On Monday, President Donald Trump announced Japan and South Korea could face 25% tariffs starting Aug. 1 for all imported products. The countries are the No. 5 and No. 6 markets for U.S. agricultural goods. (DTN file photo)
Trump, Trade and New Tariffs
7/7/2025 | 2:12 PM CDT
Extending Trade Talks, Trump Posts Letters Declaring 25% Tariffs on Japan, South Korea
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People in rural communities have relatively strong historical and social ties. People often know each other. They interact at church or community functions, and play school sports together or against one another. They mingle at college. (Image by tupangato, Budi Yanto, Getty Images)
Family Business Matters
7/7/2025 | 11:58 AM CDT
How You Can Become the Employer of Choice
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  1. USDA Crop Progress: Corn Rated 74% Good to Excellent, Soybeans 66% Good to...

  2. Western Cattle Regions See Major Pasture Improvement While Southwest Drought...

  3. Cattle Contracts Charge Into New Week

  4. Extending Trade Talks, Trump Posts Letters Declaring 25% Tariffs on Japan, South...

  5. How You Can Become the Employer of Choice

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USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report

USDA Crop Progress: Corn Rated 74% Good to Excellent, Soybeans 66% Good to Excellent as of July 6

This map shows good-to-excellent condition ratings for corn by state, according to USDA NASS estimates released Monday. (DTN graphic by Kathy Myers)

Corn was rated 74% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 66% in...

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The cattle complex was well supported through Monday's close as traders aggressively pushed the futures contracts higher. (DTN ProphetX chart)

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A customer in Japan examines a package of beef from the U.S. On Monday, President Donald Trump announced Japan and South Korea could face 25% tariffs starting Aug. 1 for all imported products. The countries are the No. 5 and No. 6 markets for U.S. agricultural goods. (DTN file photo)

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