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DTN Closing Grain Comments

Wheat Prices Push Higher a Fifth Day, Boosted By Weather Concerns

July KC wheat closed up 15 3/4 cents at $6.30, just short of the highest close in three months as wheat prices continue to show concerns about possible areas of adverse conditions. December corn was down 2 cents and November soybeans were up a half-cent, trading quieter after closing three days higher.

AgHost Livestock Close

AgHost Livestock Close

The livestock complex fell victim to yet another day of lower closes thanks to more developmentsseenin the HPAI virus story. A little cash cattle tradewas reportedin the South at $182, which is steady with last week's weighted average.

DTN Daily Feedstuffs Comments

DDG, Cash Soybean Meal Prices Mixed; Soybean Oil Lower Last Week

DDG and cash soybean meal prices were mixed last week, while soybean oil was lower.

DTN Closing Dairy Comments

March Inventory Remains Close to a Year Ago

Milk futures were under significant pressure for the second consecutive day with good trading volume. The March Cold Storage report was friendly for cheese and neutral for butter.

DTN Daily Ethanol Comments

EIA: US Ethanol Production, Supply Declined Last Week

Overall ethanol production in the United States averaged 954,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the week ended April 19.

DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends

All Major Fertilizer Prices Continue Higher for Fourth Consecutive Week

For the fourth consecutive week, average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were higher compared to last month, though none were up significantly.

DTN Closing Cotton Commentary

Cotton Trades Quiet Range

The cotton market appears to be forming a possible technical low.

DTN Plains, Prairies Opening Comments

Crop Prices Steady to Lower Early Wednesday

December corn is down 1/4 cent, November soybeans are down 2 cents and November canola is down C$0.70 per metric ton. July Minneapolis wheat is down 1/4 cent, July Chicago wheat is down 3 cents and July KC wheat is down 1/4 cent. The June Canadian dollar is down $0.0014 at $0.7312.

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