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Business & Inputs

A Bunge soybean facility near Council Bluffs, Iowa. Bunge reported strong second-quarter earnings on Wednesday driven by robust oilseed crushing and meal demand. Company executives said heightened conflicts globally -- especially in the Black Sea with Ukraine and Russia -- are causing shifts in where buyers turn for oilseeds such as sunflower oil. (DTN file photo by Chris Clayton)
Posted by Chris Clayton

In announcing Bunge's second quarter finances on Wednesday, the company's executives said strong soybean crushing margins, expanding renewable-fuel demand and geopolitical disruptions are collectively creating a favorable environment for global oilseed processors.

World & Policy

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SECAUCUS, N.J. (DTN) -- Oil futures snapped a three-day plunge to propel Brent crude back into $90 bbl territory Wednesday (7/29) as renewed military exchanges between U.S., regional, and Iranian forces caused tensions to soar again across the Middle East.

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Farm Life

Real-time crop tissue testing helps Chris Weaver get a handle on what nutrients are needed and when. He's been testing the system this year on his Finksburg, Maryland, farm. (DTN photo by Joel Reichenberger)
Posted by Pamela Smith

July has brought the heat for DTN's View From the Cab farmers. This week they discuss crop conditions, testing inputs and more.

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What DTN Is Watching

On Monday, USDA will release their usual Export Inspections report at 10 a.m. CDT. At 3 p.m. CDT, the weekly Crop Progress report will be released, updating state by state crop ratings following a stretch of hot and dry weather across the Grain Belt.

Weather

Another heatwave has gripped the middle of the country, making it extremely hot across the Plains where temperatures have been above the century mark since the weekend. A front moving through the north will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, especially in the Midwest, offering some relief from the heat.

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