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PostedWe're tracking increased input costs, another round of spring precipitation and watching for a Fed rate decision during the week of April 26.
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PostedCrude and product futures slid Friday but still ended with large advances for the week as the chance for a swift conclusion to the Middle East conflict appeared dim amid the largest oil supply disruption in history.
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PostedWhile online presence is valuable, local conversations and community engagement are just as important in advocating for agriculture.
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What DTN Is Watching
Reports for Friday include USDA's Food Price Outlook at 10 a.m. CDT. In the afternoon, USDA will also release their monthly Cold Storage and Poultry Slaughter reports, as well as their annual Dairy Products report, all at 2 p.m. CDT. Finally, at 2:30 p.m. CDT, CFTC will release their weekly Commitments of Traders report, updating positions as of Tuesday, April 21.
WeatherA storm system has moved up into the Canadian Prairies where pockets of moderate to heavy snow will be falling throughout the day. Some of that snow will get into Montana as well. The cold front to the system will push through the Midwest with scattered showers and thunderstorms, but will be more widespread along the southern end of the front. Storms Friday morning are still holding together and are forecast to remain so as they move through the Delta throughout the day. Some heavy rain and severe weather will be possible with these storms.
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