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Wheat sees bounce on weather, dollar

Soybeans were mixed. There is a lot of talk about tariff negotiations during the session, with no official changes were reported. New higher U.S. tariffs against were still set to go effect this Wednesday and Beijing doesn’t seem to be backing off its rhetoric... Read More.

Soybeans, wheat see dollar pressure

Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling, along with the higher trade in the dollar during the session. Beans continue to monitor harvest activity and yield numbers in Argentina and Brazil. The USDA’s updated supply, demand, and production report and CONAB’s new... Read More.

Wheat up on weather concerns, lower dollar

Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts down and deferred months up. Brazil’s harvest is close to 70% complete and harvest conditions are favorable in most of Argentina. Export demand for U.S. beans is slow, largely because of the South American price advantage. The USDA’s... Read More.

Weakening U.S. dollar a positive for US exports

Ag economist Ben Brown with the University of Missouri says the weakening U.S. dollar could have a positive impact on ag exports. “We as consumers love a strong dollar. It makes our buying power even much more so. We can buy more product with... Read More.

Wheat sees profit taking, dollar pressure

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. There’s more rain in the forecast for parts of Argentina, but it does look like weather earlier in the season has trimmed yield potential. Harvest conditions look good in Brazil with activity about 25% complete.... Read More.

Wheat moves higher on lower dollar, weather concerns

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, but not enough to escape a lower week-to-week close. Argentina’s crop rating was down on the week, even with improved rainfall in some areas. That justifies some recent declines in crop production projections and could... Read More.

Making the Best Choices for Your Fertilizer Dollar 

Soaring fertilizer prices are causing farmers to make tough choices when trying to get the most value from their fertilizer dollar. On this episode, an expert with AgroLiquid says there are strategic ways to optimize efficiency and manage soil imbalances, even in a challenging... Read More.

Sept. 11 Dillons Dollar Day at the State Fair

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of the most popular days at the fair is here...Dillons dollar day! Either get into the fair for free with your Dillons Plus Card or for $1 per person.If you don't have a physical card, you can use... Read More.

Dillons Dollar Day at State Fair to Feature New Carnival Offer​

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Dillon’s Dollar Day at the Kansas State Fair will be Monday, Sept. 11.​ This year on Dillons Dollar Day, there will be a special Midway Wristband that allows unlimited rides that day for $25. This wristband will replace the one-ticket-per-ride offer from previous... Read More.

New $80 Million Dollar Manufacturing Plant Announced for Maize

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) – State officials have announced that a new $80 million manufacturing plant will be built in south-central Kansas. Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, the nation’s top manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings, will build the facility in Maize.... Read More.