WOTUS Repealed, Will Get ‘Redefined,’ EPA Says

On Thursday, a 2015 rule that expanded the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act was formally revoked.

Trade War With China An Anchor On Cotton Prices

Cotton futures prices rose on Thursday with the nearby and December contracts topping $62 per CWT. While that's a significant market move, the industry has seen prices sputter this year in the wake of a turbulent trade dispute between the U.S. and China.

Nitrogen tip: Choose anhydrous

Anhydrous ammonia works best for fall applications, but is vulnerable to loss. See how applying with N-Serve can protect it at NitrogenMaximizers.com.

REPORT: China Buys At Least 10 Cargoes Of U.S. Soybeans

The commodity markets took off on Thursday after Reuters reported Chinese importers bought at least 10 cargoes of U.S. soybeans. It equals about 600,000 mt of soybeans. It happened amid rumors an interim trade deal with China was in the works.

September USDA Reports Show U.S. Crop Trending Down

Ahead of the Sept. 12 USDA Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE), market analysts weren’t expecting major slashes to corn and soybean yield estimates.

Root Zone Moisture Mostly Dry In Southeast Despite Dorian

Did the Southeast get dumped with rain after Dorian? The AgDay weather team takes a look at the root zone moisture map.

A Global Look At African Swine Fever

When it comes to discussing African swine fever (ASF), it’s almost easier to say where the virus isn’t rather than where it is. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 40 countries have reported the deadly virus either in wild or domestic pigs during the past five years.

Location
Craighead County, Arkansas

Corn yields in this area have been above average with several reports of 250-280 bushels per acre. Most of the corn here is non gmo corn. Rice harvest just beginning with good yields reported also. Soybean cutting not far away and cotton harvest about a month away.

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