Soil moisture is a growing problem for large areas of the country,
especially in the Plains, South and Southeast.
BAg Weather Forum
Corn was 11% planted, soybeans were 12% planted and winter wheat was rated
30% good to excellent as of Sunday, April 19, according to USDA NASS' weekly
Crop Progress report released on Monday.
BUSDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
In this equipment roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at high diesel
costs hitting returns; March equipment sales down; reports that Cat buys
Monarch technology; Fieldwork Robotics readying an autonomous picker; new
equipment from KIOTI and Loftness; and Kubota offering $50,000 grants.
=^Equipment Roundup
The popularity of raw, unpasteurized milk, can raise questions about its
safety.
6Ask the Vet
It's too early to say whether the spring high is in for the fed cash
cattle market. However, if support doesn't develop from both a fundamental and
technical sense, it's going to be difficult for the market to trade much higher.
4^Sort and Cull
