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Dairy Margin Protection Program Reforms for Feed Costs

House Ag Committee Chairman Michael Conaway (R-Texas) outlined the key areas for the next farm bill at the recent Commodity Classic and indicated the industry would likely have a plan of action for MPP reforms. Sure enough, the NMPF released its recommendations this week.House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway (R-Texas) outlined the key areas for the upcoming farm bill at the recent Commodity Classic. He highlighted three main issues: cotton, the county Ag Risk Coverage (ARC) shallow loss program and the dairy Margin Protection Program (MPP). Conaway indicated that the industry, both producers and processors, would likely have a plan of action for MPP reforms. Sure enough, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) then rele...

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Market Commentary: War and Easter Exit Strategy

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Poultry Production Rebounds on Heavier Weights

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May 26 Corn closed at $4.5225/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $5.9825/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.635/bushel, down $0.05 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $315.2/short ton, down $3 fr...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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livestock

Poultry Production Rebounds on Heavier Weights

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feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

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May 26 Corn closed at $4.5225/bushel, down $0.02 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $5.9825/bushel, up $0.0075 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.635/bushel, down $0.05 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $315.2/short ton, down $3 fr...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

May 26 Corn closed at $4.5425/bushel, down $0.035 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Wheat closed at $5.975/bushel, down $0.1875 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.685/bushel, down $0.025 from yesterday's close.  May 26 Soymeal closed at $318.2/short ton, up $1.8...

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