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	AgChoice locations Click on the location manager name below to send email.   Weir AgChoice, East 620-396-8559 Weir AgChoice, West David Lloyd 620-396-8554       Parsons AgChoice David Lloyd 620-421-5110   Moran AgChoice Blue Mound Agchoice Hunter Walls 620-237-4668   Hepler AgChoice Hunter Walls 620-368-4347   Emporia Grain & Feed Grain bids 620-343-7562

	Welcome
	April 1, 2025 - NOTICE We have temporarily stopped receiving grain at AGChoice Emporia Feed and Grain (effective April 1) to allow us to thoroughly evaluate the equipment and repair needs. We won’t resume taking grain until further notice.    During this period, we will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the facility. We understand that this closure may cause inconvenience, and we apologize for any disruption it may cause to your activities.   Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at (620) 343-7562. Sincerely,     John Hyder Area Feed Manufacturing Supervisor MFA Incorporated

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	"Fine - a tax for doing wrong. Tax - a fine for doing fine." ~ Anon

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	DTN Farm Business
	Farmers Lose PP Buy-Up Under New Rule Wednesday, December 3, 2025 2:59PM CST The Federal Crop Insurance Corp. (FCIC) last Friday published a rule in the Federal Register dubbed "Expanding Access to Risk Protection" that made several changes to insurance policies. Among the changes is a provision that eliminates the option of buying-up prevented-planting coverage with policies. [Read Full News Story] Governor Highlights Enviro Cleanup Wednesday, December 10, 2025 4:22PM CST Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Tuesday visited with Mead residents to tout the state's progress in working with six seed companies now running the former AltEn ethanol plant's cleanup, the AltEn Facility Response Group. [Read Full News Story]

	This Day In History
	December 12, 1940 British troops conquer Sidi el-Barrani more info

	Did You Know?
	In 1796 the Public Land Act authorized Federal land sales to the public in minimum 640-acre plots at $2 per acre
	Fact courtesy of the USDA

	Futures
	@C - CORN - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Dec 25 433'2 433'2 433'0 433'0 435'2 -2'2 02:50A Mar 26 446'4 447'2 445'4 445'6 446'4 -0'6 02:52A May 26 454'0 454'6 453'2 453'2 454'2 -1'0 02:51A @KW - KC HRW WHEAT - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Dec 25 522'0 524'0 510'0 510'0 515'4s -1'0 02:50A Mar 26 523'2 525'0 521'4 522'0 522'2 -0'2 02:51A May 26 536'4 537'2 534'2 534'2 534'4 -0'2 02:51A @S - SOYBEANS - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Jan 26 1093'0 1094'4 1088'4 1089'0 1093'4 -4'4 02:51A Mar 26 1102'2 1104'2 1098'2 1099'0 1102'6 -3'6 02:51A May 26 1112'6 1113'6 1108'2 1108'6 1112'2 -3'4 02:51A @O - OATS - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Dec 25 315'0 279'2 0'0 01:20A Mar 26 292'6 294'2 291'4 292'2 291'2 1'0 01:20A May 26 300'4 302'6 300'2 300'2 301'0 -0'6 02:36A @W - WHEAT - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Dec 25 530'2 534'4 0'0 02:49A Mar 26 534'6 536'0 531'6 532'2 533'4 -1'2 02:51A May 26 541'6 543'4 540'0 540'0 541'0 -1'0 02:51A @GF - FEEDER CATTLE - CME Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Jan 26 341.000 345.250 341.000 343.275 343.400s 5.025 12/11 Mar 26 334.875 338.825 334.875 337.525 337.675s 4.850 12/11 Apr 26 333.725 337.525 333.675 336.450 336.575s 4.675 12/11 @LE - LIVE CATTLE - CME Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Dec 25 228.900 231.350 228.900 230.450 230.375s 3.575 12/11 Feb 26 229.850 231.775 229.850 230.950 230.950s 2.425 12/11 Apr 26 229.400 231.175 229.225 230.675 230.675s 2.300 12/11 My Custom Markets Symbol Open High Low Last Close Change Time More

	DTN Crops News
	239.93 BPA Sorghum Crop Earns New Jersey Grower Bin Buster Award Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:08PM CST Chris Santini of Stewartsville, New Jersey, earned the Bin Buster award in the 2025 National Sorghum Yield Contest with an entry yielding 239.93 bushels per acre. [Read Full News Story] Oregon Farmer Wins Dryland Winter Wheat Contest Category With 198.32 BPA Tuesday, December 9, 2025 9:56AM CST For the third time in five years, Oregon wheat farmer Steve VanGrunsven has earned the title of "Bin Buster" in the National Wheat Yield Contest with an entry of soft white winter wheat. [Read Full News Story] Ample Spring Moisture Gives Way to Fall Drought Across Southern Plains Monday, December 8, 2025 1:19PM CST The Southern Plains grazing season started out with ample moisture and has moved into more drought-type conditions. A La Nina weather pattern may create mixed winter precipitation. [Read Full News Story]

	Local Conditions
	Emporia, KS Chg Zip Code:  Temp: 33oF Feels Like: 26oF Humid: 82% Dew Pt: 28oF Barom: 29.94 Wind Dir: NNE Cond: N/A Wind Spd: 9 mph Sunrise: 7:32 Sunset: 5:04 As reported at EMPORIA, KS at 2:00 AM
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	Date Fri 12/12 Sat 12/13 Sun 12/14 Mon 12/15 Tue 12/16 Weather Condition Weather Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Temp L/H (°F) 27/44 16/34 10/29 19/47 29/55 Feels Like L/H (°F) 17/38 2/25 -1/21 6/41 21/55 Dew Point (°F) 28 15 0 15 34 Humidity (%) 68 66 37 53 74 Wind Speed (mph) 10 12 7 12 11 Precip (%) - - - - - Precip Amt (in.) None None None None None Evap (in./day) 0.05 0.04 0.05 0.07 0.07
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