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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

	Quote of the Day
	"Kids are great. That's one of the best things about our business, all the kids you get to meet. It's a shame they have to grow up to be regular people and come to the games and call you names." ~ Charles Barkley,  Former NBA player

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	DTN Farm Business
	ACA Premium Tax Credit Hike and Farmers Monday, December 15, 2025 4:04PM CST Monday was the deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act health-insurance plans for 2026 coverage. The deadline comes as people signing up for plans are seeing premium spikes and enrollment is expected to dramatically fall without premium tax credits. [Read Full News Story] Editors' Notebook Wednesday, December 17, 2025 3:54PM CST In the coming days, DTN will begin our annual review of the top 10 issues and events that we believe influenced agriculture in 2025. [Read Full News Story]

	This Day In History
	December 21, 1946 "If the Shoe Fits" closes at Century Theater NYC after 20 performances more info

	Did You Know?
	In 1927 federal beef grading was initiated
	Fact courtesy of the USDA

	Futures
	@C - CORN - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Mar 26 444'0 444'6 442'4 443'2 443'6s -0'6 12/19 May 26 451'2 452'6 450'4 451'0 451'4s -0'6 12/19 Jul 26 457'2 458'6 456'4 456'4 457'4s -0'4 12/19 @KW - KC HRW WHEAT - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Mar 26 515'6 517'4 513'4 515'0 515'2s -1'6 12/19 May 26 528'4 529'2 525'4 527'2 527'6s -1'4 12/19 Jul 26 539'6 542'0 538'2 540'6 541'0s -0'6 12/19 @S - SOYBEANS - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Jan 26 1052'2 1054'0 1047'0 1049'0 1049'2s -3'0 12/19 Mar 26 1062'0 1064'4 1057'2 1059'4 1059'4s -2'4 12/19 May 26 1072'2 1075'2 1068'6 1070'2 1070'4s -2'6 12/19 @O - OATS - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Mar 26 294'4 299'0 293'0 298'0 298'0s 0'6 12/19 May 26 305'2 305'6 303'4 304'6 305'4s 1'0 12/19 Jul 26 299'6 310'4s 0'6 12/19 @W - WHEAT - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Mar 26 507'6 511'2 505'4 509'4 509'6s 2'0 12/19 May 26 518'6 522'0 516'4 520'6 520'4s 1'6 12/19 Jul 26 530'0 533'2 527'4 531'6 531'6s 2'0 12/19 @GF - FEEDER CATTLE - CME Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Jan 26 340.875 347.450 340.875 346.150 345.600s 5.325 12/19 Mar 26 335.000 341.450 334.950 339.925 339.400s 4.800 12/19 Apr 26 333.175 339.700 333.175 338.200 337.600s 4.425 12/19 @LE - LIVE CATTLE - CME Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Dec 25 229.000 231.250 229.000 230.800 230.400s 1.975 12/19 Feb 26 228.900 232.075 228.875 231.150 230.800s 2.400 12/19 Apr 26 228.625 231.350 228.625 230.450 230.000s 1.850 12/19 My Custom Markets Symbol Open High Low Last Close Change Time More

	DTN Crops News
	Glyphosate Faces Uncertain Future as Lawsuits Mount and Science is Questioned Friday, December 19, 2025 4:58AM CST No. 9 on DTN's list of the Top 10 Ag Stories of 2025 is glyphosate's struggles and survival. [Read Full News Story] Rains Push North Dakota Wheat to 147.81 BPA Winning Yield Contest Tuesday, December 16, 2025 9:08AM CST Drought conditions reversed and rains brought a bumper spring wheat crop and a winning entry of 147.81 bushels per acre for grower Nick Pfaff, who farms with his family near Bismarck, North Dakota. [Read Full News Story] Waterhemp Resistant to Dicamba Confirmed in Missouri Friday, December 12, 2025 4:49PM CST Missouri joins Illinois, Iowa and Tennessee in declaring a population of waterhemp resistant to dicamba herbicide. [Read Full News Story]

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	Emporia, KS Chg Zip Code:  Temp: 33oF Feels Like: 33oF Humid: 54% Dew Pt: 18oF Barom: 30.29 Wind Dir: ESE Cond: N/A Wind Spd: 3 mph Sunrise: 7:38 Sunset: 5:07 As reported at EMPORIA, KS at 12:00 AM
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	Date Sun 12/21 Mon 12/22 Tue 12/23 Wed 12/24 Thu 12/25 Weather Condition Weather Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Temp L/H (°F) 27/51 39/62 38/62 47/70 53/72 Feels Like L/H (°F) 20/51 31/62 38/62 44/70 53/72 Dew Point (°F) 20 34 43 50 47 Humidity (%) 42 69 75 72 60 Wind Speed (mph) 10 13 6 14 13 Precip (%) - - - - - Precip Amt (in.) None None None None None Evap (in./day) 0.1 0.1 0.06 0.11 0.13
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