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	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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	DTN Farm Business
	Trump's Plans for Cattle Markets Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6:03PM CDT President Donald Trump on social media on Wednesday said cattle markets are high because of his tariffs, but he needs to lower beef prices for consumers. It was reported the Trump administration wants to quadruple imports of beef from Argentina. It all affected Wednesday's cattle markets. [Read Full News Story] Cash Market Moves Monday, October 27, 2025 9:15AM CDT Spring wheat and durum harvest produced a good crop for the most part, but late rains compromised some of the quality. [Read Full News Story]

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	Did You Know?
	In 1933 the Farm Credit Act was established
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	Futures
	@C - CORN - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Dec 25 431'2 432'0 430'0 431'0 432'0 -1'0 02:12A Mar 26 445'4 445'4 443'4 444'2 446'0 -1'6 02:12A May 26 454'0 454'2 452'4 453'4 455'0 -1'4 02:12A @KW - HARD RED WINTER WHEAT - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Dec 25 520'2 522'6 519'4 521'4 520'0 1'4 02:12A Mar 26 538'0 540'0 537'0 539'0 538'0 1'0 02:12A May 26 551'0 553'2 550'4 552'0 551'2 0'6 02:12A @S - SOYBEANS - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Nov 25 1075'6 1076'2 1070'2 1072'4 1078'2 -5'6 02:12A Jan 26 1093'0 1093'0 1087'0 1089'4 1095'2 -5'6 02:12A Mar 26 1104'4 1104'4 1099'0 1101'0 1106'6 -5'6 02:12A @O - OATS - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Dec 25 290'6 291'0 290'0 291'0 291'0 0'0 02:10A Mar 26 311'4 311'4 311'0 311'0 311'0 0'0 01:47A May 26 319'6 318'2 0'0 01:47A @W - WHEAT - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Dec 25 528'4 531'6 528'4 530'0 529'0 1'0 02:12A Mar 26 545'4 548'2 545'2 546'4 545'6 0'6 02:12A May 26 558'2 559'6 557'0 558'2 557'4 0'6 02:12A @GF - FEEDER CATTLE - CME Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Oct 25 345.800 346.250 340.650 344.250 344.100s - 1.400 10/28 Nov 25 335.050 337.825 327.700 333.200 333.400s - 5.050 10/28 Jan 26 328.000 331.950 320.675 324.800 324.875s - 9.550 10/28 @LE - LIVE CATTLE - CME Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Oct 25 228.400 230.900 226.700 228.000 227.500s - 1.325 10/28 Dec 25 227.200 229.100 225.100 226.925 226.575s - 0.600 10/28 Feb 26 224.375 226.325 220.850 224.500 224.100s 0.100 10/28 My Custom Markets Symbol Open High Low Last Close Change Time More

	DTN Crops News
	Senators Probe Market Power Behind Rising Seed and Fertilizer Costs Tuesday, October 28, 2025 4:59PM CDT An executive at an independent seed company in Iowa highlighted some of the reasons why major seed companies have been able to continue raising their technology fees and avoid competing with smaller companies trying to use off-patent technology. That was just one issue raised in a hearing into consolidation around agricultural input suppliers. [Read Full News Story] FIRST Corn Trial Data Points Toward Lower Yields Than USDA Estimates Tuesday, October 21, 2025 10:50AM CDT As the continued government shutdown prevents the release of any updated USDA reports on crop production, other sources of data, including yield trials, help paint a picture of corn and soybean harvest results. [Read Full News Story] Missouri Supreme Court Refuses to Review $600M Judgment in Roundup Cancer Lawsuit Monday, October 13, 2025 6:54AM CDT Missouri's highest court has refused to review a ruling that found the herbicide Roundup causes cancer. [Read Full News Story]

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	Emporia, KS Chg Zip Code:  Temp: 50oF Feels Like: 45oF Humid: 68% Dew Pt: 40oF Barom: 30.11 Wind Dir: NNW Cond: N/A Wind Spd: 14 mph Sunrise: 7:48 Sunset: 6:28 As reported at EMPORIA, KS at 8:00 PM
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	Date Wed 10/29 Thu 10/30 Fri 10/31 Sat 11/1 Sun 11/2 Weather Condition Weather Rain Partly Cloudy Clear Rain Partly Cloudy Temp L/H (°F) 41/54 36/58 37/60 36/53 34/59 Feels Like L/H (°F) 31/54 35/58 32/60 33/53 32/59 Dew Point (°F) 36 36 34 34 36 Humidity (%) 67 62 53 63 60 Wind Speed (mph) 19 5 7 7 8 Precip (%) 55 - - 21 - Precip Amt (in.) Rain 0.02 None None Rain 0.06 None Evap (in./day) 0.1 0.07 0.1 0.07 0.09
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