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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
	Reconciliation Bill Fails Vote Friday, May 16, 2025 2:18PM CDT The package meant to extend and expand on the 2017 tax cuts also includes provisions to improve the farm safety net, while cutting spending on programs such as $880 billion from Medicaid and roughly $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill failed to advance in a 16-21 vote on Friday in the House Budget Committee. [Read Full News Story] Bartlett to Buy Ceres Global Ag Tuesday, May 20, 2025 3:49PM CDT Bartlett plans to acquire Ceres Global Ag Corp., adding not only 45 million bushels of grain storage capacity but also a new procurement footprint in Canada and North Dakota. [Read Full News Story]

	This Day In History
	May 21, 1980 Ensign Jean Marie Butler is 1st woman to graduate from US service acad more info

	Did You Know?
	In 1870 47.4 percent of employed persons were engaged in agriculture. This was the first time that farmers were a minority
	Fact courtesy of the USDA

	Futures
	@C - CORN - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Jul 25 454'4 462'0 453'4 460'0 461'0s 6'4 01:30P Sep 25 435'2 443'4 435'0 442'0 442'6s 7'4 01:30P Dec 25 448'4 456'0 448'2 454'6 455'4s 7'0 01:30P @KW - HARD RED WINTER WHEAT - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Jul 25 536'0 547'6 535'2 540'0 540'4s 4'2 01:30P Sep 25 550'0 561'4 549'4 554'4 554'6s 4'6 01:30P Dec 25 572'2 583'0 571'2 576'0 576'6s 5'2 01:30P @S - SOYBEANS - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Jul 25 1052'6 1067'4 1052'6 1061'6 1062'6s 9'6 01:20P Aug 25 1049'4 1063'4 1049'4 1057'6 1059'0s 8'6 01:20P Sep 25 1033'0 1048'4 1033'0 1043'0 1044'4s 10'4 01:30P @O - OATS - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Jul 25 358'0 360'0 355'4 359'6 359'4s 3'0 01:30P Sep 25 348'0 350'2 348'0 350'2 350'2s 3'0 01:20P Dec 25 348'6 352'0 348'6 352'0 351'4s 1'6 01:30P @W - WHEAT - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Jul 25 546'0 556'2 545'0 548'2 549'2s 3'2 01:30P Sep 25 559'6 570'4 559'0 562'6 563'6s 4'0 01:30P Dec 25 580'2 591'6 580'0 584'0 585'4s 5'2 01:30P @GF - FEEDER CATTLE - CME Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More May 25 296.250 296.625 295.550 296.025 296.300s 0.300 01:05P Aug 25 297.925 297.925 295.575 296.575 296.425s - 1.075 01:05P Sep 25 296.350 296.550 294.250 295.100 295.050s - 1.150 01:05P @LE - LIVE CATTLE - CME Month Open High Low Last Close Change Time More Jun 25 213.250 214.325 212.825 214.200 214.150s 0.975 01:05P Aug 25 207.850 208.800 207.400 208.725 208.650s 0.800 01:05P Oct 25 205.300 206.325 204.925 206.075 206.075s 0.775 01:05P My Custom Markets Symbol Open High Low Last Close Change Time More

	DTN Crops News
	Kennedy Reassures Farmers as Agriculture Braces for MAHA Report on Pesticides Tuesday, May 20, 2025 3:15PM CDT Although agriculture groups are concerned that an expected report from the Make America Healthy Again Commission will attack pesticides, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a Senate committee the report would not "jeopardize that business model." [Read Full News Story] Historic Dust Storm Hits Chicago as Weather Conditions, Spring Planting Collide Monday, May 19, 2025 7:28PM CDT Powerful winds whipped up planting season dust across the country during the weekend, prompting a dust storm warning in Chicago, which has not seen one of such magnitude since 1934. [Read Full News Story] Critical V6 Corn Growth Stage: When to Scout for Maximum Yield Potential Friday, May 16, 2025 11:33AM CDT Summer heat puts corn on a fast track. Knowing when to take a closer look can help avoid yield roadblocks. [Read Full News Story]

	Local Conditions
	Emporia, KS Chg Zip Code:  Temp: 71oF Feels Like: 70oF Humid: 47% Dew Pt: 50oF Barom: 30.01 Wind Dir: N Cond: N/A Wind Spd: 6 mph Sunrise: 6:08 Sunset: 8:34 As reported at EMPORIA, KS at 1:00 PM
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