- September corn $7.09 down $0.0325

- September soybeans $15.3425 down $0.155

- September soybean meal $462.10 down $10.80

- September soybean oil 71.96 up 4 points

- September Chicago wheat $8.4275 up $0.015

- October live cattle $144.80 down $0.95

- October lean hogs $95.75 up $3.87

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Market recap (changes on week):

- December corn up $.31 at $6.96

- November soybeans up $.83 at $14.88

- October soybean oil up 1.9 cents at 68.34 cents/lb

- October soybean meal up $25.70 at $439.80/short ton

- December wheat up $.44 at $8.58

- July wheat up $.34 at $8.75

Weekly highlights:

- US weekly ethanol production was up 5.6 million gallons last week to 290.8 million gallons. This utilized 98 million bushels of corn. Gasoline demand rebounded for the corresponding week but still remains 9% below seasonal levels.

- Export sales reports continue to delay due to technical difficulties. USDA expects to resume regular reporting on Thursday September 15.

- However, daily flash sales last week showed 10 million bushels of corn sold to Mexico and 3.8 million bushels of soybeans sold to Taiwan.

- Open interest futures and options positions of Chicago wheat, corn and soybeans were also slightly up. Managed money positions decreased 2,349 positions for Chicago wheat and 2,172 positions for soybeans but increased 5,012 positions for corn.

- Export inspections for the last week of the old crop marketing year were down for corn, beans, grain sorghum but up for wheat. Soybeans fell below all trade estimates while wheat exceeded all estimates.

- 25% of the US corn crop is rated mature and 5% harvested so far. The national corn conditions rating was down 1% good to excellent on the week to 53%. The national soybean condition rating also declined 1% to 56% good to excellent.

- The September USDA Supply and Demand Estimate on Monday was in line with traders for corn yield estimates however the US soybean yield estimate fell 1 bushel below the average trade estimate and below all trader guesses. As a result soybeans were up big on Monday afternoon.

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IL Corn created the Precision Conservation Management (PCM) program in 2016 to help farmers understand the costs and benefits of adopting new conservation practices. This week Dr. Laura Gentry, who oversees the program, shares highlights of PCM data released in June including the most profitable strategies for nitrogen use, nitrogen timing and tillage.

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The Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance is working with farmers to take a proactive approach to nutrient management and soil health practices.

In this episode, executive director Ben Wicker talks about the work the association is doing and how cover crops are part of the solution.

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Farmers for more than three decades have invested in promotion, education, and research. Corn Marketing Program of Michigan executive director Jim Zook explains how the assessment works and how it’s helping expand markets.

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Tymeka Eisberner was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Her favorite part about high school sports is the relationships she builds with others. She loves being able to have fun with her teammates while still being competitive. Tymeka is very passionate about agriculture and says if the world did not have agriculture, then there would not be any fresh food or livestock. Tymeka is involved in FBLA, FFA, Above and Beyond, golf, basketball, track, and volunteers at her community's food pantry. Once Tymeka graduates, she plans to play golf at Iowa State while enrolled in the school’s veterinarian program. 

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Julie Koeppel was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the court. Julie’s favorite part about high school sports is being able to play on the court with her best friends. To Julie, agriculture means being able to adapt. Agriculture has many distinct aspects that are constantly changing so we must be able to adapt. Julie is involved in volleyball, basketball, softball, FBLA, POPS and serves as her chapter’s FFA treasurer. After Julie graduates, she plans to go to college and major in business. 

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Sam Hofer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on the field and beyond. His favorite part about high school sports is how the community rallies around the team and comes together to support them every game. It is amazing to see how much they care about the kids. To Sam agriculture means opportunity. Agriculture offers and endless number of opportunities that students can learn about and pursue a career in. Sam is involved in football, basketball, baseball, track, and helps with numerous banquets and the First Baptist Church in Emery. After Sam graduates, he plans to attend SDSU and major in business. His hopes are to get an offer to play football as well. 

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Kelsey Snyder was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Her favorite part about softball is controlling the tempo of the game as the pitcher. In soccer, she enjoys playing defense. She loves the friendships she’s made and the coaches she’s had while playing high school sports. Agriculture is a large part of Kelsey’s life and has taught her hard work and responsibility. Kelsey plays softball and soccer, is Vice President of her FFA chapter, and actively involved in 4-H. After graduation, Kelsey wants to go to college for a degree related to agriculture and would love to judge livestock at a collegiate level and continue playing softball. 

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William Serbus was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field/mat. William’s favorite thing about high school sports is spending time with his teammates. To William, agriculture means spending time outdoors with his family and working to help change the beef industry for the better. William is involved in football, wrestling, baseball, trapshooting, and FFA. He is also an Eagle Scout, has his black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and volunteers with the local fire department, at his church, and at other community events. After graduation, William plans to go to college for some type of irrigational plumbing so that he can use that education on their family farm. 

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