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India's Wheat Stocks at 16-Year Low: India's wheat stocks have dropped to their lowest level in 16 years due to two consecutive years of lower crop yields. The Indian government is selling record amounts of stocks to increase local supply and lower domestic prices. Untimely rainfall in northern India has delayed purchases by state-run agencies, leading to a 25% decrease compared to last year. If stocks aren't replenished, India may need to import wheat for the first time since 2017. 🌾🇮🇳

Rain Returns to Central US: Rainfall is expected to return to the central US today and tomorrow, with the highest totals forecasted for Missouri, eastern Kansas, northwest Oklahoma, and western Nebraska. The 5-day forecast indicates significant rainfall for Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and North Dakota, while Indiana and Ohio will be drier. The active weather pattern may continue for at least a week, causing delays in fieldwork. 🌧️🌽

Bird Flu Detected in Grocery Store Milk: Grocery store milk has tested positive for bird flu, although the virus in pasteurized milk wasn't infectious. Starting Monday, the USDA will require dairy cattle to be tested for bird flu before being moved across state lines, focusing mainly on lactating cattle. Some cows infected with bird flu have not fully recovered their ability to produce milk, impacting the dairy industry. 🥛🐦

US Ethanol Production Declines: US ethanol production declined last week, with weekly output down 3% from the previous week and 6.8% lower compared to the same week last year. Ethanol stocks were slightly down from the previous week but up compared to the same week last year. Implied gasoline demand also decreased compared to the previous week and the same week last year. 🌽🛢️

USDA Weekly Export Sales Report: USDA will release its weekly Export Sales report today, with pre-report estimates suggesting varying figures for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Analysts will closely monitor the report for insights into current marketing year trends and export demand. 📈🌾