Corn was 38% planted, soybeans were 33% planted and winter wheat was rated
31% good to excellent as of Sunday, May 3, according to USDA NASS' weekly Crop
Progress report released on Monday.
FUSDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
A Colorado farmer discovered someone fraudulently listed his Texas land
for sale using his identity, highlighting a growing real estate
seller-impersonation fraud trend targeting vacant properties.
@^Farm Seller Impersonation Fraud Surges
Last week's fed cash cattle market scored new highs in both the Northern
and Southern regions. However, after last week's rally, traders seem on edge
about the week ahead.
BSort and Cull
The DOJ announced an expected settlement with Agri Stats and confirmed an
ongoing antitrust investigation into meatpackers focuses on foreign ownership
concerns.
BAgri Stats Settlement Coming, DOJ Says
It's been slow going for spring wheat planting in some parts of North
Dakota and South Dakota as the cold temperatures are still hanging around.
1^Cash Market Moves
