Market Snapshot
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Notes Futures Price Basis Cash Price Cash Price (tonne) Futures Change
Corn
HRS Wheat - Protein Premium Not Included
SRW Wheat
SWW Wheat
Soybeans

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Commentary
Hogs Easing Lower into the Weekend -

Lean hog futures closed out Friday with losses of 50 cents to $1.65, as August was down $1.42 this week. USDA’s national base hog price was

Cotton Pushes Losses into the Weekend -

Cotton futures ended the Friday session with losses of 5 to 30 points, as December was down 104 on the week. Crude oil is up $2.10 /barrel at

Soybeans Fail to See Strength into the Weekend -

Soybeans posted Friday losses of 6 to 9 cents on the session, with futures failing to see bulls show up after USDA data was released. August

Cattle Rally to Close Out the Week -

Live cattle futures found some strength on Friday with higher cash movement, as contracts were up $2.30 to $3. August was up $8.15 this week. Cash

Corn Adds to Week’s Losses on Friday -

Corn futures failed to see much buying post-USDA data release on Friday, as futures slipped into the close with losses of 3 to 5 cents. September

Wheat Losses Led by HRS Contracts -

The wheat complex posted losses across the three markets on Friday, following a larger than expected production total. Chicago SRW wheat was down 9

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Pioneer Agronomy

  Rebecca-Jo's Agronomy Announcement

 Planting has started across my geography, with varying progress depending on the specific location, grower and crop! This weeks update will include resources for planting set up and assessments following planting

 Soil Fitness

Soil fitness is an important aspect in stand establishment, which is an important contribute to final yield! 

 Soil Moisture

Determining Soil Fitness for Spring Field Work - Soil Moisture

 Soil Temperature

  • Optimal soil temperature for corn emergence is 85-90 degree Fahrenheit
  • Planting into soils that are too cold can have an effect on stand establishment - read more below about how this can impact stand and how the effects are impacted based on stress emergence score and other factors 

 Soil Temperature & Corn Emergence

Planting Date

  • Planting date has an effect on corn yield - the good news is, we still have time before we start to see planting date have a significant impact on corn yield potential

What's the Impact of Planting Date on Corn Yield in Ontario?

 Planter Set Up

  • Planter set up is an important aspect to crop yields and needs to be adjusted to specific settings based on seed, field conditions, location etc.

 2025 Seed Corn Plantability Guidelines

Planter Adjustment Tips for Larger Corn Seed Sizes

 Recommendations for Planting Larger Soybean Seed

 Planting Outcome Effects on Corn Yield

Pioneer Made to Grow Podcast

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