Market Snapshot
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Commentary
Cattle Rally into Thursday’s Close -

Live cattle futures posted gains of $1.45 to $2.15 across the front months on Thursday. Cash trade started was reported at $230-231 live in the

Corn Post Mixed Thursday Close -

Corn futures posted mixed action on Thursday, with nearby July up 2 cents and other contracts 1 to 3 cents lower. The front month CmdtyView national

Wheat Closes Mostly Lower on Thursday -

The wheat complex trading posted losses across most contracts on Thursday, with some in the KC market holding higher. Chicago SRW futures were 3 to

Cotton Falls Back on Thursday -

Thursday’s price action saw cotton futures pull back, closing down 40 to 47 points in the nearbys. Crude oil prices were down 77 cents so far on

Soybeans Close Higher on Thursday, Assisted by Meal Stregnth -

Soybean futures saw stronger action into the Thursday close despite a weaker start overnight. Contracts closed with 3 to 5 cent gains as meal gains

Hogs Slip Lower on Thursday -

Lean hog futures saw losses of 35 to 90 cents across most contracts on Thursday. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at

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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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