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CHICAGO (Reuters) - South Dakota farmer Eric Kroupa received a flurry of calls from grain dealers and ethanol plants asking to buy the corn locked away in his bins when prices neared 4-1/2-month peaks last month.

US farmers shun buyers, cling to unsold corn as prices slump

September corn is down 5¾¢ this morning. December corn is down 5½¢. August soybeans are up 1¼¢. November soybeans are down 5½¢. All three September wheat contracts are up: CBOT wheat is up 5½¢. KC wheat is up a penny. Minneapolis wheat is up 5½¢.

Corn down 5¢ | Monday, July 1, 2024

HOUSTON (Reuters) -Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell into negative territory as fears of supply disruptions caused by Hurricane Beryl continued to fade on Tuesday.

Crude turns negative as hurricane fears fade

SINGAPORE/PARIS, July 2 (Reuters) - Chicago corn futures extended gains on Tuesday as U.S. crop condition declined because of adverse weather in parts of the Midwest while soybean prices also gained and wheat retreated from the previous session's one-week high. The most active corn contract on the Chicago Board of...

Corn extends gains on declining U.S. crop condition

Today the USDA released the fourteenth Crop Progress report of the 2024 growing season. The USDA says as of June 30, 11% of the 2024 corn crop is silking across 13 of the top 18 growing states. This is up from 4% the week prior and ahead of the five-year average of 6%.

Corn condition tumbles further in fourth consecutive week of declines

Brazil's oil production has started to recover following a plunge earlier this year as many offshore platforms underwent planned repairs and maintenance work. After a 25% drop in Brazilian output at the beginning of the year, platforms are returning from maintenance and producing more oil. Earlier-than-expected starts to some projects are also set to help Brazil recover its oil output later this year, and production could exceed forecasts, some analysts say.

Brazil's Oil Surge Set to Challenge OPEC's Market Strategy

(RTTNews) - A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits fell by more than expected in the week ended June 22nd. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims dropped to 233,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week's revised level of...

U.S. Jobless Claims Dip More Than Expected To 233,000

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Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg producer by volume in the U.S., last week acquired ISE America, one of the top 25 egg producers, for $110 million in cash. The purchase will give Cal-Maine access to ISE’s facilities, which account for roughly 4,000 acres of land and 4.7 million egg-laying hens, one million of which are cage-free. Cal-Maine will also obtain feed mills and an egg products breaking facility, according to the press release.

Cal-Maine buys egg producer for $110M to grow presence in the Northeast

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Markets Insider

US stocks slumped on Wednesday, with major averages down as bond yields rose as Nvidia shares wavered and investors eyed fresh economic data. Nvidia shares slid as much as 1.2% in early-morning trading before paring losses, trading about 0.25% higher shortly after the opening bell. The chipmaker lost over $400...

Stock market news: US stocks slide and bond yields rise as traders eye new economic data

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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  Gold has achieved multiple record prices so far in 2024. In March, the spot price hit a record $2,160 per ounce price. Not long after, gold's price hit an all-time high at $2,265 per ounce to kick off April. More recently, gold peaked at $2,435 on May 20, a new milestone. Overall, gold futures are up nearly 13% so far this year.Since late May, though, gold prices have begun to settle. In June, the spot price of gold hovered...

Have gold prices peaked for 2024? Here's what experts say

U.S. Treasury yields were higher on Monday as investors awaited key economic data due this week and digested the latest inflation insights. Yields and prices move in opposite directions and one basis point equals 0.01%. Treasurys. Investors considered the latest economic data and looked ahead to insights from the labor...

10-year Treasury yield climbs as investors look to data in week ahead

Gold prices edged higher on Monday, buoyed by some short covering from investors with focus turning to U.S. jobs data due later this week that could offer more cues around interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Spot gold was up 0.2% at $2,329.79 per ounce. Prices registered a more...

Gold holds ground as investors await U.S. jobs data

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

Optimism in AI drove up Taiwan's stock market in the first half of 2024, making it the top performing market in Asia-Pacific so far this year. The stock markets in Thailand and Indonesia were the worst performing in the region, falling 8% and nearly 3% respectively in the first six months of the year.

Taiwan tops Asia's best-performing stock markets so far in 2024 — Japan is No. 2

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Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Lean hog futures leaned bearish going into the Hogs & Pigs report, settling 45 to 87 cents lower. The USDA National Base Hog price was reported at $89.03 on Thursday afternoon, up 39 cents from the previous day. The CME Lean Hog Index was back up 7 cents at $89.92 on June 25.

Hogs Drop Ahead of Hogs & Pigs Report

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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Wheat rises with Russian crop uncertainty, corn falls on U.S. weather | July 1, 2024

CHICAGO, July 1 (Reuters) - Chicago wheat futures rose as uncertainty over the size of Russia’s wheat crop spurred traders to cover their massive short positions...

Wheat rises with Russian crop uncertainty, corn falls on U.S. weather | July 1, 2024

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