Wheat futures were lower in overnight trading as the U.S. winter harvest remains ahead of schedule and spring ratings stay at lofty levels. Seventy-six percent of winter wheat were in the bin as of Sunday, up from 71% a week earlier and ahead of the prior five-year average 72%, the USDA said in a report.

3 Big Things Today, July 23, 2024

North Dakota State

Scouts on the first day of an annual U.S. crop tour on Tuesday projected spring wheat in southern and east-central North Dakota will produce the highest yields in tour records dating to 1994. The Wheat Quality Council tour said participants estimated an average hard red spring wheat yield of 52.5...

U.S. spring wheat tour forecasts record yields for southern North Dakota

December corn ended the day up less than a penny. November soybeans closed down 11½¢. September wheat contracts closed mixed. CBOT wheat is up 4¼¢. KC wheat is up less than a penny. Minneapolis wheat is down 4¾¢. “Corn, soybeans, and wheat traded on...

Corn closes up slightly | Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Illinois State

Despite increasing drought conditions caused by a heatwave in June, corn silking is ahead of the five-year average in Illinois, according to the USDA Crop Progress report for Illinois for the week ending June 30. USDA’s 2024 corn crop stats. According to UDSA’s Prospective Plantings report published on March...

What is going on with Illinois corn?

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

By the late 1950s the success that short-line companies Steiger and Wagner had with four-wheel-drive tractors was not lost on the big boys of the tractor world. John Deere was the first to strike with the introduction of the 8010. That model lasted only a year because of design problems. It was replaced in 1961 with the 8020, which was basically an 8010 with upgrades.

Big-name 4WD tractor advancements

North Carolina State

Corn conditions in North Carolina are still the worst of any top-producing state by far. The state had the greatest percentages of Very Poor and Poor corn, as well as the lowest percentages of Good and Excellent corn the week ending July 21. However, its combined percentage of Very Poor/Poor...

Corn conditions in this state improved for the first time since early June

Powder

La Niña, El Niño, La Nada... the use of Spanish words to describe shifting surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean can be confusing, but fear not, POWDER is here to help you make sense of it heading into Winter '24/'25. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has ...

How La Niña Could Affect Winter '24/'25

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

J. Souza

After hitting the jackpot in the cruise ship's casino, one man was shocked by the prize he won. A recent TikTok video has gotten a lot of attention, showcasing a couple's unexpected windfall during a cruise vacation.

Cruise Passenger Wins Jackpot on Cruise and Gets $50k Cabin Upgrade

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Oregon State

Summer's last full month looks to be a scorcher in the Rockies and Plains. That heat could lag into early fall, especially from the Midwest to the Rockies. October could be markedly warmer than usual in parts of the Northeast, as well. Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter...

Late Summer, Early Fall Outlook: US Warmth Could Lag Into October

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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A Piece of Travel

Whether you’re planning to move or just want to visit somewhere in the U.S., there are a number of factors to consider before deciding where to go. Housing prices and local amenities are important, but safety is a top priority for many.

25 Most Dangerous Cities in America, Based on FBI Crime Data

Harvest is still weeks away, but with soybean prices back down near price points unseen in nearly four years, many wonder what soybean prices will do in the weeks to come. Will U.S. soybean production be large, with prices continuing to sour? Or with prices as low as they are, could the “harvest low” for soybean prices occur sooner than later? If the low is near, what would it take for a price rally? Is there any hope?

4 Factors affecting soybean futures in August

In the “Preliminary Winter 24/25 Forecast” video, Direct Weather discusses precipitation, temperature, and snowfall anomalies for the upcoming winter. Tl;dr: Great news for powder hounds in the Northwest, Northern Rockies, and Northeast! Above-average snowfall is expected in these regions, with heavy dumps likely in the Cascades and Rockies. The Midwest and Great Lakes are set for an active lake-effect snow season. However, skiers in the Southwest should brace for a drier-than-normal winter, with below-average snowfall anticipated. Colder temperatures in the northern regions should help maintain good snow conditions, while the potential for big storms in the Appalachians could bring some epic powder days to East Coast resorts.

[VIDEO] Direct Weather’s Preliminary Winter 24/25 Forecast | Heavy Snow Expected in Rockies, Cascades, and Northeast

Shenandoah, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

NORTHERN SCHUYLKILL – The following is a collection of police incidents reported by local law enforcement...
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Police Log, 7/10/2024

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

The Independent

Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-20s in some areas of the UK next week as the weather looks set to improve for the start of the summer holidays.Rain and cloudy conditions are forecast across the UK on Monday before spells of warm sunshine start to develop, the Met Office said. Some areas will see showers, which may be heavy in places.Tuesday and Wednesday are then expected to be drier and brighter, with sunny spells.Another mixed week of weather lies aheadHere are the details 👇 pic.twitter.com/aHhLDImQkz— Met Office (@metoffice) July 21, 2024Craig Snell, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said: “This will feel warmer as a result, particularly in the South with highs reaching the mid-20s.”Another weather system will then move in from the west for Thursday, bringing wet conditions to most of the country, before a day of sunny spells and some showers on Friday.Temperatures on Thursday and Friday are expected to be nearer average.High pressure then looks likely to build during the weekend bringing some drier and more settled weather especially across southern areas.

Temperatures expected to reach mid-20s in first week of summer holidays

Colorado State

CBS News

As the U.S. sizzles under sweltering summer heat, those hoping for a cool fall may be out of luck. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center released its latest three-month outlook for August, September and October. The prediction shows above-average temperatures are expected in almost every state through the end of the summer and start of the fall. The Northeast and several states in the West, including Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada and Wyoming, all have particularly high chances — 60-70% — of experiencing temperatures that are hotter than usual for those three months. The Mid-Atlantic and the South...

Map shows above-normal temperatures forecast to continue in fall

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3 Big Things Today, July 24, 2024

Soybean futures were modestly lower in overnight trading, and grains were little changed, as investors focused on favorable weather in the U.S. Corn Belt. Precipitation was...

3 Big Things Today, July 24, 2024

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