Corn futures started falling out of the overnight gates on Sunday night and continued that trend through the rest of the day. Contracts were down 4 to 6 cents at the close. Monday afternoon’s Crop Progress report indicated 84% of the US corn crop was in the dough stage as of August 25, 1% above normal. There was 46% of the crop dented, with 11% dented, both respectively 4% and 5% ahead of the 5-year average pace. Crop ratings were down 2% to 65% in the good to excellent categories, which dropped the Brugler500 by 5 points to 363, the lowest it has been so far this growing season.

Corn Closes Weaker on Monday, Crop Ratings Fall

Grains and hogs end higher, with cattle lower Thursday. Jeff Hoogendoorn with Professional Ag Marketing says grains rally with corn and soybeans adding some weather premium on hot dry forecasts and ideas of declining yield. However, new crop exports for corn and beans were also supportive. Wheat followed the row...

Corn and Soybeans Rally on Weather and Exports: How Much Upside is There? Livestock End Mixed.

Summary: Inflation from 2021–2024 has decreased the affordability of food for blue-collar workers. The long-term trend from 1919 to 2024 shows significant improvements in food abundance, with time prices for a basket of 42 food items falling dramatically. The recent inflationary period has eroded a relatively small portion of those gains.

The Effect of Inflation on the US Food Prices: 2019–2024

Corn futures closed out the Wednesday session with contracts down 1 to 2 cents, failing to gain much traction following Tuesday’s strength. USDA reported a private export sale of 165,735 MT to Mexico this morning for new crop shipment, with another 100,000 MT sold to Columbia. Export Sales estimates are for old crop corn to be in a range of net reductions of 100,000 to sales 200,000 MT for the week that ended on August 22. New crop sales are estimated in a range of 700,000 MT to 1.4 MMT in net bookings.

Corn Slips Lower as Ethanol Production Backed Off

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Soybeans closed out the Tuesday session with contracts up 5 to 8 cents across the nearbys on Tuesday. Soymeal futures were up $1.20 to $5.20 per ton. Soy Oil contracts were back down 2 to 55 points across most contracts at the close. Crop Progress data soybean condition ratings were...

Soybeans Post Gains on Tuesday

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Sag Harbor, NY

Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

Quitman, MS

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Clarke County, MS

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

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(Reuters) - Bath & Body Works cut its annual sales forecast on Wednesday, a sign of weaker demand for its pricey products such as fragrances and scented candles in the face of still-high inflation.

Bath & Body Works cuts annual sales forecast on tepid demand

Los Angeles, CA

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

(Reuters) - Jif peanut butter maker J.M. Smucker cut annual sales and profit forecasts on Wednesday, hurt by cost-conscious consumers switching to lower-priced alternatives amid sticky inflation, sending its shares down 4% in premarket trading.

Jif peanut butter maker JM Smucker cuts annual forecasts on slowing demand

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 14 years since actor James MacArthur died of natural causes at only 72 years old. Best known as Danny “Danno” Williams on the original TV adaptation of Hawaii Five-0 (the famed crime-adventure series, CBS, 1968-1980), MacArthur was the adopted son of acting legend Helen Hayes. This is his story.

'Hawaii Five-0'' Actor James MacArthur Was Adopted by Helen Hayes: A Look Back at His Tragic Death

One of the scariest situations you can come upon is your horse choking. Often times they are panicked, have a hard time breathing, and have thick discharge coming from their nostrils. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon emergency and is life-threatening. Here’s what you need to know. Causes of...

Encourage slow eating to help prevent choke in horses

The Independent

 Dairy giant Arla has warned that the price of milk will rise later this year.The warning to UK shoppers comes as the Cravendale maker said “uncertainty” across the market has resulted in lower availability of milk globally.The co-operative, which supports thousands of farmers across the UK, said it expects current volatile market conditions to continue into the second half of its financial year.However, it said consumer spending was strong in the face of pressure on budgets in 2024 so far.“The positive trend on consumer purchasing power from the first half of 2024 should prolong into the second half, especially...

The price of milk will increase later this year, dairy giant warns

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

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Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Lincoln, NE

Just when I thought irrigation was slowing down, the heat and humidity came back in full force!. Due to the extreme hot temperatures earlier this week, many fall sport practices at school were moved from after school to early morning. For me, that meant 6:45 a.m. cross country practice instead of at 3:30 p.m. Running three plus miles before school and getting ready for classes before 8:10 a.m. can be challenging, but I would much rather run in cooler temperatures.

Hot temps mark State Fair time, back to school season

File today under "nice." While it wasn't amazing, significant, or even the byproduct of any interesting events, mortgage rates managed to drift modestly lower, ultimately matching their lowest levels since August 5th. The lowest rates in just over 2 weeks might seem like it's worth more enthusiasm, but we didn't...

Mortgage Rates Edge Lower Yet Again

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Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

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Lamb, mutton markets see uptick in demand, prices

Sheep and lamb producers in the western United States should be able to look forward to an uptick in lamb prices this fall, as demand for...

Lamb, mutton markets see uptick in demand, prices

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