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Up to 7.5% Yield and a “Strong Buy” Rating? These 3 Dividend Stocks Check Every Box.
BarchartFri Jul 11, 6:00PM CDT
These three dividend stocks have the highest dividend yield among large-cap companies today.
National Watermelon Report
USDAFri Jul 11, 5:27PM CDT
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Sub $4.00 Corn? Why July weather is the "heartbeat" for Midwest corn yields.
Best Weather Inc.Fri Jul 11, 5:25PM CDT
Jim's video tells it all... "when the corn is as high as an elephant's eye..."

Soybeans Fail to See Strength into the Weekend
BarchartFri Jul 11, 5:18PM CDT
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 soybeans dropped 51 1/4 cents this week, as November fell 42 cents from last Thursday’s close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was...

Cotton Pushes Losses into the Weekend
BarchartFri Jul 11, 5:18PM CDT
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 $68.67, with the US dollar index $0.233 higher to $97.555. The monthly update to the USDA balance sheets showed a 300,000 bale...

Wheat Losses Led by HRS Contracts
BarchartFri Jul 11, 5:18PM CDT
The wheat complex posted losses across the three markets on Friday, following a larger than expected production total. Chicago SRW wheat was down 9 to 10 cents, with September down 11 ¾ cents this week. KC HRW contracts were down 10 to 11 cents on the day, taking the week...

Hogs Easing Lower into the Weekend
BarchartFri Jul 11, 5:18PM CDT
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 reported at $106.59 on Friday afternoon, dropping $5.74 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up a dime at $107.14 on...

Wheat Losses Led by HRS Contracts
BarchartFri Jul 11, 5:18PM CDT
The wheat complex posted losses across the three markets on Friday, following a larger than expected production total. Chicago SRW wheat was down 9 to 10 cents, with September down 11 ¾ cents this week. KC HRW contracts were down 10 to 11 cents on the day, taking the week...

Corn Adds to Week’s Losses on Friday
BarchartFri Jul 11, 5:18PM CDT
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 closed out the week with a loss of 24 ¼ cents, as December was down 24 ¾. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash...

Soybeans Fail to See Strength into the Weekend
BarchartFri Jul 11, 5:18PM CDT
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 soybeans dropped 51 1/4 cents this week, as November fell 42 cents from last Thursday’s close. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was...