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Call our Grain Buying Phone Number to sell your grain,

(785) 336-9043

Or call our main office to talk about your feed & grain needs.

(785) 336-5355

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Harvest Hours:

Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday CLOSED

Normal Hours:

Monday-Friday 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.


Call us at (785) 336-5355 to find out what we can do for you!


2875 KS-63
Seneca, KS 66538

🌽 Grain Market Update – July 21, 2025

📉 Market Recap

• Corn slipped on improving weather outlooks but found some support from fund short-covering.

• Soybeans led the drop as funds flipped to a net short position, and Brazilian competition continues to weigh.

• Wheat found modest gains amid international demand headlines and dryness in some HRW areas.

☀️ Weather Watch

🌍 Global Weather Snapshot

• Black Sea Region: Russia’s key growing areas remain too dry, with Volgograd and Krasnodar experiencing soil moisture deficits—raising production concerns.

• Brazil: Safrinha corn harvest nearing completion with favorable weather. Early soybean planting windows could open if dryness persists.

• India: Monsoon coverage is uneven, with key northern grain areas falling behind seasonal averages.

🇺🇸 U.S. Weather – Heat Dome Takes Center Stage

• A scorching heat dome is settling over the Midwest and Plains this week, with highs reaching 95–105°F and heat indices over 110°F in parts of Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri. 🥵

• Overnight lows in the 70s will offer little crop recovery, increasing stress on pollinating corn and filling soybeans.

• Models suggest marginal relief by the weekend, but the ridge may reload late next week.

• Rainfall around the dome’s periphery could provide some localized moisture—but coverage looks scattered.

📍 Northeast Kansas Weather & Crop Conditions

• Today: Hot and humid with highs in the upper 90s, heat index near 105°F.

• Outlook: Limited chances for rain until late week; topsoil moisture is declining fast.

• Crop Comments: Corn is pushing through pollination under stress, while soybeans are showing some leaf curl by mid-afternoon. Any prolonged heat could trim yield potential.

🌐 Macro Market & Trade News

🌦️ Rain or Ruin? Mixed Weather = Mixed Sentiment

• While rain can help yields, heat plus saturated soils could hurt in low-lying areas. Traders remain cautious as forecasts evolve.

📉 Fund Activity: Corn Gets Love, Beans Get Dumped

• Per CFTC data, money managers bought 20,000 corn contracts, trimming their short.

• Meanwhile, they sold 24,000 soybean contracts, turning net short soy for the first time since April.

• Funds also reduced long exposure in SRW wheat by 5,000 contracts.

🌾 Bangladesh Signs 5-Year US Wheat Import Deal

• 700,000 MT/year of U.S. wheat will be exported to Bangladesh through a new 5-year agreement—part of efforts to diversify food security and bypass tariffs.

• Though it only covers ~10% of Bangladesh’s annual 7 MMT wheat demand, it’s a strategic win for U.S. exports.

🇨🇳 China’s Soybean Imports Soar to Record in June

• June imports hit record highs, with Brazil accounting for 87% of the flow.

• Notably, U.S. soybean shipments rose 21% YoY, and Jan–June totals are up 33%.

• Despite strong Q3 buying, Q4 demand remains murky, tied to trade tensions and weather risks.

🪙 Crypto Meets Commodities: GENIUS Act Signed

• President Trump signed the GENIUS Act, creating the first federal framework for U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins.

• Supporters say the law enhances global confidence in digital finance; critics caution it may increase volatility if regulations don’t keep pace with innovation.

🔮 Looking Ahead

• Crop conditions report due this afternoon could sway markets heading into Tuesday.

• Weather models mid-week will be critical in shaping price action. Any weakening of the heat dome or surprise rainfall could pressure prices.

• Export sales later this week will be watched closely for any additional movement from China.

🌽 Ag Fun Fact of the Day

Did you know? Corn leaves roll up when stressed by heat or drought to conserve water—like nature’s own air-conditioning system! 🌱