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(785) 336-9043

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(785) 336-5355

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We are short on space! Call us at (785) 336-5355 to see if we have room for what you are delivering. We will honor all contracts.


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


Futures Quotes
Quotes are delayed, as of June 12, 2025, 08:14:29 AM CDT or prior.


Ag Market Commentary
Corn Edging Higher on Thursday Morning
Corn price action leading up to the USDA reports later this morning is 2 to 3 cents higher. Futures were busy squaring up on Wednesday as the market ignored the US record large ethanol production number. Contracts closed with fractional to 1 ¾ cent losses. Prelimianry open interest showed a...
Wheat Looking Higher Early on Thursday
The wheat complex is trading with strength early on Thursday. Wheat posted modest movement on Wednesday, with contracts mixed across the three exchanges and spring wheat the strongest. Chicago SRW futures were fractionally mixed across the front months. Preliminary open interest was down 5,221 contracts on Wednesday, with July down...
Hogs Look to Thursday Amid Cutout Strength
Lean hog futures closed out the Wednesday with 22 to 65 cent gains across most contracts. Preliminary open interest was up 5,066 contracts. USDA’s national average base hog negotiated price was reported at $107.33 on Wednesday afternoon, up $1.49 from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog Index was up...
Cotton Futures Weakening Ahead of USDA Data
Cotton futures posted marginally mixed trade on Wednesday, with contracts within 10 points of unchanged. Crude oil prices are up $3.32/barrel, with the US dollar index back down $0.455 to $98.615. The Cotlook A Index was back up 50 points on 6/10 at 78.50. ICE cotton stocks were up 67...
Cattle Looks to Thursday with Wednesday Pressure
Live cattle futures closed mixed, with front months up 75 cents and other contracts down 17 to 65 cents. Preliminary OI was down 900 contracts on Wednesday. Cash trade has been reported at $235 in the South so far this week. The Wednesday Fed Cattle Exchange online auction from Central...
Soybeans Mixed Early on Thursday
Soybeans are trading with contracts within 2 cents of unchanged early on Thursday. Futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 2 to 7 ¼ cents in the red, led by the nearbys. Preliminary open interest on Wednesday was down 9,400 contracts, mostly out of the July, down 24,741 contracts....


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Daily Commentary

📅 Daily Market UpdateJune 11, 2025


🌾 Grain Market Summary

CommodityChangePrice ($/bu)
Corn 🔼 +3.2¢ 4.42
Soybeans 🔼 +2.0¢ 10.59
SRW Wheat 🔼 +1.4¢ 5.36
HRW Wheat 🔼 +2.6¢ 5.30

🌤️ Weather Update

🇺🇸 U.S. Overview

  • Drier Pattern Emerging across the western and central Corn Belt.

    • Both the Euro and GFS models show notable reductions in expected rainfall for the next 7 days.

    • Iowa rainfall has been pulled from the forecast entirely in recent model runs.

  • Temperatures:

    • Euro model sees normal temps over the next two weeks.

  • 8–14 Day Forecast:

    • Shows possible improvement, but accuracy decreases beyond 7 days.

  • Crop Conditions:

    • Corn: 97% planted; 70% rated good-to-excellent.

    • Soybeans: 90% planted; 68% rated good-to-excellent.

    • Market remains balanced, but weather is the key driver in coming weeks.


📍 Northeast Kansas (Seneca, KS – Nemaha County)

🔥 Current Conditions
  • Today: Sunny, 93–94°F with breezy SW winds.

  • Thursday–Friday: Mid to upper 80s, still breezy.

  • Weekend Outlook: Highs near 90°F; chances for afternoon/evening thunderstorms from Saturday through Monday.

🌱 Crop Impact Summary
  • Heat Stress:

    • High temps and low humidity driving rapid evapotranspiration.

    • Dryland crops showing signs of leaf curl and moisture stress.

  • Rain Outlook:

    • Isolated storms possible (Fri–Mon); rainfall may vary between 0.25–1.0".

    • Could delay some fieldwork depending on local storm paths.

  • Disease/Pest Watch:

    • Watch for WSMV (wheat streak mosaic), root stress, spider mites, and early aphids.

🧑‍🌾 Local Agronomic Insights
  • Corn/Soybeans: Early-planted fields stable; late fields could suffer without rainfall.

  • Wheat: Rapid drying; disease pressure is lower than in central KS, but continued scouting is important.

  • Soil Moisture: Topsoil depleting fast—rain this weekend could offer spotty relief.


🌍 Macro News

🇨🇳 U.S.–China Trade

  • New trade consensus reached; U.S. to ease export controls, China to expedite rare earth shipments.

  • Deal includes tariff truce, pending final approval from President Trump and China’s leadership.

  • Similar to the 2018–2019 deal, which included large ag purchases (corn and soybeans).

  • Market not reacting significantly yet—but optimism remains for renewed ag buying.

📊 WASDE Report – Thursday @ 11AM CST

  • Expectations:

    • Corn: Lower ending stocks due to increased exports.

    • Soybeans/Wheat: Little change expected.

  • Traders are positioning ahead of Thursday’s release.

🇲🇽 US–Mexico Steel Tariff Talks

  • Deal nearing to reduce tariffs via a quota system.

  • Mexico, the top U.S. corn buyer in 2025, sees current tariffs as unjustified.

⚖️ FTC vs John Deere – Right to Repair Case

  • Judge allows FTC antitrust lawsuit to proceed.

  • Issue centers on restrictions against third-party equipment repair.

  • Supported by five U.S. states; Deere rejects the claims.

🇮🇳 India Grain Surplus

  • Government reports record stocks:

    • Rice: 59.5 Mt (+18%)

    • Wheat: 36.9 Mt (+9%)

  • May pressure global grain markets due to potential export surplus.

🌾 Global Wheat Pressure

  • Despite short-term support, wheat futures remain soft.

  • Reason: Durable crop outlooks, large inventories, and slowing EU exports.


🐄 Fun Ag Fact of the Day:

A group of cows is called a “kine.” While “herd” is more common, “kine” is the old English plural for cows—dating back to before the 1400s!


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