Digital Dale June 9th

Good Morning Everyone……

The Markets talked mainly about the developing crop and it potential.

Corn

July $ 3.37 1/4 1 1/2

Sept. $ 3.46 1

Soybeans

July $ 931 – 4

August $ 9.12 1/4 – 5 1/2

Wheat

July $ 4.32 1/4 unch

Sept. $ $4.49 – 1/4

Cattle June $ 89.95 .15

Hogs June $ 77.62 -.15

Milk Class III June $ 13.49 unch

Ethanol July $ 1.55 .001

OVERNIGHT

Corn

July $ 3.36 1/2 – 3/4

December $ 3.55 3/4 – 3/4

Soybeans

July $ 9.26 1/4 – 4 3/4

November $ *.88 1/4 – 6

Wheat

July $ 4.33 1/4 1

Sept. $ 4.50 1

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Ohio Department of Agriculture Launches Third Annual Photography Contest

REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (June 8, 2010) – The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced its third annual photo contest. Participants will have until Dec. 31, 2010, to capture their personal interpretation of this year’s theme “Life of a Farmer.”

“Life of a Farmer” can be interpreted in many ways. Entrants are asked to show the department their unique definition of the life of an everyday farmer.

Following the Dec. 31 deadline, an independent judging panel will rank the photo submissions. The winning photographers will be invited to join Director Boggs and other invited guests for a reception and unveiling of the top photos. General photography contest rules can be found at agri
Entrants must be at least 16-years-old and the original photographer.
• Contest is open to amateur photographers only.
• Photos must be taken in 2010.
• Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 31.
• No more than five photos may be submitted per household.
• Photos must be submitted as digital images burned to a CD and must be at least 300 dpi and in jpg or tif format.
• No computer-aided adjustments to photos.
• Each photo must be accompanied by an entry form, complete with signature.
• Photographer must obtain written parental/guardian permission for photographed children younger than the age of 18.

Those interested in entering the contest should send their photo CD along with a signed entry form to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Office of Communication, 8995 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 43068. Entry forms may be downloaded from the department’s website.

For additional information about the contest, a complete copy of the rules and entry forms visit www.agri.ohio.gov or call 614-752-9817.

WILMINGTON, Del., June 8, 2010 – DuPont announced it has reached a regulatory milestone and the final step of the U.S. regulatory process with confirmation from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that its PlenishTM high oleic soybean trait has been approved for cultivation in the United States.

PlenishTM high oleic soybeans from Pioneer contain the highest oleic acid content (more than 75 percent) of any soybean product under commercial development. This significantly increases the stability of the oil and provides greater flexibility in food applications, and yields a product with 0g trans fat. PlenishTM high oleic soybean oil also has 20 percent less saturated fat than commodity soybean oil, making it a more
“Growing PlenishTM high oleic soybeans adds value to the bottom line of my farming operation with comparable yields and demand for the improved oil produced,” said Rob Roettger, a contract PlenishTM high oleic soybean grower from Dysart, Iowa.
Pioneer will launch the high oleic soybean trait in its industry-leading lineup of Pioneer® brand Y Series soybean varieties, and field testing has confirmed yields on par with elite commercial products. PlenishTM high oleic soybeans will be grown under contract for ongoing field and oil testing in the United States and Canada in 2010 and 2011. Full commercialization of the trait is anticipated in 2012, upon global regulatory approvals and ongoing field testing.

I will be keeping tabs on the BASF Media summit in Chicago through Thursday.

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Have a great day everyone.

Dale

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