Corn was rated 63% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 63% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, July 26. Winter wheat harvest reached 81% complete.
With the current struggles facing farmers, financial literacy becomes more important. Fewer programs, however, offer tools to help farmers make better financial decisions. The Executive Program for Agricultural Producers (TEPAP), which is held at the beginning of the year in San Antonio, has opened registration for the 2027 TEPAP class.
Most market watchers expect the Fed to stand pat on interest rates, following its July 28-29 meeting. The Senate is also taking up many pieces of legislation ahead of its looming summer recess.
USDA on Friday announced that the Douglas, Arizona, port will reopen Aug. 24 to Mexican cattle imports if Mexico follows its Joint Action Plan. Ports have been closed since May 2025 due to New World screwworm.
Attention Customers
Have you heard the news? Owen has arrived! Congratulations to Britt, Andrew, Hayden and Axton on the arrival of their handsome son and baby brother!
♦ OEL has a student opening for the summer and after-school/weekends in the fall at our Toohey location. Duties to include maintenance, construction and grain receiving. Email your resume to office@oelevators.com or drop-off in person to either location. ♦
OEL - Agronomy
OEL is ready to handle your input business for 2026! Talk to the staff at Centralia regarding your seed, fertilizer, and crop protection needs. Brian: (519) 274-4798 Kiara: (519) 955-6444 Centralia Office: (519) 228-6687 ♦
IP Soybean Growers:Please complete your 2026 Chemical Record Sheet online (here) or by paper copy.
Quote of the Day
"Prejudice is a burden that confuses the past, threatens the future and renders the present inaccessible."
