NEWS FROM THE COFFEE SHOP: 2011-06-19

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Crop Tour Sponsor Update

Grower Host- Kevin Klotzbach, Washington Township

That's Pat Donnelly

Driving John Behan's 1206 Turbo Diesel Farmall

Kevin and Deb Klotzbach

Kevin driving a 2150 Oliver and Deb a 1555 Oliver

Live Updates All Day

Andy White Tractor Ride throughout Buchanan County taking place right now!

News From The Coffee Shop will have live updates throughout the day from the Andy White Tractor Ride!

Tour Itinerary:

Start- 9 am Andy White's House

First Stop- Pilot Grove Farms

2nd Stop- Jakeway Park near Aurora

Lunch- Grill out at Backbone State Park, NE of Lamont

Afternoon- TBA, check back for details

Lined Up!

Adam White reports that there are 25 tractors on the ride right now and more are on the way!

Andy White Tractor Ride- LIVE!

First stop: Pilot Grove Farms- Rick and Scott Frye

NE District Scout Team Sponsor

Team Sponsor for 2011 Buchanan County Crop Tour

Thank You John McMillan- Monsanto Brand Products!

Call Pete @ 319-327-0806 if you would like to help sponsor the 2011 "News From The Coffee Shop" Buchanan County Crop Tour.

We still need 1 Scout Team Sponsor

SW District Scout Team Sponsor

Team Sponsor for 2011 Buchanan County Crop Tour

Thank You Bob Hanson- Pioneer Brand Products!

Call Pete @ 319-327-0806 if you would like to help sponsor the 2011 "News From The Coffee Shop" Buchanan County Crop Tour.

We still need 2 Team Sponsors

Friday, June 24, 2011

Hail Damage

Checkin' for hail in Northeast Buchanan County. Strom date was June 8th.

Andy White Tractor Ride

Andy White tractor ride throughout Buchanan County scheduled for 9 a.m. June 25, 2011. Call Andy for more details at 319-533-6895

News From The Coffee Shop will have live updates Saturday, June 25, 2011 from the Andy White Tractor Ride beginning at 1p.m.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

$9,150 / Acre

Our Reply: Here's what she looks like!... lays pretty nice.

Crop Tour Sponsor Update

Grower Host- Paris Farms, Fremont Township

Our Reply: Thanks Tyler!

Drop the Gavel

$9,150 / acre
$125.34 / CSR Point
$713,700

McKay Estate Farm

78 acre farm with 73 CSR north of Masonville, IA

Farm Sale @ 10am

News From The Coffee Shop will be broadcasting live TODAY, June 23, 2011 from the Hertz Farm Mgmt. Farmland Auction in Masonville, IA.

78 acres of tillable farmland sold in 1 parcel will be bid-off at public auction beginning at 10am.

Be SURE to check back in the 10 o'clock hour for live updates!

NW District Scout Team Sponsor

Team Sponsor for 2011 Buchanan County Crop Tour

Thank You Don's Insulation- Donnie Strauel!

Call Pete @ 319-327-0806 if you would like to help sponsor the 2011 "News From The Coffee Shop" Buchanan County Crop Tour.

We still need 3 Team Sponsors

Federal Reserve Press Release

Follow this link to read about what the Federal Reserve is doing with rates!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Crop Tour Sponsor Update

Grower Host- Donnie Strauel, Westburg Township

Our Reply: Thank You Donnie!

Also... Look for Donnie on a Crop Tour scout team Aug. 20th!

Crop Tour Sponsor Update

Grower Host- Doug Rathbun, Buffalo Township

Our Reply: Thanks Doug!

Crop Tour Sponsor Update

Grower Host- Chuck Mazur, Sumner Township

Our Reply: Thanks for the interest Chuck!

Closing Markets

CORN JUL1 677.5-30s
BEANS JUL1 1330.25-18.5s
LCAT AUG1 111.375-1.775
LHOG JUL1 98.225-0.775

Our Reply: Ouch!, don't know what happened but limit down never has a good ring to it.

Farm Sale- Tomorrow

News From The Coffee Shop will be broadcasting live TOMORROW, June 23, 2011 from the Hertz Farm Mgmt. Farmland Auction in Masonville, IA.

78 acres of tillable farmland sold in 1 parcel will be bid-off at public auction beginning at 10am.

Remember, "YOU'LL HEAR IT HERE FIRST!!"

Opening Calls

Corn: Down 5 to 8

Soybeans: Down 5 to 10

Wheat: Down 5 to 10

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Corn Futures' Daily Price Limit

The CBOT is set to expand corn futures' daily price limit from $0.30/ day to $0.40
As Seen in The Kiplinger Letter

Our Reply: Expect the change by month end and it will apply to all corn contracts, including the ones already in place.