Grains Moving

THIS RT @hedgeit_tcronin: Several analysts and elevators saying yesterday was their biggest day of #corn and #soybean movement since harvest -- Knutson Farms (@KnutsonFarms)

Farmland Sale

110 acres in Christian Co IL sold at auction today for $15,800 an acre. I do not know who bought it. -- Cory Ritter (@CoryRitter)

Bald Eagle Rehabilitated

It's a Bald Eagle!
Eagle found near death east of Winthrop, IA was rehabilitated and released.

Bearwolf

The guy in the photo is a salesman for Kolbe & Kolbe who owns a cabin up in Woodruff, WI.

Wouldn't that cause the ole ticker to kick up a notch if it appeared in your path while out for an evening in the forest!?
This is not a bear, it's a 182 lb. wolf killed near Woodrufff, WI. I'll call it a "Bearwolf"

 

Japan’s 20-month rule ends on Feb. 1

The U.S. beef industry began this week with positive news that access to the Japanese market will improve significantly. Following a week of rumors and unofficial statements, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Monday morning that the United States and Japan have agreed on new terms and conditions under which Japan will allow imports of U.S. beef from cattle up to 30 months of age beginning February 1.

Article By: John Maday, Managing Editor, Drovers CattleNetwork