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USDA increases expected crop production
2013-11-12 22:44:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
As expected, the USDA report released on Nov. 8 increased the estimated total corn and soybean production in 2013. Crop production estimates were raised, despite many areas of Iowa, Minnesota and the Upper Midwest dealing with very late planting, along with some late-season drought conditions. However, overall 2013 crop conditions in the U.S. were better than expected, with many areas benefiting from some very favorable weather in late summer, and the extended growing season in the Upper Midwest enhanced some of the later-planted crops. Focus on Ag read more
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