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	If you experience issues calling our office, please call Jennifer at 217-254-6920 or Dave at 217-820-3360. OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30 A.M - 4:30 PM 12/31/2024 - 12:00 pm cut off for 2024 transactions. If you would like to receive our daily cash bids via text message or e-mail, please give us a call at 217.774.3360 or send us an e-mail at yakeygrain@stewstras.net.  Dave or Jennifer would be happy to assist you in setting up your account.

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	Editorial Staff Rain Delayed Soybean Harvest Strengthens Spot Basis Monday, September 28, 2026 9:32AM CDT Processors in parts of Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Southern Minnesota and Nebraska are pushing hard for old crop beans due to delayed harvest. DTN Average Weekly DDG Price Pushes Higher Friday, September 25, 2026 12:11PM CDT Harvest Costs Climb with Added Fuel Surcharges, Squeezing Farmers Margins Monday, September 21, 2026 9:53AM CDT [Read and Comment on Full Blog]

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