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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 DTN Weekly Average DDG Price Higher Friday, December 5, 2025 11:41AM CST DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is higher versus two weeks ago. DTN Weekly Average DDG Price Higher Again Friday, November 21, 2025 11:48AM CST Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Shareholders Vote Yes to Proposed Merger Monday, November 17, 2025 9:44AM CST [Read and Comment on Full Blog]

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	Farmers Lose PP Buy-Up Under New Rule Wednesday, December 3, 2025 2:59PM CST The Federal Crop Insurance Corp. (FCIC) last Friday published a rule in the Federal Register dubbed "Expanding Access to Risk Protection" that made several changes to insurance policies. Among the changes is a provision that eliminates the option of buying-up prevented-planting coverage with policies. [Read Full News Story] Taxlink Wednesday, December 3, 2025 10:24AM CST Section 1031 exchanges involve complex rules about asset classes, debt and strict timing requirements that require professional guidance to avoid costly mistakes. [Read Full News Story]

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	Science Journal's Withdrawal of Glyphosate Safety Evaluation Causes Uproar Friday, December 5, 2025 10:24AM CST A Dutch publishing company has issued a retraction for a frequently cited study on the safety of glyphosate. The 25-year-old study has been used by regulators such as EPA in assessing the safety of the herbicide. [Read Full News Story] US Solicitor General Backs Bayer's Supreme Court Bid to End Roundup Lawsuits Tuesday, December 2, 2025 8:24AM CST The Trump administration said the Supreme Court should hear Bayer's Roundup petition that could end cancer lawsuits, arguing federal pesticide labeling laws preempt state-liability claims. [Read Full News Story] Tell Your Farm Story in 2026 View From the Cab Thursday, November 20, 2025 6:46PM CST The cab door is open. Apply for a chance to tell your farm's story as part of DTN's ongoing project called View From the Cab. [Read Full News Story]

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