Picnic Table Surrounded by Water
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Water surrounds this picnic table in Oakland’s park after a stormy morning. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Water Running Over Road in Park After Storm
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Morning storms caused flooding in Oakland’s Park. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.
Grain Prices at Close of Market
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Market close 6/30/14:
Corn -23@4.18, New-22@4.25
Beans-48@13.29, New-70@11.57
For more information contact:
Greg Mockenhaupt
Risk Management Consultant
Central Valley Ag – ProEdge
1007 County Road O
Oakland, NE 68045
Office: 402-685-5613
Cell: 402-380-9855
Grain Markets Negatively Impacted by Today’s Report
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The National Ag Statistics Service (NASS) issued two major reports this morning. The June Quarterly Grain Stocks report measures grain in all positions as of June 1st. It is used to gauge both on farm and commercial inventory of corn, soybeans, and wheat. Due to the reports only being released quarterly, expectations are often quite variable which leads to a volatile trade. The Planted Acreage report indicates the amount of acres planted to principal crops and is based on surveys taken in late May and early June. Below are summaries of both reports.
Quarterly Grain Stocks
Corn stocks reported at 3.8 billion were above the average guess but within the range of expectations. Soybean stocks were reported at 405 million bushels which was slightly higher than pre-report estimates.
Market Reaction: Negative for both commodities.
Planted Acreage
Corn planted acreage was reported at 91.6 million acres which was slightly below pre-report estimates at 91.7. This total is the smallest number since 2010, but still the 5th largest since 1944. Soybean acres were a massive 84.8 million acres, well above pre-report estimates at 82.2. This total is easily a new record for soybean acres, some 7 million higher than the previous record. The number is up 11% from a year ago and reflects higher soybean prices through the spring and wet weather during planting, which may have pushed some corn acres to beans. The USDA is expecting record soybean acreage in MI, MN, NE, NY, ND, OH, PA, SD, and WI.
Market Reaction: Negative for both commodities
At 11:43 a.m. New Crop corn is down -19 ½ and soybeans are down -60.
For more information contact:
Greg Mockenhaupt
Risk Management Consultant
Central Valley Ag – ProEdge
1007 County Road O
Oakland, NE 68045
Office: 402-685-5613
Cell: 402-380-9855
Bancroft Senior Center News
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Bancroft Senior Center News
* The senior center provides Information and Assistance to any individual who is looking for services for themselves or another person 60 years and older, the center manager and/or center participant can provide information to individuals on services available within the community. We link individuals to the services and opportunities that are available within or beyond the community itself. We will then establish adequate follow-up procedures to see that their needs were met. For more information call 402-648-3387.
*If you are 60 years and older and need information on programs designed to help keep you in your home longer or if you need legal help, contact Connie at 402-648-3387 or in the evening at 402-648-7648.
* We have the following medical equipment to loan out on an as need basis, wheel chair, bath seats, toilet seat riser and portable toilet chair, crutches or walkers. Call 402-648-3387 during office hours.
Meals on Wheels
Would you like to get Meals on Wheels? Anyone over the age of 60 years and lives within the city limits are eligible for these meals. You may sign up anytime for the Meals on Wheels program; you can get the meals delivered however many times you want them each week. You must call 402-687-2332 before 8:30 a.m. if you want a meal that day. The suggested donation for the meals is $4.00.
Weekly Activities:
Wed. July 2: Melody chimers practice at 9:00. Sign up to play in the pinochle tournament at 1:30.
Thurs. July 3: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. Sign up to play in the pitch tournament at 1:30.
Fri. July 4: The center is closed today.
Sat. July 5: Come and enjoy the music at 7:00 and bring a snack for break time.
Mon. July 7: Bring a covered dish and join the group for potluck dinner. Will play cards starting about 1:30.
Tues. July 8: Tai Chi class at 9:30 and the walking ex. class at 10:30. Stop in for coffee at 10:00. We will have a pitch tournament at 1:30.
Wed. July 9: Melody chimes practice at 9:00. Our supply of recycled anniversary cards is very low and we need some volunteers willing to come and work on that project at 1:30 p.m.
Hassebrook Picks Raybould for Lieutenant Governor
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Lincoln, Neb. — Chuck Hassebrook was in Lincoln this morning, where he announced that he has chosen Jane Raybould to be his Lieutenant Governor.
“I could not ask for a better running mate than Jane,” said Hassebrook. “She is a respected businesswoman, small business owner, and job creator. As an elected official she has stepped up to address tough budget issues by implementing cost cutting measures that have allowed Lancaster County to serve its citizens effectively. But the most important attribute of a leader is a good heart. Jane is committed to public service, and has pursued elected office and other leadership positions to serve the people, not to serve herself.”
Raybould accepted, saying, “I’m honored to join Chuck’s ticket as the Lieutenant Governor, where I look forward to continuing my service not only to Lancaster County, but to the entire state of Nebraska. I also look forward to campaigning and working with someone who I greatly admire and respect.”
Jane Raybould is currently serving as a Lancaster County Commissioner. She was up for re-election this year, but will be withdrawing her name from the ballot. The Lancaster County Democratic Party is charged with appointing her replacement. Jane will finish her term as a county commissioner, which ends in January 2015.
Raybould also works as the Vice President of Operations for B&R Stores, which include Russ’s Market and Super Saver. There are 18 B&R stores across Nebraska and Iowa, which are family and employee owned.
Jane Raybould and Chuck Hassebrook
Oakland City Office Hours
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The Oakland City Office will be open Monday through Thursday (June 30 – July 3) 8 AM to Noon only. Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!!
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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The National Weather Service in Omaha has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… northwestern Burt County in east central Nebraska… southeastern Wayne County in northeast Nebraska… Cuming County in northeast Nebraska… Thurston County in northeast Nebraska… * until 1100 am CDT * at 1015 am CDT…severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Wakefield to near Leigh…moving east at 50 mph. Hazard…60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Source…radar indicated. Impact…hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs…siding and trees. * Locations impacted include… West Point…Wakefield…Wisner…Pender…Emerson…Walthill… Winnebago…Beemer…Bancroft…Rosalie…Thurston…the Highway 9 and 51 Junction and 10 miles west of West Point. This includes the following highways… Highway 275 in Nebraska between mile markers 101 and 123. Highway 75 in Nebraska between mile markers 165 and 171. Highway 77 in Nebraska between milemarkers 154 and 169. Precautionary/preparedness actions… Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter…inside a strong building and away from windows.
Grain Prices
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Markets 6/30/14 @9:10am
New-6 ½ @ 4.40 ¾
Beans+3 ¾ @13.81 ¾
New Even @ 12.28
-All eyes will be on the numbers from the USDA today at 11:00am.
-The June 1st stocks report will give us an update of what is “left on hand” and a better idea of the total supply and demand picture.
-The acreage report will get a lot of attention, especially as we start to debate yield potential on the planted acres
-Limits today are 35 cents in corn and $1.00 in soybeans, this is especially important for producers looking for selling opportunities
– Keep an eye on the Chicago Board of Trade for crop sales opportunities as pre-report positioning shifts the market one way or another.
Report related Marketing strategies:
- Pre-report: A producer may consider making a cash or futures only sale prior to the report thus eliminating risk on a portion of the crop
- Post Report: Placing an “Offer” on a new crop sale to capture a post report market reaction to the top side. In many cases post report rallies are short lived.
For more informations, contact:
Greg Mockenhaupt
Risk Management Consultant
Central Valley Ag – ProEdge
1007 County Road O
Oakland, NE 68045
Office: 402-685-5613
Cell: 402-380-9855
Tornado Watch
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The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch until 6 PM CDT.
The new watch is valid for the following areas In Iowa: In southwest Iowa Fremont Harrison Mills Montgomery Page Pottawattamie Shelby In west central Iowa Monona In Nebraska the new watch includes 20 counties
In east central Nebraska: Burt Butler Dodge Douglas Sarpy Saunders Washington In northeast Nebraska Antelope Boone Colfax Cuming Madison Pierce Platte Stanton Thurston Wayne In southeast Nebraska Cass Lancaster Seward. This includes the cities of…Albion…Ashland…Bellevue… Blair…Clarinda…Columbus…Council Bluffs…David City… Decatur…Dunlap…Elgin…Farragut…Fremont…Glenwood… Hamburg…Harlan…La Vista…Lincoln…Logan…Lyons…Macy… Mapleton…Milford…Missouri Valley…Neligh…Norfolk… Oakland…Omaha…Onawa…Osmond…Papillion…Pender…Pierce… Plainview…Plattsmouth…Red Oak…Schuyler…Seward… Shenandoah…Sidney…St. Edward…Stanton…Tabor…Tekamah… Wahoo…Walthill…Wayne…West Point…Winnebago…Wisner… Woodbine and Yutan.
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