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UnitedHealth Stock Is One of the Worst-Performing S&P 500 Stocks in 2025. Should You Buy the Dip?
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Brutally beaten and fourth-worst in the S&P 500, does UNH still earn a place in your portfolio?
U.S. Corn Crop Way Past ‘Knee High by the Fourth of July’ Benchmark
Successful FarmingWed Jul 2, 9:07PM CDT
U.S. Corn Crop Way Past ‘Knee High by the Fourth of July’ Benchmark

3 Giant Dividend Stocks to Buy to Shield Your Portfolio Now
BarchartWed Jul 2, 6:30PM CDT
These dividend stocks provide consistent income and long-term stability.

Cotton Bulls Gain Ground on Wednesday
BarchartWed Jul 2, 5:33PM CDT
Cotton futures closed out the Wednesday session with contracts up 40 to 60 points. Crude oil was up $2.09/barrel at $67.54, with the US dollar index $0.032 lower to $96.435. Earlier today, President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam, stating the country is charging no tariffs on US goods....

Hogs Turn Higher on Wednesday
BarchartWed Jul 2, 5:33PM CDT
Lean hog futures saw marginal strength of 40 to 95 cents on the Wednesday session. USDA’s national base hog price was back up 51 cents in the Wednesday afternoon report, with negotiated trade at $112.06. The CME Lean Hog Index was down 77 cents at $110.99 on June 30. USDA’s...

Cotton Bulls Gain Ground on Wednesday
BarchartWed Jul 2, 5:33PM CDT
Cotton futures closed out the Wednesday session with contracts up 40 to 60 points. Crude oil was up $2.09/barrel at $67.54, with the US dollar index $0.032 lower to $96.435. Earlier today, President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam, stating the country is charging no tariffs on US goods....

Soybeans Rally on Wednesday
BarchartWed Jul 2, 5:33PM CDT
Soybeans were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up 20 to 26 cents on the day. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 23 3/4 cents at $10.12 1/2. Soymeal futures were $2.90 to $4.10 higher on the day, as Soy Oil was up 110 to 140...

Cattle Bulls Push Back on Wednesday
BarchartWed Jul 2, 5:33PM CDT
Live cattle futures pushed higher into the Wednesday close, with contracts up $1.70 to $1.90 in the nearbys. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $218 bids on 984 of the 1,064 head offered, with another BidTheGrid™ sale at $228 in IA. Outside of that, sales of $230-231...

Cattle Bulls Push Back on Wednesday
BarchartWed Jul 2, 5:33PM CDT
Live cattle futures pushed higher into the Wednesday close, with contracts up $1.70 to $1.90 in the nearbys. The Wednesday morning Fed Cattle Exchange online auction showed $218 bids on 984 of the 1,064 head offered, with another BidTheGrid™ sale at $228 in IA. Outside of that, sales of $230-231...

Soybeans Rally on Wednesday
BarchartWed Jul 2, 5:33PM CDT
Soybeans were in rally mode on Wednesday, with contracts up 20 to 26 cents on the day. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 23 3/4 cents at $10.12 1/2. Soymeal futures were $2.90 to $4.10 higher on the day, as Soy Oil was up 110 to 140...
Regional Crop Update: June 23 - June 30, 2025
Tue Jul 1, 8:38AM CDT
While some areas across the state were grateful for recent rainfall, others received excessive amounts, resulting in standing water in fields and raising concerns about nitrogen needs for corn. Along with the wetter conditions, ISU Extension field agronomists reported observations and inquiries abou...
Empowering Iowa Soybean Producers: Harnessing Climate Tools
Tue Jul 1, 6:40AM CDT
July 16: Get paid for your opinions about ag climate data Austin Pearson Midwestern Regional Climate CenterCalling all corn and soybean producers and agricultural advisers! The United Soybean Board (USB), in partnership with the Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC), Iowa State Extension, Iowa...