The CBOT traded a rather uninspiring day to end the week, with corn and the soy complex largely chopping sideways. Wheat traded a mixed day early with the lack of USDA confirmation of wheat sales to China weighing on early market action. Technical buying firmed the wheat market heading into the close, however, as bullish chart conditions kept bears sidelined. The Pro Farmer tour posted its state-wide average yield estimate for Iowa this morning, which came in at 177.8 BPA. The reduction was expected due to drought in the western part of the state and hurricane force winds last week. The yield will be Iowa’s lowest, if realized, since 2014. The tour also announced the Minnesota corn yield at 195.1 BPA, which would be a record hi...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
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Like all marmots
An adult Vancouver Island marmot typically measures 65 to 70 centimetres (26 to 28 in) from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail.