While parts of southern California were under water in recent days, Bret Walts, a meteorologist for BAMWX.com, says hot, deadly temperatures are in the forecast for the Midwest – with limited chance for rain and relief this week from the heat.

There are a lot of wildcards, especially with the war in Ukraine, but global supply and demand dynamics for corn might struggle for the next eight months, says Jon Scheve. With profitablity in mind, he explains how spreads impact a farmer's bottom line and how to factor in spreads when making cash marketing decisions.

Corn growers in 13 states have confirmed tar spot outbreaks now. Iowa leads the pack with the disease reported in at least 36 counties. Indiana is a close second. "It’s starting to explode," says one agronomist.

Time is a thief, especially when it comes to raising children. One day you bring them home from the hospital and the next they're hauling and unloading round bales for 10 hours all by themselves.