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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Corn Bulls Trying to Take Control on Wednesday
Corn price action is 4 to 6 cents higher so far on Wednesday morning. Futures held onto gains heading into the Tuesday close, as contracts were up 1 to 2 cents in the nearbys. Preliminary open interest suggested some light short covering, down 21,565 contracts. The front month CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 1 1/4 cents at $3.88 3/4. Crop Progress data showed crop ratings by state, IN was down 2, with SD and OH slipping 1, and MI falling 9. Improvement was noted in MO (+14), ND (+6), NE and IL (+3), with IA ratings steady. Coffee Prices Fall Back After Monday's Surge Coffee Prices Fall Back After Monday's Surge How About those Crop Condition Numbers for Corn and Soybeans? Our exclusive Barchart Brief newsletter is your FREE midday guide to what's moving stocks, sectors, and investor sentiment - delivered right when you need the info most. Subscribe today! Rains are expected to be rather widespread this next week according to NOAA's 7-day QPF, with much of the Corn Belt seeing 1 to 3 inches. Brazil corn exports are expected to total 4.3 MMT in July according to ANEC, a 0.26 MMT increase from their prior number and above the 3.55 MMT from last year. EIA data will be released this morning with some looking for a steady ethanol production number during the week that ended on July 11. Sep 25 Corn closed at $4.01 1/4, up 1 1/4 cents, currently up 4 1/4 cents Nearby Cash was $3.88 3/4, up 1 1/4 cents, Dec 25 Corn closed at $4.19 3/4, up 1 3/4 cents, currently up 5 cents Mar 26 Corn closed at $4.36 3/4, up 2 cents, currently up 5 1/2 cents New Crop Cash was $3.77 1/4, up 1 1/2 cents, On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on
USA Today
9 hours ago
- Climate
- USA Today
Storm tracker: System continues to move across Florida toward the Gulf
A broad area of low pressure continues to move westward across the Florida Panhandle and is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorm activity mainly south of its center, the National Hurricane Center said early Wednesday morning, July 16. Hurricane center forecasters said the system, designated as Invest 93L, is forecast to continue moving westward and could emerge or redevelop over the far northeastern to north-central portion of the Gulf, reaching the coast of Louisiana by Thursday. "If this system moves far enough offshore, environmental conditions over the Gulf appear generally favorable for additional development, and a tropical depression could still form over the next couple of days before the system moves fully inland by the end of the week," the hurricane center said in its 2 a.m. ET advisory on July 16. The system is expected to provide heavy rainfall, which could produce localized flash flooding over portions of Florida through Wednesday. Flash flooding could also occur in portions of the north-central Gulf Coast beginning late Wednesday and continuing through Friday, the hurricane center said. Invest 93L currently has a 40% chance for tropical development over the next seven days and a 40% chance over the next 48 hours. The next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be Dexter. More weather news: Heavy rainfall in NY, NJ floods streets, subways, more: See photos Atlantic storm tracker This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time. Spaghetti models for Invest 93L Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest performing models to help make its forecasts. How do hurricanes form? Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water. Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression. A tropical depression becomes a named tropical storm once its sustained wind speeds reaches 39 miles per hour. When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane. Prepare now for hurricanes Delaying potentially life-saving preparations could mean waiting until it's too late. "Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period," NOAA recommends. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
Associated Press
9 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Weather Preparedness and Resilience: Insights From the Field
With hurricane season ramping up and severe weather events becoming more frequent, businesses across sectors face increasing pressure to proactively prepare for potential disruption. In our recent webinar entitled, 'Disaster Preparedness: Practical Strategies for Business Continuity,' Lauren Corbett-Noon, Consumer and Industrial Goods Segment Leader at Antea Group, moderated a discussion on this topic featuring Noel Russ, Incident Management (AIM) Service Leader, and Marshall Stageberg, Meteorologist. In this webinar, they shared practical insights on how organizations can strengthen their weather resilience strategies. Below, here are four key takeaways to help your organization prepare, protect, and respond more effectively. To listen to the full webinar, click the link: Webinar: Disaster Preparedness: Practical Strategies for Business Continuity by Antea Group USA 1. Contingency Planning Requires Ownership A plan sitting on a shelf isn't a preparedness strategy—it's a missed opportunity. Organizations are finding it beneficial to go beyond writing emergency response and business continuity plans. At the minimum, these plans must be: Not keeping your contact information, site details, or procedures up to date can cause serious delays, lead to regulatory penalties, and make these resources useless during an emergency. 2. Don't Wait to Vet and Contract Response Partners When disaster strikes, time is critical. Pre-qualifying and contracting with emergency response vendors in advance enables rapid mobilization and can reduce costs. It is important to have agreements in place with remediation, restoration, specialized clean up, and security contractors before an event occurs. Doing so allows your organization to: 3. Use the Right Tools to Monitor and Forecast Weather Risk Understanding your site-specific risk is the first step to effective forecasting. Geography literacy and knowledge of forecast timescales are critical for interpreting weather data and acting early. Organizations can use trusted tools to monitor evolving risks. Such organizations include: National Weather ServiceNational Weather Service Point ForecastsNational Hurricane CenterNational Water Prediction CenterStorm Prediction CenterAirNow By combining long-, mid-, and short-range forecasts with real-time alerts, businesses can activate protocols based on weather triggers tied to their contingency plans. 4. Protect Your People, Equipment, and Facilities When extreme weather threatens, the top priorities should be safety, operational continuity, and minimizing asset damage. Key strategies include: Simple measures like staging assets in advance or having backup generators can yield significant cost savings and reduce downtime. Frequently Asked Questions Q: What are the impacts of some of the budget cuts to NOAA? A: While core weather forecasting services from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service remain unaffected, budget cuts have limited the availability of specialized forecasts and event planning support from local offices due to staffing shortages. Recent hiring approvals are expected to help restore some of these capabilities over time. Q: If you had to pick two plans to concentrate on, which would you choose? A: The two most essential plans to focus on are an Emergency Response Plan, which addresses all potential facility risks, and a Business Continuity Plan, which addresses operations so they can recover quickly after a disruption. Both of these plans help identify critical functions, evaluate internal and external threats, and often encompass elements of other preparedness plans. Q: What is involved with having an emergency response plan drill? A: An emergency response drill is a valuable opportunity to test communication, coordination, and plan effectiveness by involving key responders such as contractors, Emergency Medical Technician (EMTs), and local authorities. Drills help identify gaps, allow others to review and challenge the plan, and support continuous improvement through post-drill evaluations. Looking Ahead Preparedness is not a one-time activity; it's an ongoing process of planning, training, monitoring, and refining. By taking steps now, organizations can significantly reduce both the human, operational, and financial impacts of extreme weather events. If you have questions, our team is here to help! Reach out if you want help assessing your weather-related risks or building out your response strategy today! Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Antea Group
France 24
9 hours ago
- Politics
- France 24
Uncertainty for Afghans who supported US after Taliban takeover
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France 24
9 hours ago
- Business
- France 24
Retired IDF Major General Giora Eiland on FRANCE 24 to discuss situation in Gaza
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