This week we preview the October Supply and Demand report that will be released on Friday, October 11th. We discuss the latest crop progress and weather trends in the U.S., as well as planting progress and weather trends in Brazil. We wrap up with a review of November Soybean and December Corn futures.

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• Corn 
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Speaking with Brad Chandler, CEO of Hensall Co-op: “I am thrilled to congratulate this year's Bright Futures Scholarship winners and am inspired by the number of talented students who applied. This overwhelming interest shows just how vital education is in our rural communities, and Hensall Co-op is eager to support the next generation of leaders.” Hensall Co-op is Proud to be Farmer Owned and proud to support education.

Marisa Huberts (Moorefield, ON) will be attending the University of Guelph for a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. As a future Agronomist, Marisa intends to apply her knowledge “directly to support Canadian farmers and the agricultural community.”

Attending Olds College for an Agriculture Management Diploma is Abby Pepper (Merlin, ON). With her education, Abby will equip herself with the “knowledge and skills necessary to address the challenges faced by farmers and contribute to sustainable agriculture practices.”

The third recipient is Lauren Hoonaard (South Huron, ON) who is attending the University of Guelph for a Bachelor of Commerce, with a focus on Food and Agriculture Business. Lauren is “excited to work in agriculture to help farmers grow high-yielding crops to help feed the ever-growing population.” She was a previous Hensall Co-op summer intern, which is another program aimed at supporting education in the agricultural industry.

Due to the unprecedented number of applications submitted, two additional grants were awarded this year. Matthew Peters will be attending Fanshawe College and will support his "rural community and Canadian agriculture by acquiring a diploma in cyber security and helping farmers and agri-businesses protect their data against cyber security threats.”

Additionally, David Webster (London, ON) is attending the Ontario Veterinary College to obtain his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. David plans to “work closely with farmers and livestock producers to improve animal health, increase productivity, and promote sustainable farming practices.”

The Hensall Co-op Bright Futures Scholarship provides post-secondary scholarships to students who have shown a career interest in agriculture or a field or trade that will advance rural communities. Up to three $2,500 scholarships are awarded to students who are children or grandchildren of individuals who were a member of Hensall Co-op or an employee, as of March 1 of the year of application.

Season 4 Episode 6 of RealAgriculture's Edible Bean School, brought to you by Hensall Co-op, is now available. Dennis Lange, pulse specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, takes us along for a visit to the variety evaluation trials funded by Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s research centre in Morden, Manitoba. Watch video here.

This week's updates highlight the history of price volatility associated with the September Grain Stocks Report. We review crop conditions and progress, as well as the short-term weather forecast. We then shift focus to Brazil, where dryness has grabbed the market's attention, and wrap up with a long-term view of November Soybean and December Corn futures.

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• Soybeans

This week we update the latest crop condition ratings and progress. We also examine the latest short-term weather forecast and review long-term trends in November soybean and December Corn futures.

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• Corn

• Soybeans

This week's updates highlight Trade estimates for the USDA Supply and Demand report, which will be released tomorrow, Thursday, September 12th. We review the history of price changes associated with that report and wrap things up with a look at crop conditions and progress history.

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• Corn
• Soybean

This week's updates highlight the latest USDA crop condition ratings and progress trends. We also examine the short-term weather forecast as we approach harvest. We wrap things up with a long-term review of November Soybean and December Corn futures.

Watch videos here:

• Corn
• Soybeans

This week's updates highlight crop conditions and progress from the USDA. We review the latest weather trends as we head into September and wrap up with a long-term view of November Soybean and December Corn futures.

Watch videos here:

• Corn
• Soybeans

Hensall Co-op and its employees are thrilled to announce the recipients of the fourth annual Hensall Co-op Strong Communities Initiative, a program dedicated to supporting initiatives that make a positive impact on rural communities. This year, two exceptional organizations have been chosen to receive grants totalling $20,000, with an additional $12,500 being split between 5 other well-deserving organizations.

The Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation, located in Palmerston, ON, has been selected as one of the grant recipients. They will receive $10,000 in funding to aid in purchasing an MRI machine. This initiative will bring much-needed high-quality healthcare services to the residents of Palmerston and the surrounding communities, ensuring they have access to healthcare of the highest standard.

Additionally, the Clinton Public Hospital Foundation located in Clinton, ON, has been granted $10,000 to purchase an ophthalmic chair. This piece of equipment will allow rural residents to receive care in their community following cataract surgery without having to travel long distances.

Brad Chandler, CEO of Hensall Co-op, expressed his enthusiasm for these grants: “We received many applications showcasing the needs of rural communities. Hensall Co-op is honoured to support organizations that are essential to our communities."

With the strong need in rural communities, Hensall Co-op has also awarded each of the following organizations a $2,500 grant:

• Corbett Community Centre – Enhancement Project (Parkhill, ON)
• Brookside Public School – Playground Enhancement Project (Lucknow, ON)
• Wingham & District Hospital Foundation – CT Scanner (Wingham, ON)
• Portage Junk Yard Dogs Inc. – Hiking, Tobogganing, and Biking Park (Portage la Prairie, MB)
• Hanover Parks – Community Splash Pad Development (Hanover, ON)

The Hensall Co-op Strong Communities Initiative seeks to provide one-time grants to projects that address critical needs within communities, with a particular focus on initiatives aligned with Community Health and Healthy Living. Grants of $10,000 are awarded to projects completed by not-for-profit entities that are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as charities and have been in operation for over 12 months.

Hensall Co-op remains committed to strengthening rural communities across Canada and looks forward to witnessing the positive impact of these grants on all communities awarded.

This week's ATI videos are now available.

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• Corn
• Soybean