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	@CT - COTTON #2 - ICEFU Month Open High Low Last Change Close Time More Jul 26 72.50 72.09 Oct 26 74.52 75.50 74.52 75.50 0.61 74.89 06:17A Dec 26 76.24 77.26 76.09 77.14 0.88 76.26 06:17A Mar 27 77.63 78.60 77.47 78.47 0.80 77.67 06:17A May 27 78.67 79.45 78.39 79.36 0.76 78.60 06:17A Jul 27 78.49 79.35 78.32 79.09 0.58 78.51 06:17A @C - CORN - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Change Close Time More Jul 26 406'0 407'0 403'6 406'6 -0'2 407'0 06:18A Sep 26 415'0 416'0 412'2 415'4 -0'2 415'6 06:18A Dec 26 433'6 435'6 431'4 435'4 0'6 434'6 06:18A Mar 27 448'6 450'2 446'2 450'0 0'4 449'4 06:18A May 27 457'6 459'2 455'2 459'0 0'6 458'2 06:18A Jul 27 463'6 465'4 461'4 465'4 1'0 464'4 06:18A @S - SOYBEANS - CBOT Month Open High Low Last Change Close Time More Jul 26 1107'0 1114'2 1104'4 1111'2 2'4 1108'6 06:18A Aug 26 1115'0 1122'0 1112'2 1119'4 2'6 1116'6 06:18A Sep 26 1118'4 1126'0 1115'2 1123'0 3'0 1120'0 06:18A Nov 26 1133'4 1141'2 1130'0 1138'4 3'4 1135'0 06:18A Jan 27 1148'2 1154'6 1144'0 1152'4 3'4 1149'0 06:18A Mar 27 1154'4 1160'2 1149'6 1158'0 2'6 1155'2 06:18A May 27 1160'0 1166'2 1156'6 1164'2 2'2 1162'0 06:18A My Custom Markets Symbol Open High Low Last Change Close Time More

	Johnny's Blog
	Last week of June. 6-23-2026 Now at the last week of June, we out to be finished with early season insect management including Asiatic Garden Beetle as well as thrips due in part to the stage of cotton developement as well as the rapid growth with the heat and moisture improvement.  Most farmers have the weed strategy on schedule and are in process of applying Nitrogen on the early crop and have the late crop plan in place as well.   So what's Next?  It's gonna be insect and growth management.  Consultants are looking for those early signs of plant bugs and for fields that are ready for that first shot of Pix.  The first Extension publication for plantbugs was published yesterday on the NC State Cotton portal as well as Virginia Tech by Tim Bryant on 6-23-2026.  This is probably the main two topics for Mid-Season managemnt that will last from pre-bloom into full bloom.  Early signs of insects are low but we know they are coming and there are many options to consider for timing and material selection.  I'll be publishing the Extension Strategies as well as my own ideas in the coming days. Go to the On-line Newsletter for fine tuning nitrogen management.   DISCLAIMER: The data contained herein is for informational, conversational, and philosophical thinking and is for general purposes only. Ideas expressed apply to the Uppter Southeast growing region. AlthoughII the information was obtained from various sources, which we believe to be reliable, we do not in any way guarantee its accuracy or completeness. Comments are influenced by past experiences, personal bias and hypothetical speculation by the writer and are not always accurate predictors of future events. Specific references to Agricultural Products and Rates are used for examples and do not reflect specific endorsement or recommendations for use. Always read and follow all label directions and precautions for use. We disclaim any responsibility for any errors or omissions contained herein. FULL DISCLOSURE: There is no compensation received by Johnny to promote any product referenced with in this blog. Johnny is a paid employee of Commonwealth Gin

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	COTTON #2 (Jul 26) 72.50 COTTON #2 (Oct 26) 75.50 0.61 COTTON #2 (Dec 26) 77.14 0.88 COTTON #2 (Mar 27) 78.47 0.80 COTTON #2 (May 27) 79.36 0.76 COTTON #2 (Jul 27) 79.09 0.58 CORN (Jul 26) 406'6 -0'2 CORN (Sep 26) 415'4 -0'2 CORN (Dec 26) 435'4 0'6 CORN (Mar 27) 450'0 0'4 CORN (May 27) 459'0 0'6 CORN (Jul 27) 465'4 1'0 SOYBEANS (Jul 26) 1111'2 2'4 SOYBEANS (Aug 26) 1119'4 2'6 SOYBEANS (Sep 26) 1123'0 3'0 SOYBEANS (Nov 26) 1138'4 3'4 SOYBEANS (Jan 27) 1152'4 3'4 SOYBEANS (Mar 27) 1158'0 2'6 SOYBEANS (May 27) 1164'2 2'2

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