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Morning Briefing

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 — Sterling, Logan County, CO

Corn (Dec) $479.50  ▲ +6.2%
Wheat (Jul) $671.00  ▲ +3.7%
Live Cattle $247.13  ▼ -2.0%
ConditionsMostly Sunny
High / Low59° / 32°F
Precipitation38%
Wind2 to 7 mph N
⚠ Severe weather in forecast
❄ Frost risk forecast

**Protect your corn and any frost-sensitive crops tonight** — with overnight temps hitting 32°F and rain moving in Wednesday, get any remaining transplants or early-planted seedlings covered before sundown today. If you've been thinking about locking in some of your corn bushels, today's 6% price jump to $479.50/bu makes it a solid day to call your elevator and forward contract a portion of your expected harvest while the price is running hot.

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