What we leave behind this fall may have just as much influence on next year's grazing season as what we harvest now.

Walmart is expanding its reach into the cattle and beef industries, building a supply chain that stretches from cattle genetics to the retail meat case. But what does that mean for independent American ranchers?

Illinois corn harvested reached 93% and soybeans harvested reached 96%.

Indiana corn harvested reached 87% and soybeans harvested reached 93%.

Diesel fuel prices are $2.290 higher than a year ago and $2.606 higher than two years ago. Regular gasoline prices are $0.939 higher than a year ago and $0.943 higher than two years ago.

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Illinois corn harvested reached 86% and soybeans harvested reached 91%.

Indiana corn harvested reached 75% and soybeans harvested reached 87%.

Diesel fuel prices are $2.539 higher than a year ago and $2.756 higher than two years ago. Regular gasoline prices are $1.134 higher than a year ago and $1.084 higher than two years ago.