Top 5 Things to Watch         04/28 10:41

   Sustainable Fuels Ruling, Storms Recovery, Mental Health Lead the Week

   Week of April 28 we'll watch for the latest on planting progress, and a 
possible ruling on sustainable aviation fuel credits. We'll also feature 
stories from the May issue of Progressive Farmer, which looks at the state of 
mental health care in rural America as well as provide useful information to 
help maintain your mental wellness.

By DTN Staff

   OMAHA (DTN) -- Here are the Top 5 things the DTN Newsroom is tracking for 
the week of April 28. Watch for coverage of these and other topics through the 
week on our subscription platforms as well as on http://www.DTNPF.com. Note 
that all report release times are Central Daylight Time unless otherwise noted.

   1. Planting progress: There have been a lot of spring crops put in the 
ground between rainstorms -- and it's also been a weekend of wild weather in 
the heart of the country. On Monday, we'll cover USDA NASS's weekly Crop 
Progress report, due out at 3 p.m., to get the national and state-by-state 
perspective as we get ready to roll into May.

   2. Stormy weather: From Friday through the weekend, the Plains and Midwest 
have gone through several rounds of storms and severe weather, including an 
outbreak of dangerous tornadoes, heavy rain, large hail and high winds. As 
rural communities and cities cleaned up from the storm damage, there are areas 
starting the week with flood watches and warnings stretching from Kansas and 
Missouri down to the Gulf Coast. More rain is likely through the week and 
weekend. Areas that need rain will welcome the moisture. We'll especially watch 
Kansas, as drought continues to creep in there. In the Eastern Corn Belt and 
Delta, where it's been wet, farmer hope to be spared more rainfall. On top of 
watching planting progress around the storms, we'll keep tracking the potential 
for severe weather threats.

   3. Aviation fuel ruling: We could see a final rule on what products qualify 
for the sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. Hanging in the balance is how 
ethanol fairs as such fuel, and a favorable ruling could lift some weight off 
corn prices.

   4. Mental health special issue: This week, Progressive Farmer subscribers 
will receive the May issue, which features an in-depth package on mental health 
on the farm and in rural America. We'll look at the unique challenges farmers 
and ranchers face, from significant stress to limited access to options in 
rural areas. However, we'll also include the rays of hope -- including useful 
information to help maintain your mental wellness and how to help others. We'll 
kick off the coverage of those stories online later in the week.

   5. Economic reports this week: Reports start Monday at 10 a.m. with U.S. 
Grain Inspections. At 2 p.m. we'll see livestock and meat data and the latest 
poultry production numbers, followed by USDA NASS's weekly Crop Progress report 
at 3 p.m. Then Tuesday includes 7:30 a.m. release of Employment Cost Index, 
then 8 a.m. S & P Case-Schiller Home Price Index. At 9 a.m. the latest Consumer 
Confidence numbers are released followed by 2 p.m. NASS Agricultural Prices 
report. Wednesday's reports include 7:15 a.m. ADP Employment numbers, 9 a.m. 
Construction Spending, ISM Manufacturing and Job Openings (JOLTS). At 9:30 a.m. 
is the EIA Weekly Petroleum numbers, including ethanol. At 1 p.m. the Fed's 
interest rate decision becomes public, followed by Fed Chair Jerome Powell's 
press conference at 1:30 p.m. At 2 p.m. we'll see the release of Broiler 
Hatchery, Fats and Oils, Flour Milling and Grain Crushings reports. Thursday 
starts with 7:30 a.m. release of Grain Export Sales, Initial Jobless Claims, 
U.S. Trade Balance and Productivity reports. At 9 a.m. the Factory Orders 
report hits, and at 10:30 a.m. is the Weekly Economic Index. Friday sees the 
U.S. Employment and Unemployment and the U.S. Hourly Wages reports at 7:30 a.m. 
At 2 p.m. is the Consumer Credit numbers, then the 2:30 pm. release of the 
CFTC's Commitment of Traders report.

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