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Ag Weather Forum
John Baranick
Thursday, June 27, 2024 10:43 AM
Fields across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are experiencing above-normal precipitation this June, but this is a stark difference from June 2023 when these areas were experiencing flash droughts. [Read Full Blog]
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:53 PM
Most wheat areas have had beneficial rainfall in the past six weeks, notably in Western Australia. [Read Full Blog]
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 3:05 PM
A ridge anchoring into the Southeast will provide the opportunity for systems moving through Canada to drag cold fronts into and through the Corn Belt on a regular basis. Increased precipitation should be noted for many areas. [Read Full Blog]
Canada Markets
Cliff Jamieson
Monday, June 03, 2024 2:25 PM
After three months of higher prices, canola in Canada and rapeseed prices in Europe may be encountering resistance as traders assess this year's new crops. [Read Full Blog]
Sunday, April 28, 2024 11:02 PM
It was a busy week with various reports for Canada Agriculture of weekly exports, canola crush and other important information. [Read Full Blog]
Monday, April 15, 2024 6:57 PM
After close to 12 years with DTN, I will be moving on while showing extreme gratitude to DTN for a wonderful opportunity within a noble profession. [Read Full Blog]
Fundamentally Speaking
Joel Karlin
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 3:52 PM
2000-2023 average percent change in soybean planted acreage from the March Prospective Plantings report to the June Acreage figures for the top 18 states vs. the minimum and maximum percent changes between the two reports [Read Full Blog]
Thursday, June 20, 2024 6:15 PM
Percent of the 1895-2024 average total March-May precipitation for 2023 and 2024. [Read Full Blog]
Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:17 PM
First soybean crop rating of each year from 1990 to 2024 vs. the combined percent in the good or excellent category. [Read Full Blog]
An Urban's Rural View
Urban Lehner
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 7:31 PM
A detailed look at the rural-urban divide affords some reasons for optimism. [Read Full Blog]
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 7:31 PM
A detailed look at the rural-urban divide affords some reasons for optimism. [Read Full Blog]
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 7:31 PM
A detailed look at the rural-urban divide affords some reasons for optimism. [Read Full Blog]
Ag Policy Blog
Chris Clayton
Thursday, June 27, 2024 12:30 PM
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made announced at the Clean Fuels Alliance America meeting that USDA wants more information to help guide the Treasury Department in drafting the regulations for the for the Section 45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit for SAF. [Read Full Blog]
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 7:35 PM
The Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets proposed rule would clarify the interpretation of "unfair" under the P&S Act and spell out in more detail conduct prohibited under the law. USDA stated the rule would help ensure livestock and poultry producers receive the full value for their products and services. The issue of defining competitive injury has thwarted producers in lawsuits against packers over how they are treated. [Read Full Blog]
Friday, June 21, 2024 5:20 PM
Agricultural exports are forecast to stay on pace, but Americans are increasing imports of fruits and vegetables. Challenges with U.S. agricultural growers suggest those produce imports will continue to rise. [Read Full Blog]
Harrington's Sort & Cull
DTN Staff
Monday, June 24, 2024 7:50 PM
Given that Friday's Cattle on Feed Report was bearish, everyone expected Monday's market to be tough for the cattle complex, but thankfully traders found confidence in the market's strong fundamentals. [Read Full Blog]
Monday, June 17, 2024 8:50 PM
Both the cash cattle and feeder cattle markets saw prices shoot higher last week as excellent demand amid such short supplies continues to drive prices higher. [Read Full Blog]
Monday, June 10, 2024 5:07 PM
Thus far in 2024, the market processed an average of 57,106 head of beef cows a week, which is considerably lower given the fact that in recent years the industry has seen mass liquidation. To date, in 2023, weekly cow slaughter averaged 67,226 head and in 2022 averaged 74,910 head. [Read Full Blog]
Technically Speaking
DTN Staff
Monday, June 24, 2024 2:13 PM
Managed futures funds are heavily net short in corn futures, but cash prices reflect uncertain prospects for 2024 production and strong demand at these lower prices. [Read Full Blog]
Monday, June 24, 2024 2:13 PM
Managed futures funds are heavily net short in corn futures, but cash prices reflect uncertain prospects for 2024 production and strong demand at these lower prices. [Read Full Blog]
Monday, June 17, 2024 2:57 PM
Minneapolis September wheat is getting very oversold and is ripe for a correction. [Read Full Blog]
Minding Ag's Business
Katie Dehlinger
Friday, June 07, 2024 5:39 PM
On Friday, June 14, DTN will host a webinar examining the cattle market's long-term outlook and how producers can use livestock risk protection insurance to protect their business from downside market risk. [Read Full Blog]
Wednesday, May 08, 2024 7:26 PM
While rain may slow the national planting pace, some growers will get a few windows of opportunity. Anxiety about U.S. planting and Brazilian flooding has changed the market trend. [Read Full Blog]
Wednesday, May 08, 2024 7:26 PM
While rain may slow the national planting pace, some growers will get a few windows of opportunity. Anxiety about U.S. planting and Brazilian flooding has changed the market trend. [Read Full Blog]
Ethanol Blog
DTN Staff
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:11 PM
Two studies commissioned by the Renewable Fuels Association found the adoption of biofuels policies would achieve more greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the transportation sector than by mandating electric vehicles. [Read Full Blog]
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 12:11 PM
Two studies commissioned by the Renewable Fuels Association found the adoption of biofuels policies would achieve more greenhouse gas emissions reductions in the transportation sector than by mandating electric vehicles. [Read Full Blog]
Friday, June 21, 2024 1:58 PM
BP announced plans to take full control of a Brazilian sugarcane ethanol production joint venture with Bunge Global and pressed pause on two other biofuels projects. [Read Full Blog]
Machinery Chatter
Dan Miller
Wednesday, May 08, 2024 3:12 PM
DTN/Progressive Farmer spoke with AGCO's CEO Eric Hansotia about Precision Planting's newest weed management technology, Fendt Lodge and Fendt's marketing strategies. [Read Full Blog]
Wednesday, May 08, 2024 3:12 PM
DTN/Progressive Farmer spoke with AGCO's CEO Eric Hansotia about Precision Planting's newest weed management technology, Fendt Lodge and Fendt's marketing strategies. [Read Full Blog]
Friday, April 26, 2024 4:54 PM
In this Equipment Roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at the latest Association of Equipment Manufacturers report on tractor sales, the new CEO of CNH Industrial and AGCO's recent recipient of the 2024 Women MAKE Award. [Read Full Blog]
South America Calling
DTN Staff
Thursday, May 23, 2024 4:16 PM
It has been very dry for more than a month in safrinha corn growing areas in central and south-central Brazil. Many have not seen a drop in over six weeks. But a front coming up from the south gives some hope to a crop that is not yet mature and could use the rain that may be coming from a front this weekend. [Read Full Blog]
Thursday, May 16, 2024 4:37 PM
Intense flooding that developed two weeks ago has been exacerbated by continual rains that have fallen in the area. The active pattern continues for the next week with two more fronts bringing aggravating rainfall to the region. [Read Full Blog]
Thursday, May 16, 2024 4:37 PM
Intense flooding that developed two weeks ago has been exacerbated by continual rains that have fallen in the area. The active pattern continues for the next week with two more fronts bringing aggravating rainfall to the region. [Read Full Blog]
Market Matters Blog
DTN Staff
Monday, June 24, 2024 5:05 PM
Hail can strike crops at any stage of development and most of the time it can destroy or severely lessen crop yield and quality if it the plants survive. [Read Full Blog]
Monday, June 24, 2024 5:05 PM
Hail can strike crops at any stage of development and most of the time it can destroy or severely lessen crop yield and quality if it the plants survive. [Read Full Blog]
Friday, June 21, 2024 3:50 PM
DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is down $1 on average versus one week ago. [Read Full Blog]
Production Blog
Pam Smith
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 9:02 PM
Fast-growing corn and strong winds can make the plant vulnerable to greensnap. Here are some factors to consider. [Read Full Blog]
Monday, June 24, 2024 10:33 PM
Floodwaters have once again claimed major sections of cropland. Here are some resources to help assess the damage. [Read Full Blog]
Monday, June 24, 2024 10:33 PM
Floodwaters have once again claimed major sections of cropland. Here are some resources to help assess the damage. [Read Full Blog]
Editors' Notebook
Greg D.Horstmeier
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 11:00 AM
There's a lot to know about soybean's biggest yield adversary. Here are some fast and fun facts about soybean cyst nematode (SCN). [Read Full Blog]
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 11:00 AM
There's a lot to know about soybean's biggest yield adversary. Here are some fast and fun facts about soybean cyst nematode (SCN). [Read Full Blog]
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 11:00 AM
There's a lot to know about soybean's biggest yield adversary. Here are some fast and fun facts about soybean cyst nematode (SCN). [Read Full Blog]
DTN Market Headlines
See What 100 Years Can Do

In July 2016, Farm Credit marked 100 years of support for rural communities and agriculture, a milestone celebrated throughout the year and now drawing to a close. See highlights from Farm Credit's year-long centennial celebration. 

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