News Topics

Business & Inputs

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Debate continues about the 2026 U.S. harvest versus higher-than-expected yield forecasts from USDA. Temperatures will climb back above normal for most of the country mid-week.

World & Policy

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Oil prices surge above $100 as supply fears tighten markets.

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Farm Life

Harvest is in full swing at Rath Farms. Ashley Rath was taking a turn at harvesting corn on a crisp fall day near Belgrade, Minnesota. (Photo courtesy of Tyler Rath)
Posted by Pamela Smith

As the 2026 crop fills the hopper for DTN's View From the Cab farmers, fall operations start and plans begin to ratchet up for 2027.

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What DTN Is Watching

On Friday, USDA will release their weekly Export Sales report at 7:30 a.m. CDT. After the close at 2:30 p.m. CDT, CFTC's Commitments of Traders report will be out, updating positions as of Tuesday, October 13.

Weather

A storm system continues to move through the Midwest Friday, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms there back through the Southern Plains. A round of cold air is following behind the system, which will bring a risk of frost to the Corn Belt through the weekend.

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