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Crop development in Saskatchewan remains at a moderated pace after a slow start this spring.

Weather during the safrinha season quickly turned from favorable to unfavorable in central Brazil, but opposite from unfavorable to favorable in southern Brazil, balancing some of the poorer conditions farther north.

Highest, lowest, 2021 and average percent change in corn acreage from the March prospective plantings report to the June acreage figures along with the standard deviation of these changes from 2000 to 2021 for the top 18 producing states and the U.S.

High temperatures in June have sapped soil moisture across many areas that previously were sitting in good shape. The result is quickly developing drought conditions.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and the Biden administration highlight the need for global food aid and opening up the Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea. Still, a report over the weekend indicates the bulk of U.S. aid money passed by Congress won't be used until later this...

In a multi-million-dollar partnership, ag-products supplier Wilbur-Ellis and Guardian Agriculture will use Guardian's electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft to treat California vegetable fields beginning in 2023. The 500-pound craft can treat up to 40 acres in an hour.

How can it be that we have record on feed numbers and a $10 price spread between regions when there's supposed to be record on feed numbers?

Rail and port workers are in the midst of contact negotiations, and failure to come to an agreement could be a disaster for West Coast ports and railroads.

August soybean meal futures appear to be trading within a descending triangle chart pattern suggesting that a solid break and close under $400 would be bearish. On the other hand, a rally and close above $420 would negate the bearish pattern.

Ethanol interest group Growth Energy asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to review EPA's recent actions on small-refinery exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard.

The current issue of Progressive Farmer features our annual Farm Shops feature. Check it out, and watch for features on those shops on our DTN/Progressive Farmer digital platforms as well.

Recent storms may have knocked these Nebraska farmers around, but they are fighting the odds and replanting.

The Federal Reserve Board doesn't want a recession, but by raising its benchmark interest rates an unexpected 0.75 it's choosing to emphasize fighting inflation even at the risk of causing one.

Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George said there are unique economic challenges as the Fed attempts to bring inflation back to its 2% target.