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  • Ag Weather Forum

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    Temperatures will continue to be below normal for most areas east of the Rockies this week, including some extremely low temperatures over the fresh snowpack in the Midwest. (DTN graphic)

    More Pushes of Cold Air for First Week of December

    Posted by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist

    Multiple fronts and clipper systems will reinforce the cold air east of the Rockies throughout the week.

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  • Ethanol Blog

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    The Renewable Fuels Association called on the Trump administration to set reciprocal duties on the import of Chinese agriculture products into the U.S. (DTN graphic)

    Ethanol Industry Urges Trump to Impose Tariffs on China Over Failed Trade Commitments

    Posted by Todd Neeley , DTN Environmental Editor

    The Renewable Fuels Association urged the Trump administration on Monday to impose reciprocal tariffs on China for failing to meet 2019 trade commitments on ethanol and distillers grains.

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  • Sort & Cull

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    The market saw ample trader support last week, but before they'll likely support the contracts this week, fundamental support will likely need to improve. (DTN photo by ShayLe Stewart)

    Following the Thanksgiving Rally, Traders Hope to See Better Market Fundamentals

    Posted by ShayLe Stewart , DTN Livestock Analyst

    Even with Ag Secretary Rollin's positive remarks, traders still need to see fundamental support before they'll likely advance the contracts anymore.

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  • An Urban's Rural View

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    "Good as gold," the saying goes. But good for what? Dollars are ultimately spent. Ag commodities end up as food, fuel or fiber. Gold is mostly stored. (Image by Kotivalo, CC-BY-SA-3.0)

    Dollars, Gold or Pork Bellies? Your Choice

    Posted by Urban C Lehner , Editor Emeritus

    In which we explore why gold is considered an alternative store of value and whether it's really so different from fiat money.

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  • Ag Policy Blog

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    This week Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has made multiple changes to government policies to boost domestic oil, steel and lumber industries and diversify Canadian exports away from heavy reliance on the U.S. (DTN photo by Chris Clayton)

    Canadian Prime Minister Moves to Reduce Country's Reliance on US Trade

    Posted by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor

    Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney this week laid out multiple plans to diversify its oil trade while also propping up steel and softwood lumber industries, which face higher U.S. tariffs. Each of the moves could shift some trade away from the U.S. in the coming years, which could...

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  • Editors' Notebook

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    The sun sets over corn harvest in northern Indiana, one of hundreds of drone shots captured this season. (DTN photo by EllaMae Reiff)

    Lessons From the Buggy Seat During Harvest Season

    Posted by EllaMae Reiff , DTN Content Editor

    A farmer's daughter shares how her role evolved from nervously learning to drive the grain buggy during harvest 2024 to finding new ways to contribute in 2025.

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  • Technically Speaking

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    This is a daily chart of March futures showing a key moving average and trend line just below. (DTN ProphetX chart)

    March Corn at a Crossroads?

    Posted by Dana Mantini , Senior Market Analyst

    March corn, having fallen 20 cents recently, is facing a crossroads of sorts, hovering just above the 100-day moving average and moving sideways in a consolidation phase. How will the next several weeks play out? There are conflicting fundamental and technical factors, making...

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  • Canada Markets

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    2025-26 Corn export commitments to Oct. 9 (shown in green) are easily setting a record pace, and that is without any sales to China. But what happens if China starts buying U.S. corn as well? (DTN chart)

    Record-Setting Corn Export Commitments May Leave Little Room for China

    Posted by Mitch Miller , DTN Contributing Canadian Grains Analyst

    With corn export commitments to date at a record pace already, what would happen if China returned to the market?

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  • Market Matters Blog

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    DTN's weekly spot price for domestic distillers dried grains for the week ended Nov. 20 is $4 higher on average versus one week ago. (DTN file photo)

    DTN Weekly Average DDG Price Higher Again

    Posted by Mary Kennedy , DTN Basis Analyst

    DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is higher versus one week ago.

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  • Production Blog

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    View From the Cab farmers Ethan Zoerb and Stuart Sanderson have finished harvest and their season of reporting in as part of DTN's project. It's time to look forward to 2026. (DTN photo courtesy of Ethan Zoerb)

    Tell Your Farm Story in 2026 View From the Cab

    Posted by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor

    The cab door is open. Apply for a chance to tell your farm's story as part of DTN's ongoing project called View From the Cab.

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  • Fundamentally Speaking

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    Chart by Joel Karlin, DTN Contributing Analyst

    First Record US Soybean Yield Since 2016

    Posted by Joel Karlin , DTN Contributing Analyst

    2025 soybean yields for the top 18 producing states and the U.S. vs. the percent that this year's yield deviates from the 25-year trend and the percent change vs. the 2024 final yield.

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  • South America Calling

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    Below-normal rainfall is forecast next week in Argentina and southern Brazil, with increased rainfall in central Brazil. This may be the start of a more persistent pattern to end the calendar year. (DTN graphic)

    Argentina, Southern Brazil May Be Trending Drier

    Posted by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist

    A front that moves through Argentina and southern Brazil this weekend is forecast to produce widespread precipitation. But that may be the last one for a while, with drier trends in all model solutions.

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  • MachineryLink

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    Preliminary numbers from equipment manufacturers show sales of all tractors, especially large four-wheel-drive tractors, were down sharply in October, compared to October 2024. Sales of combines were off by more than 25% October 2025 compared to October 2024. (Photo courtesy of Case IH)

    Tractor and Combine Sales Fall Sharply in October

    Posted by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor

    As has been true for many months, 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, sales of tractors and combines were down again in October.

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  • Minding Ag's Business

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    Talk to your local grain buyers on basis contracts and look for impending market opportunities. (DTN photo by Elaine Shein)

    Frustrating Markets Stress Importance of a Marketing Plan

    Posted by Rhett Montgomery , DTN Lead Analyst

    Following a frustrating past year for marketing of 2024 and 2025 crops, time is quickly approaching to begin making plans for 2026-27, as well.

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