Market Matters Blog

Though the cash price of corn continues to rise, many farmers are remaining on the sidelines for now.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains pushed higher this week.

The Staggers Rail Act, named for its sponsor, Rep. Harley O. Staggers, a West Virginia Democrat, just celebrated its 40th birthday.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was higher again this week.

The Mississippi River was recently drawn down in downtown Minneapolis below the St. Anthony Falls in order to allow inspections of the two locks and dams and other infrastructure there.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was higher again this week.

Water levels on the Mississippi River are low, and in some spots, below zero gauge.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was higher again this week.

The monthly USDA Cold Storage report is one of the few reports used by the livestock and beef industry that is not product or industry specific. This can lead to confusion. Focusing on a few key points can help make this report much less intimidating.

The corn basis recovered from COVID-19 related weakness during the old-crop year, staging a strong recovery that continues in this new-crop year.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains pushed higher this week.

The 2020 spring wheat crop fared better than the 2019 crop, but yields varied on timing of planting.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains pushed higher this week.

With the focus on the COVID-19 pandemic over the last seven months, the previous hype and concern surrounding African swine fever was put on the back burner. But last week, one wild boar in Germany changed the narrative and global market direction.

Earlier this summer, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued revisions to the hours of service rules and the date of compliance is nearing.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was higher this week.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was higher this week.

A globally attended soybean and specialty grains event, normally held in person, was presented virtually this year by the U.S. Soybean Export Council and Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was stronger this week.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was higher this week.