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The first half of August could shape up to have relatively favorable precipitation across much of the Corn Belt as corn and soybeans continue through their critical reproductive stages.

With corn production estimates in Europe falling and import projections rising, the situation is very likely to have a meaningful impact on North American feed grain markets and needs to be monitored.

Following last week's success in the cattle complex, cattlemen and traders alike are hopeful the market will see continued support this week.

Market interest rates are rising. The Federal Reserve could soon be following course. Continued inflation above the Fed's 2% target is the main driver.

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

Six Republican senators and 12 GOP House members wrote to the secretaries of the departments of Homeland Security, Labor and State urging administrative actions to deal with growing problems with the H-2A visa program used by farmers around the country.

California launched a rulemaking to allow E15 fuel sales, opening a potential ethanol market for 600 to 800 million gallons for the first time.

Southern rust reports indicate it might be a lighter year for the disease in 2026, but the first positive detections are being reported and scouting is recommended.

With the current struggles facing farmers, financial literacy becomes more important. Fewer programs, however, offer tools to help farmers make better financial decisions. The Executive Program for Agricultural Producers (TEPAP), which is held at the beginning of the year in San...

Technical analysis is an important part of the toolbox. The December corn chart provides numerous examples to demonstrate various formations.

The U.S. has accomplished a lot in 250 years. Perhaps the best way to appreciate those accomplishments is by learning more about what they really are and how they truly came to be.

Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture on Wednesday examined issues around Brazil's production forecasts for 2027. Like U.S. farmers, Brazilian farmers face low commodity prices, as well as high fertilizer and input costs. Brazilians also face tough credit conditions...

Percent the U.S. winter wheat yield deviates from the 25-year trend vs. U.S. winter wheat crop ratings.

In this equipment roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at high diesel costs hitting returns; March equipment sales down; reports that Cat buys Monarch technology; Fieldwork Robotics readying an autonomous picker; new equipment from KIOTI and Loftness; and Kubota offering...