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Several congressional and Senate contests in agricultural states came down to narrow margins, with some races defying their pre-election ratings.

Precipitation amounts of 2 to 4 times the normal in October gave winter wheat a good start on moisture.

Most active soybean futures have traded lower in four of the past five weeks, and are again sharply lower through the first days of November, but could the $12.00 level inspire buyers?

Farmers, crop consultants and agribusiness professionals can share opinions on precision spraying, lasers, electrical weeders and autonomous machines in a University of Nebraska survey.

Last month was tough for the grain and oilseed market bulls as the spot contracts for corn, soybeans, wheat, soybean meal and soybean oil all fell in October.

Affordable Care Act premiums, on average, are set to rise 13% for 2027 after increasing 26% for 2026, according to an analysis by KFF, a health policy research organization. At the same time, premium increases vary widely by state as well.

I don't have all the answers to life's problems, but I personally believe that if the market didn't have such wide daily trading limits, some of the market's danger would be lessened.

Producing food at scale is necessary, a new book argues but says more of what's produced should be fruits and vegetables.

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

Twenty-two House Republicans, led largely by Texas lawmakers, urged Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., to pair year-round E15 approval in a farm bill with Renewable Fuel Standard reforms that they say protect refiners.

Variable weather conditions are improving soil moisture while allowing for fieldwork to progress quickly.

Statistics Canada's July 31 stocks estimates came in above AAFC's August update for all but oats, thanks again to larger-than-expected on-farm stocks.

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.

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...