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Given canola is such an expensive, input-intensive crop to grow, a reduction in seeded area would make sense given the elevated risks facing producers. But that may be a mistake.

Soil moisture is a growing problem for large areas of the country, especially in the Plains, South and Southeast.

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...

It's too early to say whether the spring high is in for the fed cash cattle market. However, if support doesn't develop from both a fundamental and technical sense, it's going to be difficult for the market to trade much higher.

The Farm Credit Council released a letter Friday from 330 farm groups calling on Congress to take up the farm bill on the House floor. Separately, another group of 524 farmers wrote the chairs of the House and Senate agriculture committees expressing concerns about USDA...

Be safe and stay alert. Here are six things to consider this season regarding safety and farm insurance protection.

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

With Iran in firm control of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are likely to remain elevated. There's even talk of $200-a-barrel oil.

Yet another month of below-normal precipitation puts into question how much corn Brazil can produce with its safrinha crop.

Twenty-eight agricultural groups urged Trump administration officials to clarify the 45Z Clean Fuels Production tax credit rules to support struggling farmers and biofuel markets.

Net fund position in corn with both futures and options vs. the price of spot corn in dollars per bushel.

The May soybean futures chart appears to be forming a bear flag pattern that typically indicates a downward resolution. However, chart patterns are certainly not always highly reliable and there are outside market forces controlling the narrative on grain and soy lately.

March 24 is National Ag Day. Join DTN and Progressive Farmer in celebrating what farm and ranch families bring to our nation and the world.

Commodities brokers advise farmers to develop disciplined grain marketing plans based on production costs, stick to price targets, seek professional guidance and utilize futures and options for effective risk management.