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A ruling on Thursday by U.S. District Judge John McConnell was just the latest twist in the government shutdown and food aid to nearly 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The judge ordered the Trump administration to make full...

The soybean market has been on a solid bull run since mid-October with the active January contract rallying as much as $1.20 per bushel, bottom to top, during that time. The rally was certainly helped along by optimism that a trade deal could be worked out with China. That deal...

A new report shows California's decade-old corn ethanol emission estimates overstate the actual carbon footprint by 300% to 400%, prompting the Renewable Fuels Association to call for revisions.

October rain in the North China Plain was the heaviest in 60 years. The record rainfall fell on a region in China which accounts for about 60% of the country's wheat production and almost one-third of its corn output.

In September, USDA estimated a corn crop averaging 186.7 bpa. However, one seed company's harvest data is trending lower than last year when the record average corn yield was set at 179.3 bpa.

Net change for November soybeans and December corn futures for the month of October for the past 25 years

As long as beef demand remains strong as it's been, the board continues to show good faith, and no new unexpected headlines develop that could affect the cattle complex, the market may be slowly gaining some footing following the steep decline it endured just a couple weeks...

The multiple bullish technical signs that have developed in soybeans are sure to attract additional trader attention.

The U.S.-China deal is a truce, not an end to the trade war. And while it's good news for soybean growers, they still need to lessen their dependence on China.

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

Long-range models seem to agree that a flip in the weather pattern will occur in November, bringing heavier rain to central Brazil, but drying out southern Brazil and Argentina.

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.

Discussing farm financing is difficult but necessary. Farmers often need supportive financing tools and programs to navigate challenges. Additionally, numerous strategies and advice can help farmers manage costs and face those challenges.

Newly appointed Kubota Tractor Corporation President Alex Woods said as Kubota struggles with tariffs, it has some evidence a bottom in the slumping compact tractor market is on the near horizon.