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USDA finalized remaining OBBB farm safety-net changes, expanding livestock disaster assistance, increasing predator loss payments and updating cotton, sugar and specialty crop programs.

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

A heat wave is likely to move into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest this weekend, but models disagree on when it ends and how far south and east the heat may spread next week.

According to the monthly Purdue-CME index, farmer sentiment regarding current conditions dropped by 5 points in June to 113 points, the lowest level since December 2024. Farmers' view about the future also fell by 7 points to 118 points.

It's tough telling whether the market's recent softness is just a bobble or if the top is in. Either way, producers don't need to panic as there is still plenty of opportunity in the marketplace.

The current bounce in corn prices reminds us that stocks should always be compared to total use, which changes the picture significantly.

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.

Mexico and Canada are U.S. agriculture's largest export markets. Is the president serious about not renewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement?

USDA's final rule enables farmers practicing no-till, cover crops and efficient nitrogen management to track and monetize those low-carbon practices as sustainable aviation fuel feedstocks.

Weather events can toss out some harsh realities. Hail is among the worst, and some central Illinois farmers are sorting through what to do next.

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...

Over the next several weeks, spot July soybean futures could move in either direction with both bullish and bearish factors likely to assure continued volatility in the weeks and months ahead. Iran, China and large speculators could all have a say in which direction soybeans...

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...