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Crops standing in the field have another deadline -- this one involves crop insurance.

Statistics Canada released its November production estimates on Dec. 6, although harvest will continue into spring in many areas of the country, adding to uncertainty.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was up $1 at $144 per ton.

Japan's upper legislative body, the Diet, has approved the U.S.-Japan trade agreement that President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe signed recently, and Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and farm leaders praised the decision.

A refining company launched a new digital advertising campaign launched in Washington, D.C., to convince lawmakers to approve a renewal of the biodiesel blenders tax credit.

The U.S. Cattlemen's Association wants the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. to look into the purchase of National Beef by Brazil's Marfrig Global Foods.

Based on current progress, the region leaving the most corn in the fields will be North Dakota where 64% remains in the field followed by South Dakota at 20%.

Cattlemen have seen some pleasant surprises with cash market prices during the holiday season.

A technical look at weekly charts of March Chicago, KC and Minneapolis wheat futures.

The U.S. and China are at odds over the protests in Hong Kong. If China cracks down, U.S.-China trade could be among the casualties.

New crop November soybean/December corn ratio the day before Thanksgiving on the right hand axis vs. the change in both corn and soybean acreage from the final planted figure the prior year to the following March planting intentions figure on the left hand axis.

While this holiday is usually one for reflection, it has your Editor looking forward, with anticipation of our 2019 DTN Ag Summit.

John Deere's new X9 combine had an increase in capacity and efficiency. With its matching draper, the combine is designed for difficult small grain and high-moisture corn harvesting conditions.

It's hard to maintain a positive outlook with the trade war, tough growing season, thin profit margins, etc., but it's worth the effort. Research shows positive leadership is a competitive advantage.