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We look at the 2019 and the historical average percent change between Statistics Canada's August model-based crop production estimates and the final estimates released in December. Based on the averages, final production estimates for most crops tend to be higher or show...

Highest soybean production areas of Brazil have very little rain in the seven-day forecast.

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

No bitter cold is indicated through the end of November across the U.S.

A "fence" strategy could help farmers take advantage of some of the uncertainty during the next few months but still allows some protection to the downside and a shot at higher prices.

In a letter to President-elect Joe Biden, three unions said Rep. Marcia Fudge of Ohio has been an advocate for all workers, including meat processing workers and fought attempts to increase the line speeds in meat plants.

Soon we will prepare for tax season and print off those profit/loss summaries and expense sheets that can been brutally painful. However, instead of avoiding them, it's time to dive into the fine details and see where changes can be made.

A technical look at U.S. stocks, interest rates and the U.S. Dollar Index.

Maybe with an end in sight we'll overcome our pandemic fatigue and take the precautions necessary to get through the winter.

A recent series helps farmers stay focused on production costs and profitability. The topics include fighting SCN, increasing soybean yields, early planting, outsmarting weed resistance, variable seeding rates, and giving an in-furrow boost for a good start.

Equipment manufacturers report strong tractor and combine sales and a strong recovery from the early, dark days of COVID-19.

California-based Pacific Ethanol Inc., sold its grain-handling facilities at an ethanol plant in Idaho.

A recent UDSA study finds midsize to large corn and soybean farms are the most likely to use futures and options, although cash contracts with local buyers are by far farmers' favorite tool to sell their grain.

DTN Staff Reporter Russ Quinn writes that the location where DTN has now moved its office to in Omaha is the place where he used to walk beans.