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Growth Energy Senior VP Chris Bliley told the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop in Minneapolis there have been important policy wins in the last year, and reasons to be bullish about the future, but noted where there aren't total victories and where work remains to be done. He...

For a chance to market some new-crop corn at an above-market price, with the possibility to sell a second, like quantity at a much higher futures price, a contract such as the bonus target could be the right choice. Here are some of the benefits and disadvantages of using a...

The International Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo taking place in Minneapolis will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the ethanol industry.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is down $1 on average versus one week ago.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is down $1 on average versus one week ago.

The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the catastrophic structural failure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore after it was struck by the container ship M/V Dali.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is down $1 on average versus one week ago.

The Surface Transportation Board recently announced it has, by unanimous vote, implemented the final rule for reciprocal switching.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is down $3 on average versus one week ago.

As Upper Midwest farmers finish up with spring wheat planting, most of the rest of the Midwest states have been busy planting or trying to plant corn and soybeans depending on the weather.

CME announced the resetting of price limits for grain, oilseed and lumber futures as of trade date May 1, under its variable price limit mechanism enacted in March 2014, which resets price limits every six months in each of the CBOT grain, oilseed and, added later, lumber futures...

Planting this spring started early in parts of the U.S Upper Midwest as weather conditions during April were favorable for most farmers to plant spring wheat, small grains and get a start on corn and even soybeans.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is down $6 on average versus one week ago.

It's been a struggle for ships trying to move through the Panama Canal since early 2023 due to low water issues from drought. Some good news came on April 15 when the Panama Canal Authority announced an increase in booking slots in the Panamax locks beginning May 16...

The FRA finalized the long-awaited two-person crew rule for most U.S. railroads on April 2, 2024.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is down $3 on average versus one week ago.

President Joe Biden visited the site of the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse on April 5, recognizing the families of the workers who lost their lives and the efforts of the first responders the night of the collapse.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is down $2 on average versus one week ago.

It's always exciting when the first ocean-going ship makes it to the Twin Ports of Duluth Superior to open the season.

Mississippi River mayors held a news conference to offer insights on possible increases in shipping traffic on the Mississippi River to aid the backlog occurring from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.