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Precipitation deficits of 2 to 4-plus inches in the past 30 days have brought widespread degradation to soil moisture conditions in the eastern Midwest.

President Donald Trump demanded and got a 10% stake for Uncle Sam in the semiconductor company Intel and is talking about acquiring interests in other companies. Critics have cried socialism.

Packers were able to buy a sizeable volume last week in the fed cash cattle market, which likely means that they'll aim to work prices even lower in the weeks ahead.

The growing season is long in South America and weather conditions can produce various effects depending on when they occur.

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

The trade agreement details some commitments to buy U.S. agricultural products, including rice, soybeans and biofuels. Japan already buys on average nearly $13 billion in U.S, agricultural goods each year.

Very strong new-crop corn export sales to date, combined with slow farmer sales and disease and late-season drought concerns, may result in the Aug. 12 contract low for December corn marking the seasonal low as well.

The nation's largest ethanol producer Poet LLC, will acquire Green Plains' 120-million-gallon Tennessee ethanol plant to expand Poet's market reach in the Southeast.

Didn't get to the Farm Progress Show last week? Here, take a tour with us. See what we saw.

The jury is still out on the 2025 soybean crop; but a decision may be close at hand. Dryness in parts of the southern and eastern Midwest in August might very well have compromised yield to some extent. However, there is a far bigger issue facing soybean growers and...

From new herbicides and trait stacks to an early detection network for fungal diseases, there was plenty to pique the interest of soybean farmers at the 2025 Farm Progress Show.

Both spreads in dollars per bushel vs. the September corn/December corn and September soybean/November soybean price ratios.

The Iowa State Fair has created lasting family memories over the past 171 years. The annual celebration proves people are what make the fairs special.

While more farmers are leaning on bank financing for 2025, others are finding it tough to stay in business. Farm banks are well-situated to support increased loan demand as capital levels and profitability grew in 2024.