Blogs

  • Sort & Cull

    So long as fundamental support develops again this week, the cattle complex could slowly be adding confidence back into the marketplace. (DTN file photo by Jennifer Carrico)
    Posted by ShayLe Stewart , DTN Livestock Analyst

    As long as beef demand remains strong as it's been, the board continues to show good faith, and no new unexpected headlines develop that could affect the cattle complex, the market may be slowly gaining some footing following the steep decline it endured just a couple weeks...

  • Canada Markets

    The key reversal left on the monthly soybean continuation chart is a strong sign that further gains should be on the horizon, especially when backed by confirming signals on shorter-term charts and improvements in fundamentals recently. (DTN ProphetX chart)
    Posted by Mitch Miller , DTN Contributing Canadian Grains Analyst

    The multiple bullish technical signs that have developed in soybeans are sure to attract additional trader attention.

  • An Urban's Rural View

    Exports to China of U.S. soybeans will resume under the U.S.-China trade deal but new markets are still very much needed. (U.S. Soybean Export Council photo)
    Posted by Urban C Lehner , Editor Emeritus

    The U.S.-China deal is a truce, not an end to the trade war. And while it's good news for soybean growers, they still need to lessen their dependence on China.

  • Ag Policy Blog

    USDA will release Crop Production and the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) on Nov. 14 despite the current partial government shutdown. Other reports such as Cattle on Feed will also be released in November. (DTN file photo)
    Posted by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor

    USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on Friday posted that some key reports will be released in November. The World Agricultural Outlook Board will release the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) on Nov. 14, along with the Crop Production...

  • Market Matters Blog

    DTN's weekly spot price for domestic distillers dried grains for the week ended Oct. 30 is steady on average versus one week ago. (DTN file photo)
    Posted by Mary Kennedy , DTN Basis Analyst

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

  • Ag Weather Forum

    A western ridge (H) and Pacific trough (L) will combine to produce a clipper pattern across the U.S.-Canada border for the next couple weeks. (Pivotal Weather graphic)
    Posted by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist

    Several fast-moving weather systems will move through the U.S. in early November.

  • Ethanol Blog

    A group of 49 federal lawmakers asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reallocate 100% of biofuels gallons not blended as result of small-refinery exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard. (DTN file photo by Joel Reichenberger)

    Forty-nine lawmakers urged the Trump administration to reallocate 100% of biofuel gallons exempted from the Renewable Fuel Standard by small refineries for 2023-2025.

  • Technically Speaking

    December soymeal futures have posted an astounding eight straight sessions higher and are working toward making it a ninth to close this week. (DTN ProphetX chart by Rhett Montgomery)
    Posted by Rhett Montgomery , DTN Lead Analyst

    December soymeal futures have posted an astounding eight straight sessions higher and are working toward making it a ninth to close this week.

  • South America Calling

    DTN is predicting a rather dry southern Brazil and much of Argentina for the month of November, a flip from the current pattern. (DTN graphic)
    Posted by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist

    Long-range models seem to agree that a flip in the weather pattern will occur in November, bringing heavier rain to central Brazil, but drying out southern Brazil and Argentina.

  • Minding Ag's Business

    Talk to your local grain buyers on basis contracts and look for impending market opportunities. (DTN photo by Elaine Shein)
    Posted by Rhett Montgomery , DTN Lead Analyst

    Following a frustrating past year for marketing of 2024 and 2025 crops, time is quickly approaching to begin making plans for 2026-27, as well.

  • Fundamentally Speaking

    Chart by Joel Karlin, DTN Contributing Analyst
    Posted by Joel Karlin , DTN Contributing Analyst

    2024 and 2025 winter wheat yields for the top 18 growing states and the U.S. vs. the percent those yields deviated from the 25-year trend.

  • Editors' Notebook

    The American Bankers Association-Farmer Mac Agricultural Lender Survey, done in August 2024, showed "Lenders' Top Concerns for Producers" were liquidity (working capital) at No. 1 followed by farm income. (Source: ABA-Farmer Mac Agricultural Lender Survey)
    Posted by Elaine Shein , DTN/Progressive Farmer Associate Content Manager

    Discussing farm financing is difficult but necessary. Farmers often need supportive financing tools and programs to navigate challenges. Additionally, numerous strategies and advice can help farmers manage costs and face those challenges.

  • Production Blog

    The black dust fogging your combine may not be pleasant, but it is likely harmless and just nature's way of breaking down plant tissue. (DTN photo by Pamela Smith)
    Posted by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor

    That cloud of black behind the combine might be more than dust. It's nature's way of degrading plant tissue.

  • MachineryLink

    With some evidence that U.S. sales of 40- to 100-horsepower tractors are improving, Kubota has high expectations for its new line of next-generation Grand L70 Series compact tractors. (Photo courtesy of Kubota)
    Posted by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor

    Newly appointed Kubota Tractor Corporation President Alex Woods said as Kubota struggles with tariffs, it has some evidence a bottom in the slumping compact tractor market is on the near horizon.

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