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DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains still shows plants without offers.

With COVID-19 changing daily buying habits for most consumers, the effect of social distancing is significantly affecting the food chain. The question is: Will the effects be short-lived or long-lasting?

The corn basis has become a victim of the coronavirus due to the trickledown effect the virus is having on ethanol plants.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains shows many plants without offers.

The spring opening of the head of navigation on the Mississippi River begins a new season for river terminals that have been in hibernation all winter.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was steady at $149 per ton compared to one week ago.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was $1 stronger at $148 per ton compared to one week ago.

Shippers who rely on containers to move their products locally and globally are feeling the effects of the coronavirus on their businesses.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was unchanged at $147 per ton compared to one week ago.

With the February crop insurance pricing period wrapping up on Feb. 28, a closer look at seasonal highs and lows for new crop can offer some profitable observations.

The Upper Mississippi River 2019 navigation season was a rough one from start to finish, given the delayed start to the season due to flooding that lasted through summer.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was unchanged at $147 per ton compared to one week ago.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was unchanged at $147 per ton compared to one week ago.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was down $1 at $147 per ton compared to one week ago.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was down $2 at $148 per ton compared to one week ago.

The DTN national average corn basis started moving above the maximum five-year average in July 2019 and hasn't looked back since.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was up $1 at $150 per ton versus one week ago.

After several years of low volatility in a follower's role, Chicago wheat has stolen the spotlight in 2020 and could hold on into spring.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was unchanged at $149 per ton versus one week ago.

The recent spending bills signed by the president included money for U.S. waterways construction and maintenance. While that's good news, is it enough to fix and/or rebuild the aging lock and dam system?