Market Matters Blog

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District will soon begin a major project of repairing five locks and dams on the Illinois River.

The 2019-20 crop year ended for winter wheat on May 31, with the hard red winter wheat crop showing good milling properties on average.

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains was lower.

COVID-19 pandemic has decreased tonnage in maritime shipping, leading to blank sailings and an increase in airfreight volume.

With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting travel and group gatherings, two winter wheat tours will be done virtually this year.

After nearly two years of discussion, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued its final rule updating hours of service.

DTN's weekly spot price update for domestic distillers dried grains was lower at plants showing offers.

While some states have seen good progress in spring wheat planting, some key areas haven't even started yet.

DTN's weekly spot price update for domestic distillers dried grains was lower at plants showing offers.

With COVID-19 draining Federal and State resources, concern remains that the talk of infrastructure funds are getting pushed to the bottom of the pile of current financial allocations.

Farmers in the U.S. have started spring planting, with many having a plan in place should the virus affect their operation.

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

Over the past two months, with COVID-19 the focus in both livestock markets and the entire economy, the picture remains extremely blurry.

The Upper Mississippi River has been plagued by high water recently, slowing traffic north and southbound due to two lock closures.

While it's important to pay attention to what's going on in the markets, it's also vital to care for our physical, mental and emotional health during this tumultuous time.

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.