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On social media on Friday, President Donald Trump called for the Justice Department to immediately begin an investigation into meatpackers. Attorney General Pam Bondi responded that the DOJ's Antitrust Division is looking into the industry.

What's your soil temperature? If it's above 50 degrees, it's not yet time to apply anhydrous.

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

The Trump administration granted 14 small-refinery exemptions from the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2021 to 2024, potentially releasing 2.5 billion biofuels credits into the markets.

One more week of good weather for all of South America is in the forecast. But that could be the last one for a while, turning some areas into hot and dry conditions.

The soybean market has been on a solid bull run since mid-October with the active January contract rallying as much as $1.20 per bushel, bottom to top, during that time. The rally was certainly helped along by optimism that a trade deal could be worked out with China. That deal...

October rain in the North China Plain was the heaviest in 60 years. The record rainfall fell on a region in China which accounts for about 60% of the country's wheat production and almost one-third of its corn output.

Net change for November soybeans and December corn futures for the month of October for the past 25 years

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...

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

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.

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.

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.

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.