Blogs

  • Ag Policy Blog

    President Donald Trump on Friday called for the Justice Department to investigate meatpackers. He made allegations against foreign-owned packers that the president said are driving up prices. (DTN file photo by Chris Clayton)
    Posted by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor

    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.

  • Production Blog

    If you want your nitrogen to stay where you put it, it's best to wait on lower soil temperatures when applying anhydrous ammonia. (DTN file photo)
    Posted by Jason Jenkins , DTN Crops Editor

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

  • Market Matters Blog

    DTN's weekly spot price for domestic distillers dried grains for the week ended Nov. 6 is $3 higher 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 higher versus one week ago.

  • Ethanol Blog

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday announced its decision on 16 small-refinery exemption petitions to the Renewable Fuel Standard. (DTN file photo by Joel Reichenberger)

    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.

  • South America Calling

    The next week of rainfall should follow the last couple, with good coverage across much of South America. But this may be the last week to do it for a while. (DTN graphic)
    Posted by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist

    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.

  • Technically Speaking

    This is a daily chart of January soybean futures showing the weak start on Thursday. (DTN ProphetX chart)
    Posted by Dana Mantini , Senior Market Analyst

    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...

  • Ag Weather Forum

    The North China Plain had record-breaking rain during October of 5.56 inches, leading to flooding and disruptions in wheat seeding and fall harvest. Rainfall was 750% above normal. (DTN graphics)
    Posted by Bryce Anderson , Ag Meteorologist Emeritus

    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.

  • Fundamentally Speaking

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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