Blogs

  • Ethanol Blog

    Two national ethanol groups have motioned a federal court to intervene in a challenge to the Renewable Fuel Standard. (DTN file photo)

    Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association are seeking to intervene in court challenges against Trump-era RFS blending volume requirements, arguing reductions would harm biofuels industries.

  • Ag Weather Forum

    Extremely hot weather is forecast for next week across the eastern half of the U.S. (DTN graphic)

    A strong heatwave will develop over the eastern half of the country for next week. But that may bring some surprising benefits to a lot of U.S. farms.

  • Canada Markets

    With corn production in Europe at risk due to the prolonged drought and the recent heatwave, imports into the country could challenge recent highs. A return to the 2018 record would result in a 4 mmt increase in EU corn imports in 2026-27 compared to the current USDA estimate of 19.5 mmt (in green). (DTN chart, USDA Data)
    Posted by Mitch Miller , DTN Contributing Canadian Grains Analyst

    With the corn production cycle in Europe closely matching that in North America, timing couldn't be much worse for the ongoing drought and related heat wave. Increased corn imports will be hard to avoid.

  • Production Blog

    A spray paint test is helping assess crop potential after hail hit this Illinois corn field on June 17. (DTN photo by Pamela Smith)
    Posted by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor

    Weather events can toss out some harsh realities. Hail is among the worst, and some central Illinois farmers are sorting through what to do next.

  • Sort & Cull

    With the additional support of stronger fed cash cattle prices last week, and higher prices currently being seen in the equity markets, the cattle contracts rallied into the new week. (DTN file photo by ShayLe Stewart)

    Thanks to the rally seen in last week's fed cash cattle market, and because of the current support in the equity markets, the cattle contracts rallied through Monday's trade. Join this week's DTN webinar on what factors to watch for moving ahead.

  • An Urban's Rural View

    In an important recent speech, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent articulated a view both parties share that national security requires less dependence on imports. (Photo of U.S. Treasury building, and photo of Bessent from Sen. Tim Scott's Instagram page)
    Posted by Urban C Lehner , Editor Emeritus

    Loss of high-wage manufacturing jobs had already undermined political support for free trade. Then China's challenge to the U.S. position in the world and its manufacturing dominance fortified the case against depending on imports.

  • Market Matters Blog

    DTN's weekly spot price for domestic distillers dried grains for the week ended June 18 is down $8 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 lower versus one week ago.

  • Ag Policy Blog

    The Trump administration has announced more USDA staff moves by sending employees from the Foreign Agricultural Service, the Agricultural Marketing Service and Rural Development offices to more regional offices and hubs outside of Washington, D.C. (DTN file photo by Chris Clayton)
    Posted by Jerry Hagstrom , DTN Political Correspondent

    USDA on Wednesday announced orders to move more agency staffs out of the Washington, D.C., area and into regional offices. Reorganization announcements have affected most USDA agencies, including the Foreign Agricultural Service, the Agricultural Marketing Service and Rural...

  • Editors' Notebook

    The free webinar on June 24 will include a discussion with University of Nebraska Lincoln's Beef Systems Extension Educator Aaron Berger on how to rebuild the cow herd following extreme challenges with. (DTN file photo)
    Posted by Greg D Horstmeier , DTN Editor-in-Chief

    Join us June 24 to discuss a wide range of issues facing U.S. cattle producers in the months ahead.

  • South America Calling

    A row of combines harvesting soybeans from a field in Mato Grosso, Brazil. Soybean and corn production in Brazil have steadily increased over the past 15 years, but the country's farmers face not only input and credit challenges, but also the expectations of a strong El Nino affecting the 2026-27 growing season. (DTN file photo)
    Posted by Chris Clayton , DTN Farm Business Editor

    Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture on Wednesday examined issues around Brazil's production forecasts for 2027. Like U.S. farmers, Brazilian farmers face low commodity prices, as well as high fertilizer and input costs. Brazilians also face tough credit conditions...

  • Minding Ag's Business

    Friends are the people with whom you can share your hopes and concerns about succession. (Dejan_Dundjerski, Getty Images)
    Posted by Lance Woodbury , DTN Farm Business Adviser

    Strong friendships provide crucial emotional support, accountability and shared wisdom that can help senior generations navigate difficult leadership transitions.

  • Technically Speaking

    The chart above is a daily chart of July soybean futures, which really gives no hint as to which direction it will take. (DTN ProphetX chart)
    Posted by Dana Mantini , Senior Market Analyst

    Over the next several weeks, spot July soybean futures could move in either direction with both bullish and bearish factors likely to assure continued volatility in the weeks and months ahead. Iran, China and large speculators could all have a say in which direction soybeans...

  • Fundamentally Speaking

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

    Percent the U.S. winter wheat yield deviates from the 25-year trend vs. U.S. winter wheat crop ratings.

  • MachineryLink

    A University of Missouri diesel cost study shows 50% higher diesel fuel prices cut expected net returns to land by 10%. (DTN photo by Dan Miller)
    Posted by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor

    In this equipment roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at high diesel costs hitting returns; March equipment sales down; reports that Cat buys Monarch technology; Fieldwork Robotics readying an autonomous picker; new equipment from KIOTI and Loftness; and Kubota offering...

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