La Nina Brings a Dry Start to 2026 in Southern Plains Wheat Areas
Posted by Bryce Anderson , Ag Meteorologist EmeritusLa Nina influence led to Southern Plains December precipitation deficits of 75% to over 90%.
Blogs
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Ag Weather Forum
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Ag Policy Blog
Pesticide Immunity Provision Dropped From EPA Funding Bill
Posted by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy EditorSome lawmakers and groups declared victory on Monday after a funding bill for EPA had a provision removed that would have blocked EPA from updating public warnings about pesticides and provided immunity to manufacturers because their products had been approved by EPA.
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Sort & Cull
Cattle Prices Launch Higher Into 2026
Posted by ShayLe Stewart , DTN Livestock AnalystCharged and on fire about the bullish outlook for 2026, the cattle complex has taken an aggressive start to the New Year.
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Market Matters Blog
Four Class 1 Railroads, Ag Group Say UP-NS Merger Application Incomplete
Posted by Mary Kennedy , DTN Basis AnalystAfter the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern filed a merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, comments have been filed stating the application is incomplete.
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Editors' Notebook
A New Year and an Anniversary
Posted by Greg D Horstmeier , DTN Editor-in-ChiefProgressive Farmer magazine celebrates its 140th year, as former Editor-in-Chief Gregg Hillyer retires and Katie Dehlinger begins her tenure as the eighth chief editor.
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Fundamentally Speaking
A Look at Major Row-Crop Futures Changes
Posted by Joel Karlin , DTN Contributing AnalystGrain prices fell for the third year in a row, while the soybean complex eked out small gains on short-lived China hoopla.
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An Urban's Rural View
Processing the Meaning of Ultra-Processed
Posted by Urban C Lehner , Editor EmeritusAmong those concerned about the connection between food and health, "ultra-processed" is the new buzzword.
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Canada Markets
On the Radar for 2026
Posted by Mitch Miller , DTN Contributing Canadian Grains AnalystIt's always a worthwhile exercise to prepare a watch list of the factors that need to be monitored while keeping an eye out for the unknown.
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Ethanol Blog
Treasury's Proposed 45Z Rule Has Landed at White House OMB
Posted by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy EditorThe proposed rule for the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit was delivered to the White House Office of Management and Budget last week.
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Minding Ag's Business
My Sentimental and Economic Case for Prime Rib
Posted by Katie Micik Dehlinger , Farm Business EditorDTN's Senior Farm Business Editor Katie Dehlinger enjoys preparing prime rib for Christmas and she makes arguments for the emotional attachment and practical benefits of doing so.
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South America Calling
South American Weather in Good Position Heading Into Important Part of Growing Season
Posted by John Baranick , DTN MeteorologistThough it hasn't been perfect by any means, the weather situation in South America generally remains favorable for crops.
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Technically Speaking
March Corn at a Crossroads?
Posted by Dana Mantini , Senior Market AnalystMarch corn, having fallen 20 cents recently, is facing a crossroads of sorts, hovering just above the 100-day moving average and moving sideways in a consolidation phase. How will the next several weeks play out? There are conflicting fundamental and technical factors, making...
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Production Blog
Tell Your Farm Story in 2026 View From the Cab
Posted by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology EditorThe cab door is open. Apply for a chance to tell your farm's story as part of DTN's ongoing project called View From the Cab.
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MachineryLink
Tractor and Combine Sales Fall Sharply in October
Posted by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior EditorAs has been true for many months, 2025 compared to the same month in 2024, sales of tractors and combines were down again in October.
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