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Last week's fed cash cattle market scored new highs in both the Northern and Southern regions. However, after last week's rally, traders seem on edge about the week ahead.

It's been slow going for spring wheat planting in some parts of North Dakota and South Dakota as the cold temperatures are still hanging around.

As President Donald Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing, Democratic congressmen are urging him to completely ban Chinese cars from the U.S. market. Here's a modest proposal for a better way to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturing.

The House version of the farm bill that passed on Thursday includes changes in credit, forestry, crop insurance and an array of other programs. The bill now goes to the Senate, where more changes are expected.

Answering the question of how long a crop can hold its breath underwater requires some patience.

Sea-surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean continue to rise, crossing the threshold into El Nino territory. Forecasts suggest this year's El Nino could become the strongest on record.

The European Commission's April 2026 proposal to phase out soybeans as a biofuel feedstock by 2030 could threaten U.S. soybean exports for biofuels production to the European Union.

Funds have been building a significant net-long position ahead of a potential corn market rally. Whether it turns out to be like the 2020 version is yet to be seen but does need to be on the radar.

While DTN/Progressive Farmer staff were busy last week planning for future editorial coverage in 2026 and beyond, they got a chance to celebrate some of their award-winning accomplishments from 2025.

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...

Yet another month of below-normal precipitation puts into question how much corn Brazil can produce with its safrinha crop.

Net fund position in corn with both futures and options vs. the price of spot corn in dollars per bushel.

The May soybean futures chart appears to be forming a bear flag pattern that typically indicates a downward resolution. However, chart patterns are certainly not always highly reliable and there are outside market forces controlling the narrative on grain and soy lately.

Commodities brokers advise farmers to develop disciplined grain marketing plans based on production costs, stick to price targets, seek professional guidance and utilize futures and options for effective risk management.