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  • Ag Weather Forum

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    The forecast by most major global climate models is calling for a turn to El Nino this summer, as ocean temperatures reach above 0.5 degrees Celsius above the mean (top dashed line). (NOAA graphic)

    La Nina Shifting to El Nino in 2026; Here's What's to Expect

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    La Nina is forecast to turn into El Nino during the second half of 2026, which may have implications for agriculture, hurricanes, and eventually next year's winter season.

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  • MachineryLink

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    The Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a Severe G4 geomagnetic storm watch, the result of a coronal mass ejection (CME) that left the sun on Jan. 18 that is anticipated to arrive at Earth as early as late Jan. 19 (EST) to early Jan. 20. (DTN image courtesy of NOAA)

    Severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued, Auroras May be Seen as Far South as Alabama

    Posted by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor

    A G4 geomagnetic storm may degrade satellite navigation for some hours and disrupt low-frequency radio navigation. But given this is January and not the middle of spring planting, this storm if it arrives will have negligible effect on U.S. farms.

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  • Ag Policy Blog

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    Farm groups are writing leaders in Congress highlighting the economic pressures facing farmers right now and risks of greater bankruptcies. Corn farmers also keep pressing for Congress to pass year-round E15. It might be time to tweak the message to lawmakers and try a more direct approach often used by the president on social media. (DTN file photo)

    ChatGPT: Farmers are in Crisis and Congress Must Act Now

    Posted by Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor

    Farm groups are stressing the economic challenges they are facing to lawmakers in multiple letters on the topics. Corn growers and biofuel groups also have been advocating for year-round E15 for 15 years now and yet that effort has not gotten across the finish line in...

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  • Market Matters Blog

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    DTN's weekly spot price for domestic distillers dried grains for the week ended Jan. 15 is lower on average versus one week ago. (DTN file photo)

    DTN Weekly DDG Price Lower on Average

    Posted by Mary Kennedy , DTN Basis Analyst

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

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  • Sort & Cull

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    Kassidy Bremer, right, shares her cow, Jolene, with Community Care Center residents and retired farmers in Stuart, Iowa. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Jennifer Carrico)

    Continue the Legacy, Share Your Passion: Cow's Visit Brings Joy, Memories

    Posted by Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor

    A daughter's idea to bring her cow to visit care center residents, especially former farmers, brought immense joy. Simple acts of kindness can brighten lives.

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  • Editors' Notebook

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    Kassidy Bremer, right, shares her cow, Jolene, with Community Care Center residents and retired farmers in Stuart, Iowa. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Jennifer Carrico)

    Continue the Legacy, Share Your Passion: Cow's Visit Brings Joy, Memories

    Posted by Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor

    A daughter's idea to bring her cow to visit care center residents, especially former farmers, brought immense joy. Simple acts of kindness can brighten lives.

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  • An Urban's Rural View

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    Expectations of being able to find a new job if the current one is lost fell 4.2 percentage points in November from the month before. (Federal Reserve Bank of New York chart)

    The President and the Public Give the Economy Different Grades

    Posted by Urban C Lehner , Editor Emeritus

    Unhappiness with high prices and fears of losing jobs have caused the public to give the economy a low grade.

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  • Canada Markets

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    With President Trump determined to get his way on lower interest rates despite the risk of increased inflation, the commodity index trader (CIT) group buying ag commodities as a hedge against it could be one of the most significant market factors for the coming year. Skeptics need to recall 2019-2022 market action. (DTN ProphetX chart)

    Commodity Index Trader Buying on Inflation Fears Could Support Grains Ahead

    Posted by Mitch Miller , DTN Contributing Canadian Grains Analyst

    Now that USDA has weighed in on crop-specific factors impacting price, it's worth considering macro-economic factors.

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  • Ethanol Blog

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    Agriculture and biofuels groups continue call for permanent year-round E15 legislation after USDA's latest estimates of a record corn crop in 2025. (DTN file photo by Chris Clayton)

    Record 17-Billion-Bushel Corn Crop Spurs Urgent Push for Year-Round E15 to Boost Demand

    Posted by Todd Neeley , DTN Environmental Editor

    USDA's record 17.02-billion-bushel corn projection prompts biofuels and farm groups to urgently demand year-round E15 sales to boost demand and help struggling farmers.

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  • South America Calling

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    A drier stretch of weather across Argentina could continue downward trends in soil moisture and crop conditions. (DTN graphic)

    Downward Trends Starting for Argentina's Corn and Soybeans

    Posted by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist

    Recent dry weather during the last week has resulted in slight drops in soil moisture and crop conditions for corn and soybeans. That trend is likely to continue.

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  • Fundamentally Speaking

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    Chart by Joel Karlin, DTN Contributing Analyst

    A Look at Major Row-Crop Futures Changes

    Posted by Joel Karlin , DTN Contributing Analyst

    Grain 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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  • Minding Ag's Business

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    Serving prime rib for the holidays can have sentimental and economic benefits. (DTN photo by Katie Dehlinger)

    My Sentimental and Economic Case for Prime Rib

    Posted by Katie Micik Dehlinger , Farm Business Editor

    DTN'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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  • Technically Speaking

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    This is a daily chart of March futures showing a key moving average and trend line just below. (DTN ProphetX chart)

    March Corn at a Crossroads?

    Posted by Dana Mantini , Senior Market Analyst

    March 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

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    View From the Cab farmers Ethan Zoerb and Stuart Sanderson have finished harvest and their season of reporting in as part of DTN's project. It's time to look forward to 2026. (DTN photo courtesy of Ethan Zoerb)

    Tell Your Farm Story in 2026 View From the Cab

    Posted by Pamela Smith , Crops Technology Editor

    The 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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