Chicago Mercantile Exchange Launches Sorghum Basis Futures Contract
Posted by Mary Kennedy , DTN Basis AnalystCME has specifically designed the new sorghum contract to help producers hedge the spread between sorghum and corn prices.
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Cash Market Moves
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Farm Family Business
The Land Inheritance Conundrum
Posted by Lance Woodbury , DTN Farm Business AdviserEstate tax mitigation strategies, like placing farmland in LLCs or trusts, can reduce tax burdens but may complicate family relationships through shared ownership and unclear exit strategies.
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Russ' Vintage Iron
End of the Line for County Fair Buildings Evokes Memories, a Look to Future
Posted by Russ Quinn , DTN Staff ReporterThe 2026 Washington County (Nebraska) Fair was the final show for three buildings on the fairgrounds. Two were original, 107-year-old structures and are being replaced by one larger building set to be ready for the 2027 fair. However, memories of the old buildings will live...
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Another View
WASDE August 2026: The Macro Trends That Matter for Grain Markets
Posted by Alan Brugler , DTN Contributing AnalystUSDA's August WASDE report raised corn and soybean acres but cut yields, while broader macro trends -- tight world corn stocks, surging soy crush demand and reduced Russian-Ukrainian wheat exports -- dominate the outlook.
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Letters to the Editor
The views expressed are those of the individual authors and not necessarily those of DTN, its management or employees.
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Ask the Taxman
When Should Farmers Take Social Security?
Posted by Rod Mauszycki , DTN Tax ColumnistWhen should you collect Social Security? You can start at 62, but waiting until 70 pays up to 24% more. Watch income limits and tax rules.
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