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Swamped fields leave farmers with tough planting choices. While weather will play a key part in the decision, so will the markets and USDA's updated Market Facilitation Program. (DTN photo by Pamela Smith)

Moving Parts Complicate Decisions

5/24/2019 | 2:32 PM CDT

Aid Package Adds New Complexity to Farmers' Prevented Planting Decisions

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Six consecutive years of good weather, plus a trade dispute with China, has DTN's national index of cash soybean prices near its lowest level in 11 years. On Thursday, USDA offered a plan to help farmers, but the lack of details raises a lot of questions about just how helpful it will be. (DTN ProphetX chart)

Todd's Take

5/24/2019 | 9:30 AM CDT

USDA Comes to the Rescue?

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The trade dispute with China doesn't appear close to resolution as the Trump administration agrees to spend $16 billion to help farmers get through the year. (DTN graphic)

Trade Aid Not a Solution

5/24/2019 | 11:45 AM CDT

Farm Groups Praise Aid, President, But Keep Asking for Long-Term Trade Resolution

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Alfalfa winterkill seems to be an issue this spring throughout Wisconsin and stretching into surrounding states such as northern Illinois and eastern Minnesota. (DTN file photo)

Spring Forage Update

5/24/2019 | 7:22 AM CDT

Cool, Wet Weather Slows Midwest Forage Growth

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Small refiners seeking waivers to the Renewable Fuel Standard would have to file applications by June 1, if a bill introduced in Congress this week becomes law. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Matthew Wilde)

Small-Refinery Waiver Deadline Proposed

5/24/2019 | 3:40 PM CDT

Senator Asks EPA's Inspector General for RFS Waiver Investigation

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S&P 500 Ends With Third Weekly Loss

5/24/2019 | 4:12 PM CDT

Stocks on Wall Street notched modest gains Friday, erasing some of the market's steep losses from a day earlier.

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What do you think about the U.S.-China tariff situation?

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