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This chart shows price ranges of DTN's National Corn Index since 1993, divided by USDA's estimated cost of production, excluding land expenses. Prices typically trade between 90% and 150% of cost and have some notable past peaks. (Chart by DTN Lead Analyst Todd Hultman)
Todd's Take
5/7/2021 | 2:29 PM CDT
Comparing Current Corn Prices to Previous Rallies
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Passing the farm to the next generation is a key consideration for many of today's land buyers. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Jennifer Silverberg)
Bullish Land Price Outlook
5/7/2021 | 12:21 PM CDT
Ag Land Prices Remain Strong on High Demand, Rising Farm Income
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North Dakota farmer Chris Johnson said a C corporation made sense in the early 1990s, but he's planned the shift away carefully to avoid heavy tax bills. (DTN file photo from 2010)
C Corporations Lose Luster
5/7/2021 | 2:31 PM CDT
Farmers Convert Out of C Corporations as Tax Benefits Erode
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Winter wheat industry officials report the crop mostly escaped freeze damage during a record cold snap in the Central and Southern Great Plains two weeks ago. (DTN photo by Pamela Smith)
Minimal Winter Wheat Freeze Damage
5/7/2021 | 3:02 PM CDT
Winter Wheat Mostly Avoids Freeze Damage and Yield Losses, Though Losses Did Occur
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South Dakota farmer Arlen Foster sued USDA this week after the agency didn't consider new evidence showing a puddle on his farm is an artificial wetland, not subject to the Clean Water Act. (Photo courtesy Pacific Legal Foundation)
SD Farmer Sues USDA on Wetlands Battle
5/7/2021 | 1:18 PM CDT
SD Farmer Sues USDA for Right to Farm on Field With Puddle Declared Wetland
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  1. Comparing Current Corn Prices to Previous Rallies

  2. Ag Land Prices Remain Strong on High Demand, Rising Farm Income

  3. Farmers Convert Out of C Corporations as Tax Benefits Erode

  4. Winter Wheat Mostly Avoids Freeze Damage and Yield Losses, Though Losses Did Occur

  5. SD Farmer Sues USDA for Right to Farm on Field With Puddle Declared Wetland

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This chart focuses on select crops with tight stocks reported as of March 31. The blue bars represents the March 31, 2021 stocks reported, while the brown bars represents the total disappearance seen in the April-through-July period of the 2019-20 crop year (April-through-August for soybeans). The difference represents hypothetical ending stocks, while current-year demand is higher than the previous year. (DTN graphic by Cliff Jamieson)

A Look at Statistics Canada's March 31 Stocks Estimates

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DTN's weekly spot price for domestic distillers dried grains during the week ended May 6 was $9 higher on average versus one week ago. (DTN file photo)

DTN Weekly Average DDG Price Pushes Higher

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Agricultural groups highlighted that the 30x30 report released by the Biden administration included their recommendations. The report highlighted the importance of private land ownership, and stressed conservation practices on working lands. (DTN file photo)

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