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Whither Interest Rates Now That the Fed Is Cutting Again
The Federal Reserve resumed cutting interest rates after holding them steady for nine months. Future cuts seem likely, but how fast and how far...
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CSB Points to Dust in Plant Explosion
Deadly Biofuels Plant Explosion in Nebraska Likely Caused by Ignited Wood Dust
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EIA: US Ethanol Output Lower
EIA: US Ethanol Output Lower
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Summit Announces Carbon Pipeline Plan
Summit Announces Landowner Incentives, Money for Communities on Pipeline Route
Farm Life-
When Life Plans Take a Leap
Blogger Katie Pratt says plans and opportunities after high school or at any time in life can take new and exciting directions.
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Covering 9/11 Tragedy From Farm Show
DTN Reporter Recalls Covering 9/11 Tragedy 24 Years Ago
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View From the Cab
Farmers Talk Corn Harvest and Machinery Moves
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Advocating for Green Energy Amid Cuts
Renewable Energy Group Champions Solar on Farms as USDA Presses to Cut Projects
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AgHost Grains Close
GENERAL COMMENTS:December corn closed up 1/4 cents and March corn was down 1/4 cents. November soybeans closed down 12 cents and January soybeans were down 11 3/4 cents. December KC wheat closed down 2 3/4 cents, December Chicago wheat was down 1 3/4 cents, December MIAX Minneapolis wheat was down 4 1/4 cents.The U.S.
AgHost Livestock Close
All in all, Friday was a winning day for the livestock contracts, as traders allowed the contracts to close mildly stronger. The week's fed cash cattle trade didn't amount to much, but some more trade could develop late Friday afternoon.
DTN Weekly DDG Price Higher on Average
DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is higher versus one week ago.
July Fluid Milk Sales Decline 1.2%
Milk futures close lower to end the week on a negative note. Some optimism had been shown earlier in the week, but that changed somewhat due to lower spot prices. Packaged fluid milk sales in July declined 1.2% from the previous year.
Ethanol RINS and Ethanol Cash Prices Down
Ethanol RINS and ethanol cash prices were lower. December corn closed up 1/4 cents and March corn was down 1/4 cents.
DAP Leads Fertilizer Prices Up Again
Fertilizer prices continued to be mixed for the second week of September 2025. Four of the eight major fertilizers were higher in price compared to last month while the other four were less expensive. One fertilizer, DAP, was considerably higher looking back a month. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.
Cotton Lower, Uninspired China Call
Most U.S. agricultural markets were lower Friday as the Trump/Xi virtual call essentially centered on TikTok and setting up a meeting for next month.
ICE Canola, Soybean, Wheat Markets Lower; Corn Mixed Friday
November canola closed down C$5.30. December corn closed up 1/4 cents and March corn was down 1/4 cents. November soybeans closed down 12 cents and January soybeans were down 11 3/4 cents. December KC wheat closed down 2 3/4 cents, December Chicago wheat was down 1 3/4 cents, December MIAX Minneapolis wheat was down 4 1/4 cents.