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AgHost Grains Close

AgHost Grains Close

December corn closed up 2 3/4 cents and March corn was up 3 cents. November soybeans closed down 13 1/2 cents and January soybeans were down 13 cents. December KC wheat closed down 8 1/2 cents, December Chicago wheat was down 6 cents, December MIAX Minneapolis wheat was down 5 3/4 cents.

DTN Ag Host Midday Livestock

DTN Ag Host Midday Livestock

Buying momentum quickly developed early Tuesday morning, following traders returning from the long holiday weekend and aggressively stepping into September. Nearby live cattle and feeder cattle futures have set new contract highs once again during morning trade, with traders looking for additional fundamental and technical direction in the days and weeks to come.

DDG Weekly Update

DTN Weekly DDG Price Slightly Higher on Average

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

DTN Midday Dairy Comments

Slow Start to September

Block cheese and butter slide lower in the cash market today. They were the only dairy markets with activity in cash. Futures are feeling the pressure too as all sectors are lower on this first trading day of the month.

DTN Daily Ethanol Comments

Ethanol RINS Mixed, Ethanol Cash Prices Higher

Ethanol RINS were mixed and ethanol cash prices were higher. December corn closed up 10 1/4 cents per bushel at $3.20 1/4 and March corn was up 5 1/4 cents at $3.48.

DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends

Half of Fertilizer Prices Higher, Half Lower in 3rd Week of August

Fertilizer prices continued to be mostly mixed for the third week of August 2025. Four of the eight major fertilizers were higher in price compared to last month while the other four were slightly less expensive. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

DTN Closing Cotton Commentary

Cotton Sees September Sink

The cotton market continued to reach lower Tuesday.

DTN Plains, Prairies Opening Comments

Sharply Higher Energy Markets Support Vegetable Oil Prices; Frost Risk?

The new month has started with the traditional reactions to pent up strategies being acted upon.

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