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Ethanol Giant Poet Fights to Prevent Public Disclosure of Project Liberty Information
The Court of Appeals of Iowa ruled recently that Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based Poet LLC could not shield documents from the public on the...
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EIA: US Ethanol Output, Blending Demand Rose Last Week
EIA: US Ethanol Output, Blending Demand Rose Last Week
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Northern Plains Suffer Through Drought, Wildfires
Variable Weather Seen in Northern Plains; Drought Persists Locally
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Top 5 Things to Watch
December WASDE, More Winter Weather Top the Watch List
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April Eclipse Was a Life-Changing Experience
DTN/Progressive Farmer writers were asked to think back on their year and choose a favorite story they wrote. DTN Ag Meteorologist John...
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Carrico's Favorite Story of 2024
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Neeley's Favorite Story of 2024
Mental Health Stories Inspire Hope in Our Personal Struggles
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View From the Cab
Farmer Views Wrap Up the 2024 Crop Season
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AgHost Grains Close
GENERAL COMMENTS:March corn closed down 3/4 cents and May corn was up 1/4 cents. January soybeans closed up 3/4 cents and March soybeans were up 2 1/2 cents. March KC wheat closed up 1 1/2 cents, March Chicago wheat was up 1 1/2 cents and March Minneapolis wheat was down 0 cents.The U.S.
Northern Cattle Trade for $300 -- $3.00 Higher Than Last Week
It was an amazing day for the cattle complex as traders poured plenty of support into the marketplace and Northern cash cattle traded $3.00 higher.
DDG Prices Mixed, Cash Soybean Prices Lower Last Week
DDG prices were mixed last week as soybean meal cash price was lower.
October Dairy Exports Declined 2.0%
Class III futures found support over time after traders digested the movement of underlying cash prices. The increase in dry whey provided the support needed for higher prices. Dairy exports in October declined 2.0% from the previous year.
Ethanol Futures Fade Lower Wednesday
Light to moderate pressure in ethanol trade despite firm price support through the energy market midweek. Corn prices were very lightly traded in limited activity Wednesday. December corn was down 2 1/2 cents at $4.38 and March closed down 3/4 cents at $4.48.
Most Fertilizer Prices Up Slightly
Retail fertilizer prices continue to be mostly higher compared to last month. Six of the eight major fertilizers were higher, while the remaining two were slightly lower. None of these nutrients had a sizable price increase or decrease. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.
Cotton Shakes WASDE Hangover
The cotton market closed above the seventy-cent mark, one day after USDA increased both production and carryout.
Grain Markets Stabilize Midweek
ICE January canola was C$0.4 higher at C$622.1, December corn closed down 2 1/2 cents and March corn is down 3/4 cent. January soybeans closed down 3/4 cent and March soybeans were 2 1/4 cents higher. December KC wheat closed 1 1/2 cents higher, December Chicago wheat was up 1 1/2 cents and December Minneapolis wheat was unchanged.