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John Deere's head of biofuels told ethanol industry officials last week the company continues to make progress on development of an ethanol-powered tractor. (Photo courtesy John Deere)
Posted by Todd Neeley

John Deere is testing E98 ethanol-powered tractors across U.S. farm fields with commercial launch still four to five years away, while also advancing B30 biodiesel certification and biofuels blend research.

World & Policy

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Oil futures were mixed on Wednesday after the Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported weekly declines on gasoline, diesel and jet fuel inventories, while crude stockpiles increased.

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Farm Life

Blogger Katie Pratt's Frisbee-loving, perpetually joyful rescue dog, Toby. ((DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Katie Pratt)
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Blogger Katie Pratt encourages people to focus on those things that you can control, and celebrate what brings you joy.

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What DTN Is Watching

First thing on Wednesday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis will be out with the second estimate of second quarter U.S. GDP, as well as the July Personal Consumption Expenditure report at 7:30 a.m. CDT. Later in the morning, the Energy Information Administration will release the weekly Petroleum Status report at 9:30 a.m. CDT.

Weather

A stalled front continues to produce showers near the Gulf Coast for Wednesday. But it will be a front that continues to push into the Southern Plains up through the Midwest Wednesday that will be more significant. That front could produce areas of severe weather throughout the day, including where it butts up to the Rockies in the central High Plains.

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