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The proper timing of pasture turnout is an important step to ensure adequate forage production for grazing livestock. (DTN Photo by Chris Clayton)
Posted by Russ Quinn

Proper timing of pasture turnout is critical for optimal forage production. Grazing too early will reduce plant vigor (growth) and lower total forage production. Increased disease, insect and weed infestations are possible negative effects of turning livestock out to grass before grazing...

World & Policy

Posted by Brian L. Milne

Oil futures closest to expiration on the New York Mercantile Exchange and Brent crude on the Intercontinental Exchange edged higher Monday morning.

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Farm Life

Farming at higher elevations often means a late start on spring seeding for Dan Lakey, Soda Springs, Idaho. He's participating in DTN's View From the Cab series this year. (Photo courtesy of Dan Lakey)
Posted by Pamela Smith

DTN's View From the Cab series heads to southeastern Idaho this week where Dan Lakey grows at least a dozen crops at the foot of several snowcapped mountain ranges.

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What DTN Is Watching

Back from the weekend, traders will check the latest weather forecasts and any news from the Middle East or pertaining to Russia's wheat crop. USDA's report of weekly export inspections is at 10 a.m. CDT. NASS's weekly Crop Progress report is set for 3 p.m.

Weather

A storm system will bring scattered showers across much of the Corn Belt on Monday. Some pockets of heavy rain will develop, but light to moderate rain is most likely. That is not so for the Gulf Coast which will see areas of heavy rain and severe weather throughout the day. Another system is bringing showers to the Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies as well as our active pattern continues.

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