Blogs

  • Technically Speaking

    This is a daily chart of November soybean futures showing key moving averages just below. (DTN ProphetX chart)
    Posted by Dana Mantini , Senior Market Analyst

    The jury is still out on the 2025 soybean crop; but a decision may be close at hand. Dryness in parts of the southern and eastern Midwest in August might very well have compromised yield to some extent. However, there is a far bigger issue facing soybean growers and...

  • Ag Weather Forum

    Temperatures continue to be very low east of the Rockies behind two fronts moving through. Could frost occur across the north? (DTN graphic)
    Posted by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist

    Another couple of bursts of colder air will descend through the U.S. going through the weekend. Conditions will be awfully chilly, but could an early frost occur?

  • Production Blog

    When viewed through a filter, the human eye can see how InnerPlant's genetically modified soybean plant on the right gives off a different optical signal than the conventional soybean plant on the left. The plant emits this signal when infected with a fungus, allowing detection weeks before disease symptoms can be seen in a field. (DTN photo by Jason Jenkins)
    Posted by Jason Jenkins , DTN Crops Editor

    From new herbicides and trait stacks to an early detection network for fungal diseases, there was plenty to pique the interest of soybean farmers at the 2025 Farm Progress Show.

  • Ag Policy Blog

    USDA has pushed back its unofficial comment period for the department's reorganization plan to Sept. 30. At least some groups and commentators are pressing USDA to open up an official comment period with a notice in the Federal Register. (DTN file photo by Chris Clayton)
    Posted by Jerry Hagstrom , DTN Political Correspondent

    Stakeholders now have until Sept. 30 to send their comments or questions about USDA's reorganization plan to a department email address. Some commenters want USDA to publish official comments through the Federal Register.

  • An Urban's Rural View

    With China's encouragement, Brazil keeps expanding its soybean production. And it still has tens of millions more acres than could be planted in soybeans. (DTN file photo)
    Posted by Urban C Lehner , Editor Emeritus

    The immediate cause of China's stiffing of American soybeans is the trade war and the retaliatory tariffs. But China has been encouraging Brazil to expand soybean production for a long time and is now helping solve Brazil's infrastructure problem.

  • Sort & Cull

    In 2014-15, it seemed as though the U.S. cow herd was rebuilt almost overnight, and feeder cattle prices went from being record high to tumbling lower in no time. It's unlikely that the change will be as dramatic this time around in the market. (DTN ProphetX chart)

    The market may be trading above anyone's wildest dreams, and while hurdles obviously still loom, there are still reasons to believe even higher prices could be seen.

  • Market Matters Blog

    DTN's weekly spot price for domestic distillers dried grains for the week ended Aug. 28 is up $1 on average versus one week ago. (DTN file photo)
    Posted by Mary Kennedy , DTN Basis Analyst

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

  • Canada Markets

    Statistics Canada released its first model-based production estimate on Thursday morning, with satellite predictions indicating a strong yield and production outcome for canola following mid- to late-summer rains, despite the drought conditions that started the season (in green). For comparison, the AAFC August estimate is included in orange, and USDA's projection is in yellow. (DTN chart; Statistics Canada, AAFC and USDA data)
    Posted by Mitch Miller , DTN Contributing Canadian Grains Analyst

    Statistics Canada's production estimates came in a bit stronger than other estimates for all wheat and corn while being below others for barley. Canola, soybeans and oats fell within expected ranges.

  • Fundamentally Speaking

    Chart by Joel Karlin, DTN Contributing Analyst
    Posted by Joel Karlin , DTN Contributing Analyst

    Both spreads in dollars per bushel vs. the September corn/December corn and September soybean/November soybean price ratios.

  • Ethanol Blog

    The Trump administration granted full small-refinery exemptions on 63 petitions. (DTN file photo)

    Biofuels groups on Friday expressed cautious optimism after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its plans on small-refinery exemptions.

  • Editors' Notebook

    Many 4-H and FFA exhibitors from across the state bring cattle and other livestock each year to show at the Iowa State Fair. These steers were shown last week in the historical pavilion in Des Moines. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Jennifer Carrico)
    Posted by Jennifer Carrico , Senior Livestock Editor

    The Iowa State Fair has created lasting family memories over the past 171 years. The annual celebration proves people are what make the fairs special.

  • Minding Ag's Business

    As demand for farm loans continues to grow, lenders report plenty of funding is available to meet the demand. (Chart courtesy of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City)

    While more farmers are leaning on bank financing for 2025, others are finding it tough to stay in business. Farm banks are well-situated to support increased loan demand as capital levels and profitability grew in 2024.

  • MachineryLink

    AGCO's Trimble PTx brand is adding Fendt tractors and tillage functions to its award-winning OutRun autonomous technology, a solution already giving farmers an automated grain cart capability. (Photo courtesy of AGCO Trimble PTx)
    Posted by Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor

    DTN/Progressive Farmer recently talked with Trimble PTx Senior Product Manager Dinen Subramaniam about Trimble PTx's award-winning OutRun autonomous technology. Available now as an autonomous grain cart solution, Trimble PTx is adding tillage functions and AGCO-brand Fendt...

  • South America Calling

    The April forecast from DTN is calling for well-below-normal rainfall for the tail end of Brazil's wet season. (DTN graphic)
    Posted by John Baranick , DTN Meteorologist

    Soil moisture is below normal in many of Brazil's safrinha corn growing areas. A drier outlook for April puts that corn crop at a higher risk of drought and damage.

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