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DTN Headline News Top 5 Things to Watch Sunday, April 19, 2026 4:59AM CDT We'll be looking at the aftermath of heavy storms late last week while following the ongoing saga of the Strait of Hormuz and its influence on fuel and other input prices. USDA April 1 Cattle on Feed Report Friday, April 17, 2026 2:37PM CDT Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.6 million head on April 1, 2026. The inventory was 1% below April 1, 2025, USDA NASS reported on Friday. Waste Could Limit Synthetic Fertilizers Friday, April 17, 2026 9:16AM CDT New research from Cornell University indicates the nutrients in animal and human waste could reduce U.S. farmers reliance on synthetic fertilizer use. This waste could meet 102% of nitrogen and 50% of phosphorus needs for U.S. agriculture. A major challenge remains a mismatch between the location of the waste and agricultural regions with the highest fertilizer needs, according to the study. >> More DTN News

DTN Blogs & Forums DTN Market Matters Blog Editorial Staff DTN Weekly DDG Price Higher on Average Friday, April 17, 2026 11:47AM CDT DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is higher versus one week ago. First Ocean Going Ship Arrives in Port of Duluth-Superior Monday, April 13, 2026 9:25AM CDT DTN Weekly DDG Price Slightly Higher on Average Friday, April 10, 2026 12:12PM CDT Technically Speaking Editorial Staff Is That a Bear Flag Pattern on May Soybeans? Monday, March 23, 2026 12:53PM CDT The May soybean futures chart appears to be forming a bear flag pattern that typically indicates a downward resolution. However, chart patterns are certainly not always highly reli... [Read Full Blog] Is That a Bear Flag Pattern on May Soybeans? Monday, March 23, 2026 12:53PM CDT Spot Corn Futures and the Challenge That It Faces Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:33PM CDT Fundamentally Speaking Joel Karlin DTN Contributing Analyst Largest Fund Long in Corn in Over a Year Tuesday, March 24, 2026 9:13AM CDT Net fund position in corn with both futures and options vs. the price of spot corn in dollars per bushel. Current Soybean Export Projections Still Look Too High Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:28AM CDT Current Soybean Export Projections Still Look Too High Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:28AM CDT DTN Ag Policy Blog Chris Clayton DTN Ag Policy Editor FSA Continues Digging Into Planting Records to Prepare for Base Acre Update Thursday, April 16, 2026 8:08AM CDT Richard Fordyce, USDA's undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, spoke to DTN about the status of the base-acre update on Wednesday. He said FSA offices continue to dig... [Read Full Blog] Congress Weighs E15, Farm Bill and More Aid With No Clear Path Forward Tuesday, April 14, 2026 5:11PM CDT Specialty Crop Producers Should Report Acreage for Aid; USDA Launches AgTech Network Tuesday, April 7, 2026 4:35PM CDT Minding Ag's Business Katie Behlinger Farm Business Editor Grain Marketing Resolutions to Make It Through 'Weird' Years Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:05AM CDT Commodities brokers advise farmers to develop disciplined grain marketing plans based on production costs, stick to price targets, seek professional guidance and utilize futures an... [Read Full Blog] My Sentimental and Economic Case for Prime Rib Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:35AM CDT Frustrating Markets Stress Importance of a Marketing Plan Tuesday, October 21, 2025 12:48PM CDT DTN Ag Weather Forum Bryce Anderson DTN Ag Meteorologist and DTN Analyst Severe Weather Friday Turning to Frosts and Freezes This Weekend for Central US Friday, April 17, 2026 8:44AM CDT A sharp cold front will move through the country Friday and over the weekend. Significant severe weather is forecast for Friday, followed by extremely cold temperatures this weeken... [Read Full Blog] El Nino Prospects Suggest Challenges for Australia Wheat Monday, April 13, 2026 4:54AM CDT El Nino Prospects Suggest Challenges for Australia Wheat Monday, April 13, 2026 4:54AM CDT DTN Ethanol Blog Editorial Staff 28 Farm Groups Urge Trump Officials to Act on 45Z Clean Fuels Tax Credit, Citing Distressed Ag Economy Wednesday, March 25, 2026 11:29AM CDT Twenty-eight agricultural groups urged Trump administration officials to clarify the 45Z Clean Fuels Production tax credit rules to support struggling farmers and biofuel markets. Biodiesel Groups Urge Trump to Finalize RFS Volumes Citing Iran Oil Disruption, Diesel Supply Threat Tuesday, March 17, 2026 10:06AM CDT Florida Biodiesel Company Owner Pleads Guilty to $7 Million RINs Fraud Scheme Thursday, February 5, 2026 1:47PM CDT DTN Production Blog Pam Smith Crops Technology Editor Six Reasons to Check Farm Insurance Coverage Friday, April 17, 2026 1:59PM CDT Be safe and stay alert. Here are six things to consider this season regarding safety and farm insurance protection. Season Kicks off With New Views From the Cab Sunday, April 12, 2026 5:34AM CDT Wisconsin Artist Promotes Farming in Colorful Detail Sunday, April 5, 2026 6:05PM CDT Harrington's Sort & Cull John Harrington DTN Livestock Analyst Last Week Select Beef Cut Prices Averaged More Than Choice Cut Prices Monday, April 13, 2026 2:52PM CDT With supplies of lean beef extremely thin, last week, choice cuts were cheaper on average than select cuts. MAHA Groups Push USDA to Overhaul School Lunches, But Costs Loom Large Monday, April 6, 2026 4:46PM CDT Cattle Complex Regains Its Bullish Sentiment Monday, March 30, 2026 2:20PM CDT South America Calling Editorial Staff Last Month of Brazil's Wet Season Looking Drier Friday, March 27, 2026 10:34AM CDT Yet another month of below-normal precipitation puts into question how much corn Brazil can produce with its safrinha crop. Safrinha Corn Slightly Behind Schedule in Brazil, Sparking Concerns for Rest of Wet Season Friday, February 27, 2026 11:03AM CDT Safrinha Corn Update Across Brazil Friday, February 13, 2026 1:54PM CDT An Urban’s Rural View Urban Lehner Editor Emeritus Yes, We Have a Lot of Oil. Opening the Hormuz Strait Still Matters Monday, April 6, 2026 11:32AM CDT With Iran in firm control of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices are likely to remain elevated. There's even talk of $200-a-barrel oil. Another Interest Rate Cut? Still Possible, But Far From Guaranteed Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:10PM CDT Why Sweeping Mines in the Strait of Hormuz Won't Be Easy Monday, March 16, 2026 9:27AM CDT Machinery Chatter Dan Miller Progressive Farmer Senior Editor Severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued, Auroras May be Seen as Far South as Alabama Monday, January 19, 2026 1:10PM CDT A G4 geomagnetic storm may degrade satellite navigation for some hours and disrupt low-frequency radio navigation. But given this is January and not the middle of spring planting,... [Read Full Blog] Tractor and Combine Sales Fall Sharply in October Friday, November 14, 2025 8:44AM CDT Kubota Struggles With Tariffs While Adjusting Pricing, Financing Thursday, October 9, 2025 6:32AM CDT Canadian Markets Cliff Jamieson Canadian Grains Analyst Canola Crush Margin Sets Record Amid Soybean Oil Rallies Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:15AM CDT Canola crush margins have reached record levels, something producers should be aware of while working on marketing strategies. Fragile Ceasefire Presents Energy Risk Management Opportunity Wednesday, April 8, 2026 11:20AM CDT Could 2026 Be the Year Spring Wheat Finally Delivers? Wednesday, April 1, 2026 10:52AM CDT Editor’s Notebook Greg D. Horstmeier DTN Editor-in-Chief Ag Day Celebrates Our Industry Friday, March 20, 2026 6:04AM CDT March 24 is National Ag Day. Join DTN and Progressive Farmer in celebrating what farm and ranch families bring to our nation and the world. A Bright Spot for the Wheat Market Tuesday, March 17, 2026 4:59AM CDT FFA Probe Triggers a Popeye Moment Monday, February 9, 2026 2:22PM CDT

DTN Market Headlines May corn is up 1 cent per bushel, May soybeans are down 3 3/4 cents, July KC wheat is down 1/2 cent, May Chicago wheat is down 1 1/2 cents, and MIAX July Minneapolis wheat is up 0.0050 cents. Cattle futures showed weakness on Thursday due to a combination of being overbought and traders positioning ahead of the Cattle on Feed report. Hogs closed lower as it has been the path of least resistance. >> More DTN Markets at dtnpf.com