Thursday, May 7, 2026 2:12PM CDT
The director-general of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is warning that fertilizer disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz will strain the global food system and tighten food supplies in the second half of 2026 and into next year.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 8:27AM CDT
Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were up from the previous month during the fourth full week of April 2026. Prices for three fertilizers were again up significantly, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. The remaining five fertilizers were just slightly more expensive.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 12:55PM CDT
While Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and others denounce Brazilian meatpackers and American reliance on foreign beef, Brazilian beef imports to the U.S. continue to soar. The Trump administration has launched at least two trade investigations into Brazil, but neither has led to any specific actions.
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...
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The director-general of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is warning that fertilizer disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz will strain the global food system and...
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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...
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The European Commission's April 2026 proposal to phase out soybeans as a biofuel feedstock by 2030 could threaten U.S. soybean exports for biofuels production to the European Union...
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Last week's fed cash cattle market scored new highs in both the Northern and Southern regions. However, after last week's rally, traders seem on edge about the week ahead.
As President Donald Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing, Democratic congressmen are urging him to completely ban Chinese cars from the U.S. market. Here's a modest proposa...
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In this equipment roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at high diesel costs hitting returns; March equipment sales down; reports that Cat buys Monarch technology; Fieldwork Roboti...
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Although they are not nearly the tightest seen during the past 25 years, barley stocks as of March 31 were certainly snug enough to warrant keeping an eye on.
While DTN/Progressive Farmer staff were busy last week planning for future editorial coverage in 2026 and beyond, they got a chance to celebrate some of their award-winning accompl...
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July corn is down 1 1/4 cents per bushel, July soybeans are down 2 1/4 cents, July KC wheat is down 7 1/2 cents, July Chicago wheat is down 2 1/4 cents, and MIAX July Minneapolis wheat is down 0.0325 cents.
Cattle futures closed higher in most contracts, but the gains were muted as traders wait for the cash trade to develop. Hog futures reversed the previous day's gains as any price increases lack fundamental support.
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