Sunday, May 17, 2026 5:03AM CDT
It will be a week of watching for reality over promise, as the markets and the world begin to settle in after the U.S.-China summit, the stalemate in the war with Iran, and the hard red winter wheat tour.
Friday, May 15, 2026 4:22PM CDT
Firms with nitrogen projects at various stages of development say they have seen more focus on ramping up production, especially since Trump administration officials announced a strategy at the end of April to build out more fertilizer production as quickly as possible.
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 vote Tuesday on E15 showed splits among the political parties and delegations from states across the country. Lawmakers from top ethanol-producing states stuck together to back...
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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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Widespread areas of rain and severe weather are forecast through at least next Wednesday. That may include a little snow in pockets of the Northern Plains.
The vote Tuesday on E15 showed splits among the political parties and delegations from states across the country. Lawmakers from top ethanol-producing states stuck together to back...
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Slow crop growing conditions coupled with black cutworm moth flights and egg laying are creating a perfect storm for potential feeding on corn and soybeans.
If only the market was as simple as supply and demand, consumers, and the cattle needed to produce the beef those consumers desire; wouldn't that be the day? Unfortunately, that's...
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The president is heading to Beijing for a summit, having in recent months softened his approach to China. Even if he comes back with more soybean sales, American bean growers need...
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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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Nothing cures low prices like low prices. Producers had enough of poor returns from wheat and reduced area, then Mother Nature helped cut production even further.
DTN/Progressive Farmer examines the challenges facing rural America and the solutions some communities are embracing to succeed, in a series titled "Rural Resilience."
July corn is down 1 1/4 cents per bushel, July soybeans are down 5 cents, July KC wheat is down 4 3/4 cents, July Chicago wheat is down 2 1/2 cents, and MIAX July Minneapolis wheat is down 0.0150 cents.
Cash cattle traded higher on Thursday, but that had a limited impact on futures. Futures opened higher and traded higher for a time before selling pressure gained the upper hand. Hog futures fell back in contracts through the end of this year, continuing the pattern of one day up and one day down.
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