Wednesday, June 17, 2026 7:45AM CDT
A new S&P Global report commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action finds limited growth in biofuel demand could put U.S. farmland under pressure. It warns that without higher ethanol blends and expanded fuel markets, millions of acres could shift out of production by 2050.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 4:53AM CDT
Average retail fertilizer prices are mostly lower for the first time since the first week of February 2026. Five fertilizers are lower in price while prices for the remaining three fertilizers were slightly higher compared to last month. Only two fertilizers had a significant move, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
Over the next several weeks, spot July soybean futures could move in either direction with both bullish and bearish factors likely to assure continued volatility in the weeks and m...
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The group Farm Action is releasing a white paper advocating for some policy changes the group says would help rebuild the cattle herd and expand domestic meat processing at the sam...
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Strong friendships provide crucial emotional support, accountability and shared wisdom that can help senior generations navigate difficult leadership transitions.
The U.S. Department of Energy updated the 45Z-CF GREET model, incorporating One Big Beautiful Bill Act changes to help biofuels producers claim Clean Fuel Production tax credits.
From Superior Livestock's Corn Belt Classic online feeder cattle sale, to the monthly Cattle on Feed report, to the upcoming DTN Beef Industry Exchange webinar, you'll want to bloc...
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Purdue University's Center for Commercial Agriculture on Wednesday examined issues around Brazil's production forecasts for 2027. Like U.S. farmers, Brazilian farmers face low comm...
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Lower interest rates aren't the only change new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh wants. Pushing through some of his proposed changes will, at the very least, take time.
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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With soybean oil used in biofuel production expected to soar in 2026-27, there is no room for exports to be anything more than token amounts for the foreseeable future.
July corn is up 2 cents per bushel, July soybeans are up 7 cents, September KC wheat is up 7 cents, July Chicago wheat is up 7 cents, and MIAX September Minneapolis wheat is up 0.0575 cents.
Cattle futures uncovered substantial buying interest on Tuesday, with live cattle making a run toward contract highs. Traders see that the recent news has not impacted demand, providing confidence to own futures. Hog futures struggled with nearby contracts under pressure.
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