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

Technical analysis is an important part of the toolbox. The December corn chart provides numerous examples to demonstrate various formations.

This year's week 34 rating and the 25-year average for the top soybean producing states and the U.S. and the change in the 2026-week 34 rating vs. the rating one month ago and the... [Read Full Blog]

As USDA accelerates its reorganization, it is advancing changes that could be difficult to reverse despite a pending court challenge, while farmers largely support the effort or ar... [Read Full Blog]

The ruling in the U.S. District Court of Eastern California could force the Labor Department to recalibrate wages for farm workers. The department changed the Adverse Effect Wage R... [Read Full Blog]

Monsoon rains have bypassed some high-production states in the India subcontinent.

Agriculture and biofuels groups urged President Donald Trump to reject large small-refinery exemptions to the Renewable Fuel Standard, warning it would devastate farm income and ru... [Read Full Blog]

Practical Farmers of Iowa's (PFI) 2026 cover crop cost-share program is enrolling acres on a first-come, first-served basis in six Midwest states.

Thanks to the help of continued trader support, both the live cattle and feeder cattle contracts ended Monday's market higher, although concerns still loom regarding the market's s... [Read Full Blog]

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... [Read Full Blog]

The Iran war shows little sign of ending. Today's crude oil price is 10% or so higher than when the war began. Diesel's price is 40% or more higher.

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... [Read Full Blog]

Corn fundamentals suggest higher prices are likely to come, but it's the technicals that may provide more insight into the timing.

The U.S. has accomplished a lot in 250 years. Perhaps the best way to appreciate those accomplishments is by learning more about what they really are and how they truly came to be.