Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:33PM CDT
After a contentious day on Wednesday driven primarily by Republican divisions on E15, lawmakers began debating amendments to the farm bill essentially overnight. The House then came back Thursday morning to vote on several amendments and pass the bill. The bill passed with some bipartisan support.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:32PM CDT
Twelve Nebraska farmers will receive 90% of claims against a $1 million bond after Hansen-Mueller Co. filed bankruptcy, leaving them about $100,000 short.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:20AM CDT
Halter has launched direct-to-satellite connectivity for its smart cattle collars used for virtual fencing. The upgrade expands U.S. beef cattle market coverage and includes new features like estrus detection and advanced grazing tools to boost efficiency.
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 funding bill for USDA makes a small percentage of budget cuts but would cancel grants and cut loans under the Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP), a popular program tha...
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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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Sea-surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean continue to rise, crossing the threshold into El Nino territory. Forecasts suggest this year's El Nino could become the stron...
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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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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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Funds have been building a significant net-long position ahead of a potential corn market rally. Whether it turns out to be like the 2020 version is yet to be seen but does need to...
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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 2 3/4 cents per bushel, July soybeans are down 1 cent, July KC wheat is down 10 3/4 cents, July Chicago wheat is down 7 3/4 cents, and MIAX July Minneapolis wheat is down 0.0475 cents.
The nearby April live cattle contract was the surprise on Wednesday, pushing substantially higher with today being the last day of the contract. The rest of the cattle futures closed mixed. Strong buying interest in hogs surfaced as the recent price weakness was overdone.