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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 2:09PM CST An Idaho ranch accused of Clean Water Act violations for disrupting Bruneau River wetlands is negotiating an EPA settlement as attorneys seek a case delay.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 4:54AM CST Retail fertilizer prices for the second week of February 2026 were higher compared to last month. Only one nutrient, urea, was higher a considerable amount, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 2:13PM CST U.S. agriculture lost 15,000 farms in 2025, continuing a seven-year consolidation trend. Only operations exceeding $1 million in sales grew.
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DTN Market Matters Blog
Editorial Staff
DTN Weekly DDG Price Steady on Average
Friday, February 13, 2026 11:21AM CST
DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is unchanged versus one week ago.
DTN Weekly DDG Price Steady on Average
Friday, February 13, 2026 11:21AM CST
DTN Weekly DDG Price Higher on Average
Friday, February 6, 2026 11:25AM CST
Technically Speaking
Editorial Staff
Spot Corn Futures and the Challenge That It Faces
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:33PM CST
While the corn market has reacted in a positive manner from the renewed concern about dryness in the southern half of Argentina, the sharp fall in the U.S. dollar, rise in crude oi... [Read Full Blog]
March Corn at a Crossroads?
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 1:27PM CST
March Corn at a Crossroads?
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 11:44AM CST
Fundamentally Speaking
Joel Karlin
DTN Contributing Analyst
Record US Corn Crop Based on Yield, Acreage
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 10:45AM CST
Percent change in U.S. corn area & percent change in harvested area vs. harvested/planted ratio
USDA Increases Average Corn Farm Price
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:40AM CST
Record 2025 US Corn Yield Reflects Good Conditions
Monday, January 26, 2026 11:00AM CST
DTN Ag Policy Blog
Chris Clayton
DTN Ag Policy Editor
USDA Tells Specialty Crop Growers to Report Acres for Aid
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 6:39AM CST
USDA has released detailed on its $1 billion aid program for specialty crop farmers, who need to report their acreage to FSA by March 13. A group representing specialty crop grower... [Read Full Blog]
Texas Prepares for Growing Disasters as EPA Ignores the Risk
Friday, February 13, 2026 9:58AM CST
Texas Prepares for Growing Disasters as EPA Ignores the Risk
Friday, February 13, 2026 4:59AM CST
Minding Ag's Business
Katie Behlinger
Farm Business Editor
Grain Marketing Resolutions to Make It Through 'Weird' Years
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:05AM CST
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... [Read Full Blog]
My Sentimental and Economic Case for Prime Rib
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:35AM CST
Frustrating Markets Stress Importance of a Marketing Plan
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 12:48PM CST
DTN Ag Weather Forum
Bryce Anderson
DTN Ag Meteorologist and DTN Analyst
Top DTN La Nina to El Nino Analog Years Show Large US Corn Production
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 8:55AM CST
Mild summer temperatures and periods of rain are suggested for corn-producing states when El Nino develops.
Three Big 'Spring' Storms Threaten US This Week
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 12:07PM CST
Wildfire Threats Increasing for the Central and Southern Plains
Thursday, February 12, 2026 4:59AM CST
DTN Ethanol Blog
Editorial Staff
Florida Biodiesel Company Owner Pleads Guilty to $7 Million RINs Fraud Scheme
Thursday, February 5, 2026 1:47PM CST
Christopher Burdett pleaded guilty to generating $7 million in fraudulent renewable fuel credits by vastly overstating biodiesel production, as part of Renewable Fuel Standard sche... [Read Full Blog]
Ag, Biofuels Groups Push E15 Rural Council for Quick Legislative Solution Before Feb. 15 Deadline
Friday, January 30, 2026 2:51PM CST
Biofuels Group Urges Trump to Release 45Z Tax Credit Rules Ahead of Iowa Visit
Monday, January 26, 2026 3:00PM CST
DTN Production Blog
Pam Smith
Crops Technology Editor
Try a Soothing Milk-Based, Farm-Grown Valentine's Day Gift
Friday, February 6, 2026 7:50AM CST
Lotion fresh from the dairy farm can help show your softer side this Valentine's Day.
Coloring Books Let Farm Kids Play on Snow Days
Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:02PM CST
Coloring Books Let Farm Kids Play on Snow Days
Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:02PM CST
Harrington's Sort & Cull
John Harrington
DTN Livestock Analyst
Farmers Face Harsh Truths While Refusing to Abandon Their Way of Life
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 8:52AM CST
Despite financial struggles forcing consolidation and collaboration, farmers remain determined to continue their legacy and food production mission.
Who Could Have Expected Record Beef Consumption at Record Prices?
Thursday, February 12, 2026 8:43AM CST
Cattle Complex Tiptoes Into New Week
Monday, February 9, 2026 2:48PM CST
South America Calling
Editorial Staff
Safrinha Corn Update Across Brazil
Friday, February 13, 2026 1:54PM CST
There are mixed signals for precipitation across Brazil through the end of February, which could influence safrinha (second-crop) corn planting.
Rainfall Starting to Increase in Argentina
Friday, February 6, 2026 11:01AM CST
Soil Moisture Not Where It Needs to Be for Brazil's Coming Safrinha Corn Crop
Friday, January 30, 2026 1:43PM CST
An Urban’s Rural View
Urban Lehner
Editor Emeritus
Reducing Chinese Influence in Western Hemisphere
Monday, February 9, 2026 1:32PM CST
China has invested $300 billion on infrastructure in Latin America. The Trump administration's new National Security Strategy vows to do something about that.
Can Kevin Warsh Avoid Becoming Arthur Burns?
Sunday, February 1, 2026 3:36PM CST
The President and the Public Give the Economy Different Grades
Thursday, January 15, 2026 10:14AM CST
Machinery Chatter
Dan Miller
Progressive Farmer Senior Editor
Severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued, Auroras May be Seen as Far South as Alabama
Monday, January 19, 2026 1:10PM CST
A G4 geomagnetic storm may degrade satellite navigation for some hours and disrupt low-frequency radio navigation. But given this is January and not the middle of spring planting,... [Read Full Blog]
Severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued, Auroras May be Seen as Far South as Alabama
Monday, January 19, 2026 1:10PM CST
Tractor and Combine Sales Fall Sharply in October
Friday, November 14, 2025 8:44AM CST
Canadian Markets
Cliff Jamieson
Canadian Grains Analyst
Who Could Have Expected Record Beef Consumption at Record Prices?
Thursday, February 12, 2026 8:41AM CST
Record domestic use despite high prices has resulted in the need for increased supplies (including record imports) and limited exports.
Soybean Crush in World's Top 3 Setting Records
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 12:23PM CST
The First Official Look at the 2026-27 Canadian Crop
Monday, January 26, 2026 12:43PM CST
Editor’s Notebook
Greg D. Horstmeier
DTN Editor-in-Chief
FFA Probe Triggers a Popeye Moment
Monday, February 9, 2026 2:22PM CST
The intimidation tactics becoming all-too familiar in politics today have now reached a trusted institution in agriculture: The FFA. Enough's enough.
FFA Probe Triggers a Popeye Moment
Monday, February 9, 2026 2:22PM CST
Purdue Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication Department to Close Due to Low Enrollment
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:33PM CST
DTN Market Headlines
March corn is up 2 cents and March soybeans are up 9 cents. March KC wheat is up 9 1/4 cents, March Chicago wheat is up 7 3/4 cents, and March MIAX Minneapolis wheat is up 2 1/4 cents.
Livestock futures found renewed buying interest after the extended weekend. Cattle moved higher to move closer to the cash price. Hogs ran out of liquidation interest with futures low enough for traders to buy back into the market after it corrected from being overbought.
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