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The House Republican farm bill raises reference prices more, allows all producers to obtain new base acres and makes other, bigger improvements to the farm safety net than the Senate framework that has been released. The House will push to markup the bill in committee next...

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is down $1 on average versus one week ago.

Intense flooding that developed two weeks ago has been exacerbated by continual rains that have fallen in the area. The active pattern continues for the next week with two more fronts bringing aggravating rainfall to the region.

First oat crop rating of each year from 1996 to 2024 along with the rating seen the last week of July when the crop is well advanced and close to being harvested vs. the percent that the final oat yield of each season deviated from the 25-year trend

A group of 25 agriculture, biofuels and other interests told U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that they need guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit "as soon as possible."

Both corn pollination and grain fill may now occur after the crop-adverse La Nina pattern begins this summer in the Pacific Ocean.

Outside of the week ended March 24, 2024, when packers bought 98,759 head in the spot cash market, the last three consecutive weeks have seen the biggest volumes of cash cattle sales thus far in 2024.

Just since April 18, Kansas City July wheat has surged $1.20, fueled by several frost/freeze events in key Russian wheat areas with another report of frost over the weekend.

From the beginning, the generation of Americans born between 1946-64 has made their presence felt. It's no surprise they continue to do so today.

It's a big year for periodical cicadas. Broods XIII and XIX are ready to emerge. Grab your earplugs and your cellphone to help document history.

While rain may slow the national planting pace, some growers will get a few windows of opportunity. Anxiety about U.S. planting and Brazilian flooding has changed the market trend.

DTN/Progressive Farmer spoke with AGCO's CEO Eric Hansotia about Precision Planting's newest weed management technology, Fendt Lodge and Fendt's marketing strategies.

Throughout May, Mental Health Awareness Month, DTN/Progressive Farmer will feature stories and columns on the unique mental health challenges that farmers and ranchers face and the resources and support available to assist those who are struggling to find help and hope.

It was a busy week with various reports for Canada Agriculture of weekly exports, canola crush and other important information.