The Bonneville Lock and Dam located east of Portland, Oregon, in the Columbia River Gorge, a crucial link for wheat exports to the Pacific Northwest, was shut down recently because... [Read Full Blog]

DTN's weekly analysis of the energy markets.

10-state objective corn plant population in plants per acre vs. the implied ear weight in pounds per ear

On Tuesday, Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Hoeven, R-N.D., said at a markup of the fiscal year 2020 Agriculture appropriations bill it is "critical" t... [Read Full Blog]

Farmers aren't the only ones being tested by this year's weather; satellite-driven yield models will have to prove they've accounted for all the variables that influence yield.

Here's a quick refresher on exactly how cold temperatures affect immature corn and soybeans.

Siouxland Energy Cooperative has decided to idle its corn-ethanol plant in northwest Iowa.

We know weeds are competitive with crops, but did you know weed science is a competitive event?

DTN's technical analysis of live cattle, feeder cattle and lean hogs.

Cargill, the largest private company in the U.S., is increasingly under pressure for its sourcing of soybeans and other agricultural commodities in Brazil. At least one environment... [Read Full Blog]

The transition of homo sapiens from hunter-gathers to farmers used to be considered a good thing. Now some scholars are challenging that view.

A popular tractor series for John Deere, the 6M performs work on dairy, livestock, hay and other diversified operations, including mowing and snow removal. The 2020 6M series tract... [Read Full Blog]

Week 5 primary elevator stocks are at the lowest level in data checked over a 10-year period.

DTN has several upcoming webinars that will delve into expectations for the 2019 harvest and grain marketing strategies to consider as we go through harvest.