Tuesday, December 10, 2019 11:52AM CST
The DTN 2019 Ag Summit kicked off Monday in Chicago with Luke Chandler, chief economist at Deere and Co., offering a look at macroeconomic trends and risks facing producers. Crop prices have largely flatlined over the past five years as production has increased around the world. There are a few areas of potential demand opportunities that could develop, especially in Asia.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 11:47AM CST
With 18 candidates running for president and campaigning across the nation, Iowa right now is the center of attention for a core group who see the state's first-in-the-nation caucuses on Feb. 3 as the critical starting point in the Democratic primaries.
After a rough start to the 2019 shipping season due to unrelenting flooding, the Upper Mississippi River has closed for the winter. Not far behind is the end to the grain shipping...
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The House of Representatives will consider the Farm Workforce Modernization Act this week, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., announced late Friday. Hoyer did not list a dat...
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It's hard to maintain a positive outlook with the trade war, tough growing season, thin profit margins, etc., but it's worth the effort. Research shows positive leadership is a com...
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A refining company launched a new digital advertising campaign launched in Washington, D.C., to convince lawmakers to approve a renewal of the biodiesel blenders tax credit.
The U.S. Cattlemen's Association wants the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. to look into the purchase of National Beef by Brazil's Marfrig Global Foods.
John Deere's new X9 combine had an increase in capacity and efficiency. With its matching draper, the combine is designed for difficult small grain and high-moisture corn harvestin...
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Statistics Canada released its November production estimates on Dec. 6, although harvest will continue into spring in many areas of the country, adding to uncertainty.
March corn is up 1/4 cent, January soybeans are down 1/2 cent, and March KC wheat is down 1 1/2 cents.
Limited new direction is expected early Tuesday morning with the weaker undertone remaining across hog futures, while cattle trade is expected mixed in a narrow range.