The presidents for three state corn groups wrote President Donald Trump on
Tuesday, calling for his administration to take more direct enforcement actions
against the fertilizer industry. The farmers said higher fertilizer prices are
eroding any gains farmers might receive from aid for high diesel costs.
BCorn Growers Press Fertilizer Probe
New USB CEO Courtney Knupp goes one-on-one with DTN to discuss the
national checkoff organization, plans to increase soy demand and value, and how
USB supports farmers during tough economic times.
:^Q&A With New USB CEO Courtney Knupp
Pasture and range conditions changed little nationally, but improving
weather, widespread rain chances and warmer temperatures could boost forage
growth across much of cattle country.
BWeather Favors Pasture Recovery
The wheat market has been battered and bruised. As these markets typically
do, they rise too fast and the rally might carry much further than fundamentals
would suggest it needs to. The same is true for breaks, and one such break is
that of the U.S. wheat futures markets. Chicago spot wheat futures have fallen
for nine consecutive weeks despite some positive fundamental support factors.
There are some reasons to believe that the extreme break may be close to having
run its course.
@^Technically Speaking
Variable weather conditions are improving soil moisture while allowing for
fieldwork to progress quickly.
BSouth America Calling
