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Friday, February 20, 2026 9:25AM CST Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the ad-hoc FBA program will open enrollment from Feb. 23 to April 17. The program has specific payment rates for farmers and payments are capped at $155,000 per individual or entity.
Thursday, February 19, 2026 5:23PM CST Wildfires fueled by high winds and drought have burned over 300,000 acres across multiple states. Oklahoma and Kansas governors declared states of emergency as homes, cattle, and farmland were destroyed.
Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:31PM CST The biggest outlier in this month's USDA Cattle on Feed report will be the marketing data, which doesn't have a large effect on the market. Overall, the report could be received as bullish if pre-report estimates hold true.
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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 Announces Enrollment for $11 Billion in FBA Payments
Friday, February 20, 2026 9:28AM CST
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the ad-hoc FBA program will open enrollment from Feb. 23 to April 17. The program has specific payment rates for farmers and payments... [Read Full Blog]
Trump Directs USDA to Prioritize Domestic Glyphosate, Phosphorus Production
Thursday, February 19, 2026 4:43AM CST
USDA Tells Specialty Crop Growers to Report Acres for Aid
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 6:39AM 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
In Praise of a Small Town
Friday, February 20, 2026 10:05AM CST
Alta, Norway, latitude just shy of 70 North, population 20,000, is the kind of small town that attracts people to small-town life.
In Praise of a Small Town
Friday, February 20, 2026 10:05AM CST
Reducing Chinese Influence in Western Hemisphere
Monday, February 9, 2026 1:32PM 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
Soybean Oil Used for Biofuel Production Expected to Soar
Thursday, February 19, 2026 10:47AM CST
USDA's Ag Outlook Forum soybean oil supply and demand estimates for biofuel use should underpin vegetable oil markets for the year to come.
Who Could Have Expected Record Beef Consumption at Record Prices?
Thursday, February 12, 2026 8:41AM CST
Soybean Crush in World's Top 3 Setting Records
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 12:23PM 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 1 1/2 cents and March soybeans are down 1 1/2 cents. March KC wheat is up 1/4 cents, March Chicago wheat is up 5 cents, and March MIAX Minneapolis wheat is down 1 1/2 cents.
Live cattle futures were mixed with traders anticipating higher cash trade but were not willing to support deferred contracts, as continued strong beef demand is uncertain. Hog futures continue to regain the losses of last week in contracts through the rest of the year and later contracts slipped.
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