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First Ocean Going Ship Arrives in Port of Duluth-Superior

The first ocean going ship recently arrived in Duluth, Minnesota, after completing a full transit of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System. [Read and Comment on Full Blog]

Posted at 9:25AM Mon Apr 13, 2026 CDT

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Chris Clayton

DTN Ag Policy Editor

FSA Continues Digging Into Planting Records to Prepare for Base Acre Update

Thursday, April 16, 2026 8:08AM CDT

Richard Fordyce, USDA's undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, spoke to DTN about the status of the base-acre update on Wednesday. He said FSA offices continue to dig... [Read Full Blog]

Congress Weighs E15, Farm Bill and More Aid With No Clear Path Forward

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 5:11PM CDT

Specialty Crop Producers Should Report Acreage for Aid; USDA Launches AgTech Network

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 4:35PM CDT

Minding Ag's Business

Katie Behlinger

Farm Business Editor

Grain Marketing Resolutions to Make It Through 'Weird' Years

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:05AM CDT

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 CDT

Frustrating Markets Stress Importance of a Marketing Plan

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 12:48PM CDT

	DTN Ag Weather Forum Bryce Anderson DTN Ag Meteorologist and DTN Analyst
El Nino Prospects Suggest Challenges for Australia Wheat Monday, April 13, 2026 4:54AM CDT Aussie wheat output could drop sharply if El Nino forms as expected. El Nino Prospects Suggest Challenges for Australia Wheat Monday, April 13, 2026 4:54AM CDT Watching the 50-Degree Soil Temperature Line Moving Northward Friday, April 10, 2026 12:03PM CDT

DTN Ethanol Blog

Editorial Staff

28 Farm Groups Urge Trump Officials to Act on 45Z Clean Fuels Tax Credit, Citing Distressed Ag Economy

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 11:29AM CDT

Twenty-eight agricultural groups urged Trump administration officials to clarify the 45Z Clean Fuels Production tax credit rules to support struggling farmers and biofuel markets.

Biodiesel Groups Urge Trump to Finalize RFS Volumes Citing Iran Oil Disruption, Diesel Supply Threat

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 10:06AM CDT

Florida Biodiesel Company Owner Pleads Guilty to $7 Million RINs Fraud Scheme

Thursday, February 5, 2026 1:47PM CDT

	DTN Production Blog Pam Smith Crops Technology Editor
Season Kicks off With New Views From the Cab Sunday, April 12, 2026 5:34AM CDT Meet the farmers from Maryland and Minnesota who will be reporting this season as part of DTN's feature called "View From the Cab." Wisconsin Artist Promotes Farming in Colorful Detail Sunday, April 5, 2026 6:05PM CDT Wisconsin Artist Promotes Farming in Colorful Detail Sunday, April 5, 2026 6:05PM CDT

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 CDT

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]

Tractor and Combine Sales Fall Sharply in October

Friday, November 14, 2025 8:44AM CDT

Kubota Struggles With Tariffs While Adjusting Pricing, Financing

Thursday, October 9, 2025 6:32AM CDT

Harrington's Sort & Cull

John Harrington

DTN Livestock Analyst

Last Week Select Beef Cut Prices Averaged More Than Choice Cut Prices

Monday, April 13, 2026 2:52PM CDT

With supplies of lean beef extremely thin, last week, choice cuts were cheaper on average than select cuts.

MAHA Groups Push USDA to Overhaul School Lunches, But Costs Loom Large

Monday, April 6, 2026 4:46PM CDT

Cattle Complex Regains Its Bullish Sentiment

Monday, March 30, 2026 2:20PM CDT