Ag News
DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
5 Fertilizers Significantly Cost More Than Month Ago, 4 by Double Digits
For the third week in a row, five fertilizers were significantly more expensive compared to a month ago. Four of the five rose by double digits for the first full week of April 2026.
OMAHA (DTN) — Five of eight major fertilizers had sizable retail price increases compared to the prior month, four by double digits, according to sellers...
Canadian Prairies Weather Outlook
Cold Air Complicating Spring Planting in the Canadian Prairies
Cold air lingering throughout much of this spring continues into the back half of the season. That may produce a shorter planting window for some areas of the region this year.
Frequent bursts of cold air are threatening to make planting windows in the Canadian Prairies shorter this planting season. Though periods of warmer weather have...
Ag Priorities Pile Up in Congress
Congress Weighs E15, Farm Bill and More Aid With No Clear Path Forward
Four lawmakers on the House and Senate Agriculture Committees met with reporters on Tuesday about agricultural challenges. Each pointed to strong bipartisan support for aiding farmers, but the four members also reflected that there is little consensus on how to advance key legislative priorities.
WASHINGTON (DTN) — Congress has multiple priorities to help farmers — year-round E15, a full farm bill, and $15 billion in direct aid — but...
Survey Shows Input Costs Harming Farmers
AFBF Survey: American Famers Affected by Fertilizer Availability, Rising Price
With both fertilizer and diesel fuel prices on the rise due to the military conflict in the Middle East, U.S. farmers are facing even higher input costs with spring fieldwork beginning. A new American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) survey shows producers are being affected by both fertilizer availability issues as well as more expensive nutrient costs.
OMAHA (DTN) — A new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) paints a bleak picture of rising input costs adversely affecting U.S. farmers.
Canada Markets
Canola Crush Margin Sets Record Amid Soybean Oil Rallies
Canola crush margins have reached record levels, something producers should be aware of while working on marketing strategies.
Everyone needs to share in the profits to some extent, or everyone begins to suffer as weak links in the industry and lose confidence and...
Fed Court Denies Poultry Settlements
Court Turns Away Poultry Settlements in Illinois River Watershed Pollution Case
A federal court rejected multi-million-dollar settlements between Oklahoma and poultry companies over Illinois River phosphorous pollution, finding the agreements fell far short of the court's December 2025 judgment.
This article was originally published at 7:14 a.m. CDT on Tuesday, April 14. It was last updated with additional information at 10:09 a.m. CDT on...
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Crop Progress: Corn 5% Planted; Winter Wheat 34% in Good-to-Excellent Condition
Corn was 5% planted as of Sunday, April 12, and winter wheat was rated 34% good to excellent, according to USDA NASS's weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.
This article was originally published at 3:03 p.m. CDT on Monday, April 13. It was last updated with additional information at 3:51 p.m. CDT on...
Vaden Challenges Mosaic Idling Plants
Deputy Ag Secretary Questions Fertilizer Giant Mosaic Cutting Production
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden spoke Monday to agricultural journalists on fertilizer markets and USDA's reorganization plans. Vaden raised broader concerns about market concentration, noting a small number of companies dominate key fertilizer segments.
WASHINGTON (DTN) — USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden continued his criticisms about concentration in the fertilizer industry, calling out The Mosaic Company for announcing it...
Sort and Cull
Last Week Select Beef Cut Prices Averaged More Than Choice Cut Prices
With supplies of lean beef extremely thin, last week, choice cuts were cheaper on average than select cuts.
Whenever the fed cash cattle market trades below 60,000 head, it’s considered thin movement; but last week’s movement was scarily thin, with only 39,991 traded.
Cash Market Moves
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.
When the Montreal-Lake Ontario section of the St. Lawrence Seaway opened on Sunday, March 22, it paved the way for the first saltie (ocean-going ship)...