USDA and the Federal Trade Commission are seeking farmers' input as part of an investigation into potential anticompetitive practices in the ag equipment manufacturing sector.
Ethanol production in the United States averaged 1.053 million barrels per day (bpd) in the week ended Oct. 2.
USDA's October reports are expected to reflect harvest delays, shifting yield estimates and revised grain stocks, with traders focused on whether weather-related crop stress tightens corn and soybean supplies despite mixed demand signals.
Seven of the eight major fertilizers are more expensive compared to the previous month. One fertilizer, UAN32, had a considerable price increase. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.
President Donald Trump's executive order seeks to temporarily ease federal tax requirements and penalties tied to dyed diesel use in highway vehicles.
Improved rainfall and easing drought conditions have boosted pasture quality across many beef states this fall, though drought and poor forage persist in parts of the West.
Agricultural leaders from the U.S., Canada and Mexico urged long-term USMCA stability as trade tensions persist, while experts said a bilateral U.S.-Mexico agreement could emerge before broader negotiations with Canada.
Corn was 23% harvested, and the remaining crop was rated 54% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Oct. 4. Soybeans were 25% harvested and were rated 57% in good-to-excellent condition.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving ahead with implementation of stricter 2024 PM 2.5 air quality standards despite arguing in court that the rule is unlawful.
FDA closes its cyclospora investigation on Taylor Farms and unveils new plans for surveillance, transparency and coordination after a record lettuce-linked outbreak.
For the second week in a row, six of the eight major fertilizers are slightly higher compared to the previous month. Only one fertilizer, anhydrous, was notably more expensive. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.
As farmers face soaring diesel costs heading into harvest, Nebraska, Alabama and Louisiana have moved to provide relief by temporarily allowing dyed farm diesel to be used in highway-registered vehicles without state penalties.
