Entries for April 2019
RECENT NEWS
25 Apr 2019
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor WILLIAMSBURG, Iowa (DTN) -- Leaders of a major Iowa equipment manufacturer and Iowa farmers reiterated their calls Wednesday for President Donald Trump to remove tariffs against trading partners that have driven up the prices of steel and aluminum as well as retaliatory tariffs that are hurting farm exports. Se...
25 Apr 2019
By Russ QuinnDTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- Retail fertilizer prices continue to be fairly mixed, according to prices tracked by DTN for the third week of April 2019. This trend has been in place for several weeks. Half of the eight major fertilizers' prices were higher compared to last month. As has been the case in recent weeks, the move highe...
25 Apr 2019
DTN Midday Livestock Comments 04/25 11:46 Limit Hog Losses Add To Bearish Market Tone Traders in nearby lean hog futures quickly reacted to the disappointing export sales report with limit losses. Additional sharp pressure is holding in cattle trade, adding to widespread market concerns. By Rick Kment DTN Analyst General Comments Sharp triple-digit...
25 Apr 2019
Cotton AWP/LDP 04/25 11:41 Next week's LDP (POP) rate will be based on this week's five day average AWP, plus or minus any change in the adjustment factor or any use of the Secretary's discretionary authority. The following table shows how this week's "A" index prices may affect next week's Marketing Loan Gain. Crnt Forwrd Trans Count Count 5 Low 5...
25 Apr 2019
DTN Midday Grain Comments 04/25 11:02 Grains Mixed at Midday Fresh lows for grains were scored before more mixed action developed. By David Fiala DTN Contributing Analyst General Comments The U.S. stock market indices are mixed with the Dow 140 points lower. The interest rate products are firmer. The dollar index is flat. Energies are flat with cru...