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16 Nov 2016
By Emily UnglesbeeDTN Staff Reporter ROCKVILLE, Md. (DTN) -- Growers purchasing soybean seed based solely on weed control are missing a key component of the decision, warn university scientists. Yield and regional performance should also factor into the equation. This is the first year independent yield data has become available on dicamba-tolerant...
15 Nov 2016
By Mary KennedyDTN Cash Grains Analyst While various trucking and transportation-related industries have congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory, some people are wondering if recent regulations may be reversed and others are concerned if the poor state of the nation's infrastructure problems will be addressed by the new ...
15 Nov 2016
By DTN Staff OMAHA (DTN) -- The U.S. corn and soybean harvest continued slightly ahead of the average pace last week as the 2016 harvest enters the homestretch, according to USDA's latest Crop Progress report released Monday. The nation's corn crop was 93% harvested as of Sunday, down from 95% last year but slightly ahead of the five-year average ...
15 Nov 2016
By Todd HultmanDTN Analyst Palm oil is not one of the usual topics I cover when talking about grains, but a week ago Tuesday was one of those days when it could not be ignored. The January contract of Malaysian palm oil futures had jumped up 2% overnight to a new contract high, and the soy complex took note. December soybean oil finished the day up...
14 Nov 2016
By Victoria G. MyersProgressive Farmer Senior Editor It's not uncommon to talk to Alabama cattlemen this year who have been feeding hay since September. Widespread fall armyworm infestations, followed by historic drought conditions, decimated normally lush forages in this part of the country. Pastures are nothing but brown, and brittle. Many prod...