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7 Oct 2024
This article was originally published at 3:03 p.m. CDT on Monday, Oct. 7. It was last updated with additional information at 3:45 p.m. CDT on Monday, Oct. 7. ** OMAHA (DTN) -- Nearly half of U.S. soybeans were harvested by the end of last week, well ahead of both last year and the five-year average, USDA NASS reported in its weekly Crop Progress re...
7 Oct 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- A rapid intensification of Hurricane Milton to Category 5 strength has the storm hitting the Tampa Bay region on Wednesday. In this general region there are several phosphorus production facilities, which produce phosphorus fertilizer. One fertilizer analyst believes this region is going to take a direct hit by the hurricane. This wi...
7 Oct 2024
OMAHA (DTN) -- The fiscal plans for Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump would each raise the national debt over the next decade, though a new budget analysis shows Trump's plans would increase the debt by twice as much. Under their current tax plans and government spending, Trump's plans would raise the national debt by a...
6 Oct 2024
By DTN Staff OMAHA (DTN) -- Here are the Top 5 things the DTN Newsroom is tracking for the week of Oct. 6. Watch for coverage of these and other topics through the week on our subscription platforms as well as on www.DTNPF.com. Note that all report release times are Central Daylight Time unless otherwise noted. 1. Continued hurricane recovery: We'l...
6 Oct 2024
PALMYRA, Ill. (DTN) -- The research combine working in Quint Pottinger's farm field this week is harvesting information. Small plot work may be time-consuming to plant, treat and reap, but this region of Kentucky is rife with variable farming conditions. Cooperating with an independent agronomist on these plots gives the young farmer a hyper local ...