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12 Apr 2021
HAVERHILL, Iowa (DTN) -- Some people chase storms. The Stalzer family are starting to wonder if they attract them. The Haverhill, Iowa, farmers spent $150,000 to rebuild grain bins after a 2011 derecho. If that wasn't bad enough, in 2020, another derecho ripped through their area -- once again damaging bins and buildings on their farm. The Stalzer ...
12 Apr 2021
On March 23, 2021, the Surface Transportation Board (STB/Board) said in a press release that they received a "notice of intent" on March 22 regarding a proposed transaction that would place Canadian Pacific Railway Company (CP/CPR) and the Kansas City Southern Railway Company (KCS/KCSR), both of which are Class I railroads, under common control. "U...
9 Apr 2021
By DTN Staff OMAHA (DTN) -- USDA on Friday lowered corn ending stocks for the 2020-21 by 150 million bushels (mb) to 1.352 billion bushels (bb) but held pat with soybean ending stocks at 120 mb. USDA raised corn use for feed, seed and industrial use, as well as exports to drop the ending stocks for the crop. USDA on Friday released its monthly Worl...
9 Apr 2021
ANKENY, Iowa (DTN) -- Contractors believe they are on pace to repair and replace by fall most Midwest grain storage facilities and buildings that were pummeled by a derecho last year. The fierce storm, which resembles an inland hurricane, cut a destructive path from Nebraska to Ohio on Aug. 10, 2020. Iowa was the hardest hit. Winds topping 140 mph ...
9 Apr 2021
OMAHA (DTN) -- The least expensive form of nitrogen also has the potential to be one of the most dangerous chemicals used in agriculture today. However, anhydrous ammonia can be used safely if the product is handled and applied correctly. Those who work around the nutrient need to be properly trained to follow exact handling and transportation proc...