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9 Jul 2019
By Mary KennedyDTN Cash Grains Analyst Fireworks came early for the corn basis. The national average basis started to climb above the five-year average beginning in March. By the end of May, the basis was beginning to climb towards the five-year maximum average basis, surpassing that mark on July 3, and it doesn't appear to be backing down any time...
9 Jul 2019
By Anthony GrederDTN Managing Editor This article was originally posted at 3:07 p.m. CDT on Monday, July 8. It was last updated at 4:06 p.m. CDT on Monday, July 8. ** OMAHA (DTN) -- Row-crop development remained behind the five-year average pace last week, while little change was seen in crop conditions, according to the latest USDA NASS Crop Progr...
8 Jul 2019
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor OMAHA (DTN) -- A year since the U.S. and China began a tit-for-tat of tariffs, talks and tweets, American farmers are seeing more diversified export routes while waiting for their largest customer to fully return. The shift was dramatic as the country's top U.S. agricultural export market fell back and President...
8 Jul 2019
By Rod MauszyckiDTN Tax Columnist Now that tax season is over, I'm visiting my clients and reviewing their year-to-date financial statements. One discussion point is basic blocking and tackling. I recently read that farm income is projected to be 45% lower in 2019 than its peak in 2013. Have you lowered your business and personal expenses by 45%? A...
8 Jul 2019
By Todd NeeleyDTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) -- Overall biofuel volumes would remain virtually the same in 2020 as they were 2019 in EPA's proposed Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations released on Friday. One day after the Fourth of July holiday, biofuel industry groups were not in a festive mood in response to the proposal. Overall...