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13 Dec 2017
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor WASHINGTON (DTN) -- The U.S. is woefully unprepared to cope with outbreaks of emerging livestock or crop pathogens and pests, whether those outbreaks are caused intentionally or otherwise, experts told the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday. Agricultural security risks have become a major concern for Se...
12 Dec 2017
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor WASHINGTON (DTN) -- Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reiterated Tuesday that President Donald Trump will keep his support for the Renewable Fuel Standard, but said changes are needed to help the oil-refining industry deal with what is seen as speculation in the market for renewable fuel credits. Perdue spoke...
12 Dec 2017
By Todd HultmanDTN Analyst Ready or not, 2017 is just a few weeks away from flipping the calendar. I always find it interesting to step back and take a look at the winners and losers for the year. As we saw in last year's review, the exercise tells us something about the year we just came through, but it can also provide hints about what to expect ...
12 Dec 2017
By Victoria G. MyersProgressive Farmer Senior Editor BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (DTN) -- A large, contiguous block of acreage is a big plus in land sales. In Oklahoma, 1,687 acres of grassland in Payne County proved to be a strong auction draw for Gregg Pickens' firm. Pickens said they considered the sale a "high-profile opportunity" and auctioned the land i...
11 Dec 2017
By Victoria G. MyersProgressive Farmer Senior Editor BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (DTN) -- Rice and soybean ground, farmed by the same family for nearly 20 years, changed hands this year in Woodruff County, Arkansas. The broker handling the sale, Jeffrey Hignight, is with Glaub Farm Management, out of Jonesboro. He said the 786 acres sold were almost all tilla...