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October Heat May Predict Winter Trends

Published November 25, 2024

DTN Meteorologist John Baranick is part of a team of researchers looking at the effects a warm October has on winter weather. "They've noticed, at least over the last 20 years, warm Octobers have led to warm winters." Baranick is…

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DTN Poll: Rural Voters Lean Red

Published October 28, 2024

According to a poll of rural Americans by DTN, nearly 70 percent of the respondents support former President Donald Trump. The Pulse of Rural America poll found another 19 percent support Vice President Kamala Harris and nine percent were undecided.…

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Slaughter Pace Not Sustainable

Published October 3, 2022

Last year’s drought in the Northern Plains combined with the current dry conditions in the Southern Plains increased the number of cull cows moving through the auction markets. The U.S. cow herd is record low and DTN Market Analyst ShayLe…

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Fertilizer Prices Remain Higher Than Last Year

Published July 24, 2022

Prices for most of the eight major fertilizers are lower now than June. Potash is the exception. According to DTN Fertilizer Reporter Russ Quinn, potash is slightly more expensive at $885 per ton. "A good chunk of the world's potash…

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Hotter and Drier Conditions Ahead

Published July 18, 2022

Hotter and drier conditions are in the forecast for the Northern Plains this week. DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick says these conditions will be a trend for the rest of July through August. "Not only during pollination, but also during…

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StatsCan: Tight Stocks

Published April 26, 2022

After reviewing the latest StatsCan report, DTN Canadian Grains Analyst Cliff Jamieson was focused on the tight stocks. "Durum stocks are forecast to be the lowest since the mid-1980s. Durum and oat stocks are forecast to reach record lows and…

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StatsCan Report Shows Fewer Canola Stocks

Published February 10, 2022

Statistics Canada’s February stocks in all positions report shows 7.56 million metric tons of canola on hand as of December 31. That’s down 43 percent year-over-year and the smallest since 2007. DTN Canada market analyst Cliff Jamieson says canola demand…

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Spring Conditions May Mirror ’21

Published February 9, 2022

Speaking at a Countryside Insurance farm meeting, DTN Strategic Product Manager Ben Hershey said this spring could be very similar to last year. That includes warmer conditions in March, a cooldown in April and a drier than average May.  It…

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Top Story #3: High Fertilizer Prices

Published December 28, 2021

Fertilizer prices are significantly higher as 2021 comes to a close. DTN Fertilizer Reporter Russ Quinn says prices started to increase in December 2020. "Every week since, price have increased slightly. Right now, prices range from 63 to 220 percent…

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Fertilizer Prices May Bring More Sticker Shock in Spring 2022

Published December 22, 2021

Nearing the end of 2021, fertilizer prices remain significantly higher. DTN Fertilizer Analyst Russ Quinn says fertilizer is expected to be available in the spring, but the prices may still bring sticker shock. "We've seen fertilizer prices increase for a…

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