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DTN Weekly DDG Price Slightly Higher on Average

DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is higher versus two weeks ago. [Read and Comment on Full Blog]

Posted at 12:18PM Thu Jul 9, 2026 CDT

DTN Blogs & Forums

	DTN Ag Policy Blog Chris Clayton DTN Ag Policy Editor
Graham's Death, McConnell's Absence Complicate Senate Votes and USDA Funding Monday, July 13, 2026 7:27AM CDT Longtime South Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died Sunday USDA Lowers Drought Aid Trigger and Increases Depredation Coverage Thursday, July 9, 2026 1:43PM CDT USDA's Competitive CRP Enrollment Adds 1.5 Million New Acres Tuesday, July 7, 2026 3:26PM CDT

Minding Ag's Business

Katie Behlinger

Farm Business Editor

Purdue Barometer Shows Farmer Sentiment Pressured by High Input Prices

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 1:54PM CDT

According to the monthly Purdue-CME index, farmer sentiment regarding current conditions dropped by 5 points in June to 113 points, the lowest level since December 2024. Farmers' v... [Read Full Blog]

Purdue Barometer Shows Farmer Sentiment Pressured by High Input Prices

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 1:54PM CDT

Succession's Secret Sauce

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 12:15PM CDT

	DTN Ag Weather Forum Bryce Anderson DTN Ag Meteorologist and DTN Analyst
Record Heat Threatens Europe Corn Crop Monday, July 13, 2026 8:28AM CDT EU corn production may be the lowest in almost 20 years because of damage from extreme heat. Record Heat Threatens Europe Corn Crop Monday, July 13, 2026 8:28AM CDT Model Disagreement on Heat Wave for Next Week Wednesday, July 8, 2026 2:48PM CDT

DTN Ethanol Blog

Editorial Staff

Poll: 75% of Voters Back Year-Round E15 as Senate Returns From July 4th Recess

Monday, July 13, 2026 11:13AM CDT

A new poll conducted on behalf of the Renewable Fuels Association found wide support among registered voters polled for permanent, national E15 and legislation to make that happen.

Poll: 75% of Voters Back Year-Round E15 as Senate Returns From July 4th Recess

Monday, July 13, 2026 11:13AM CDT

USDA Final Rule Lets Farmers Profit From No-Till, Cover Crops Through Biofuel Tax Credit

Friday, June 26, 2026 12:44PM CDT

	DTN Production Blog Pam Smith Crops Technology Editor
Decisions Grow Complex After Hailstorm Tuesday, June 23, 2026 2:54PM CDT Weather events can toss out some harsh realities. Hail is among the worst, and some central Illinois farmers are sorting through what to do next. Decisions Grow Complex After Hailstorm Tuesday, June 23, 2026 2:54PM CDT Farmers Urged to Scout for Tar Spot as More Cases Detected Thursday, June 18, 2026 4:58PM CDT

Machinery Chatter

Dan Miller

Progressive Farmer Senior Editor

Diesel by the Numbers; Equipment Sales Down; Reports Say Cat Buys Monarch Tech

Monday, April 20, 2026 11:09AM CDT

In this equipment roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at high diesel costs hitting returns; March equipment sales down; reports that Cat buys Monarch technology; Fieldwork Roboti... [Read Full Blog]

Severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued, Auroras May be Seen as Far South as Alabama

Monday, January 19, 2026 1:10PM CDT

Tractor and Combine Sales Fall Sharply in October

Friday, November 14, 2025 8:44AM CDT

	Harrington's Sort & Cull John Harrington DTN Livestock Analyst
Cattle Complex Feels the Grind of Summer Monday, July 13, 2026 2:10PM CDT Without enough fundamental support in the marketplace right now, the cattle complex continues to drift lower. Caution Builds in Cattle Complex Monday, July 6, 2026 12:46PM CDT There's Goodness Out There Monday, June 29, 2026 8:50AM CDT

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