By DTN Staff
Ongoing dryness in South America. A shortage of pesticides in the U.S. Fertilizer prices that actually declined. (Yes, you read that last part right.)
It was a week full of agriculture news that will affect the bottom line for farmers in the upcoming growing season.
But one story you may have missed could have long-term ramifications for agriculture as well as other industries.
An Illinois-based startup company says it has completed an on-road test of a diesel engine that can be powered by straight ethanol. What's more, the founders of the company, ClearFlame Engine Technologies, tell DTN's Todd Neeley that ethanol is better for the environment than electric vehicles.
This company has funding from a lot of sources, ranging from Bill Gates to the Department of Energy. Read Todd's report to find out when customers might be able to test the company's engine technology.
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Here are some of the other top DTN headlines from the past week.
PESTICIDE PRICE HIKES: Farmers are being hit by skyrocketing prices -- and shortages -- of key pesticides. Several farmers who spoke to our Emily Unglesbee reported increases between two- and five-fold. The reason for all this? Well, it's complicated.
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PARCHED BRAZIL: DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick says La Nina continues to have an adverse effect on crops in Argentina and southern Brazil. And that has fueled the recent run-up in corn and soybean prices. Read John's latest "South America Calling" column to hear how long the dry pattern in parts of South America is expected to last.
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FERTILIZERS COOLING OFF? The prices of four fertilizers dropped, according to DTN's latest national index. It's just one week. But, hey, farmers will take it.
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TRUCKER TRAINING: Looking to get a commercial driver's license? You may need to sign up for a government-approved training course before you take the CDL test. Read Chris Clayton's report to learn which farming operations are affected by the new regulation.
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EPA SUED OVER INSECTICIDE BAN: A group of agricultural trade groups is seeking to halt a ban on the use of the insecticide chlorpyrifos, which is used by farmers to control aphids, spider mites and plant bugs. Read about chlorpyrifos' checkered legal history in this report.
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Finally, it's Super Bowl weekend. The games this NFL postseason have been fantastic. Are we due for a dud? If the game does get out of hand, you could always break out your smartphone to see what some of your used farm equipment is worth. DTN's Dan Miller reports Tractor Zoom is rolling out a new price prediction tool it says will help buyers and sellers.
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But let's hope for another barn burner on Sunday. You can check the value of your equipment next week. ...
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