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31 May 2017
By Jerry HagstromDTN Political Correspondent WASHINGTON (DTN) -- Sales of organic foods continued to grow dramatically in 2016, particularly in meat and protein, but the industry still faces the challenge of convincing farmers to grow organic corn and soybeans that can be turned into feed, leaders of the Organic Trade Association said last week du...
31 May 2017
By Todd HultmanDTN Analyst So far in 2017, December corn has kept a low profile, trading in a narrow range between $3.78 1/4 and $4.04. But the seasonal clock is ticking, and we are entering the time of year when prices typically turn more volatile and are apt to take a direction. You may recall, that last summer, I wrote about Richard Donchian's...
30 May 2017
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor OMAHA (DTN) -- Two congressional committee chairmen want to know why the U.S. Department of Justice is still pursuing a Clean Water Act case against a California farmer who potentially faces millions in fines and penalties from the U.S. Corps of Engineers. John Duarte, who runs a farm and nursery in Hughson, C...
30 May 2017
By Mary KennedyDTN Basis Analyst Substantial rains last week in the central Plains and central Midwest have caused rivers throughout the central U.S. to the Gulf of Mexico to swell, resulting in more barge traffic delays, according to Tom Russell, Russell Marine Group. "The Illinois River is at or near flood stage and traffic is moving slowly, and...
30 May 2017
By Emily UnglesbeeDTN Staff Reporter ROCKVILLE, Md. (DTN) -- How bad has this spring been for corn planting? Bad enough that some seed companies are now getting calls requesting a second round of replant corn, and the planting season is far from over. "As far as I know, this will be an historic replant year, particularly for corn," said Ryan Par...