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15 Nov 2016
By Todd HultmanDTN Analyst Palm oil is not one of the usual topics I cover when talking about grains, but a week ago Tuesday was one of those days when it could not be ignored. The January contract of Malaysian palm oil futures had jumped up 2% overnight to a new contract high, and the soy complex took note. December soybean oil finished the day up...
14 Nov 2016
By Victoria G. MyersProgressive Farmer Senior Editor It's not uncommon to talk to Alabama cattlemen this year who have been feeding hay since September. Widespread fall armyworm infestations, followed by historic drought conditions, decimated normally lush forages in this part of the country. Pastures are nothing but brown, and brittle. Many prod...
14 Nov 2016
By Jerry HagstromDTN Political Correspondent WASHINGTON (DTN) -- The agriculture community has expressed some puzzlement that President-elect Donald Trump has put Washington lobbyist Michael Torrey in charge of the transition at the Agriculture Department, because Torrey was not among the people listed by the campaign on Trump's agricultural advis...
14 Nov 2016
By Marcia Zarley TaylorDTN Executive Editor INDIANAPOLIS (DTN) -- If you want a sneak peek at the conversations that will be taking place in lenders' offices this winter, study actual farm business records from year-end 2015, ag economists are warning. All signs indicate a number of Grain Belt operators have depleted their liquid reserves and will...
11 Nov 2016
By Emily UnglesbeeDTN Staff Reporter ROCKVILLE, Md. (DTN) -- This bi-monthly column condenses the latest news in the field of crop technology, research and products. BT SAFETY STUDIES PUBLISHED Bt traits got international attention this past month, after Mexican scientists released a mega-analysis of Bt-corn hybrids and Philippine scientists teame...