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Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
Two Weather Systems Spreading Rain and Snow Through US
We are about to go through another weather pattern change as the run of extreme and widespread warmth will take a backseat.
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Source: Purdue/CME Group
Farmer Sentiment Drifts Lower As Trade Uncertainty Hangs Over Agriculture
Farmer sentiment weakened slightly in December as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index dropped just 3 points in December to a reading of 136.
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Source: Renewable Fuels Association
Ag, Biofuel Groups Continue Call for Year-Round Sales of Lower-Cost E15
In a letter sent today to congressional leadership, a coalition of more than 70 biofuel and agricultural organizations called for the immediate passage of legislation to allow year-round nationwide sales of the American-made E15 fuel blend, containing 15 percent ethanol.

Source: Brownfield
2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans urge ‘eat real food’ approach
The USDA and the Department of Health and Human Services have rolled out the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Source: Brownfield
Market expert predicts calmer fertilizer prices in 2026
A market specialist anticipates a less volatile year for fertilizer prices in 2026.

Source: AFBF
Specialty Crops Need Economic Aid
For specialty crop farmers, 2025 has offered little relief from mounting financial pressures. Markets that once delivered stable margins are now marked by volatility, while production expenses continue to rise faster than prices.

Source: DTN/Progressive Farmer
La Nina Brings a Dry Start to 2026 in Southern Plains Wheat Areas
One of the defining characteristics of a La Nina cool-water phase in the Pacific Ocean is its influence on dry conditions in the winter wheat areas of the U.S. Southern Plains. And as January 2026 gets underway, most hard red winter wheat areas are starting the new year on a very dry note after a parched month of December 2025.
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Source: farmdoc daily
The People Behind the Machines: Precision Agriculture and Farm Service Technician Demand
To assess the potential skilled labor shortage related to new technologies in production agriculture, this article examines precision agriculture adoption across US states and how the use of these technologies correlates with employment and wages for farm service technicians.

Source: Brownfield
Venezuela developments could reshape global nitrogen fertilizer markets long term, analyst says
The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X Group says recent events in Venezuela could have a long-term impact on the nitrogen market.

















