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Lower Mississippi River Still in Flood Stage; Barge Movements Remain Slow

For most of 2019, inclement weather has disrupted barge traffic along the Mississippi, Ohio and Arkansas rivers. This has caused year-to-date grain barge tonnages through the locking portions of the rivers to fall below the three-year average and last year, according to USDA. [Read and Comment on Full Blog]

Posted at 10:39AM Mon May 20, 2019 CDT

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DTN Ag Policy Blog

Chris Clayton

DTN Ag Policy Editor

President's Immigration Plan Silent on Farm Labor

Friday, May 17, 2019 6:44AM CDT

President Donald Trump on Thursday revealed an immigration proposal that did not include any provisions to address the issue of farmworkers.

Ag Secretary Perdue: Trade Aid Could Reach $20 billion

Thursday, May 16, 2019 6:19AM CDT

Corn, Wheat Growers Try to Influence Next Trade Aid

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 6:35AM CDT

Minding Ag's Business

Katie Behlinger

Farm Business Editor

MFP Payments Buoy Farm Income, Complicate Planting Decisions

Monday, May 20, 2019 10:16AM CDT

In 2018, 37% of Kansas farmers' income came from Market Facilitation Program payments. As the trade conflict with China escalates, rather than resolves, farmers are left to wonder... [Read Full Blog]

No Man's Land for Your Farm

Friday, April 26, 2019 11:38AM CDT

Five Ways to Increase Employee Engagement

Monday, April 22, 2019 12:54PM CDT

	DTN Ag Weather Forum Bryce Anderson DTN Ag Meteorologist and DTN Analyst
Midwest and Plains to Stay Wet Friday, May 17, 2019 5:09PM CDT Continued heavy rain and flooding are widely forecast for much of the Midwest and Plains through the end of May. Dry Spring in Prairies Thursday, May 16, 2019 1:41PM CDT Great Leap Forward in Planting Not Likely Tuesday, May 14, 2019 4:24PM CDT

DTN Ethanol Blog

Editorial Staff

Court Rejects Biofuels Group Request for Injunction on Small Refinery Waivers

Friday, May 17, 2019 2:38PM CDT

A federal court in Washington, D.C., rejected a biofuels interest group's request for an injunction on small refinery waivers.

Two Midwest Ethanol Plants Approved for California Cellulosic Market

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 12:41PM CDT

Lawmakers Demand EPA Stop Granting RFS Waivers to Small Refineries

Tuesday, May 7, 2019 5:54PM CDT

	DTN Production Blog Pam Smith Crops Technology Editor
A Lot of Ifs Friday, May 17, 2019 5:03PM CDT Lots of questions remain about this crop season. Lessons From a Crop Tour: People and Experiences Matter. Social Media Does Not. Thursday, May 9, 2019 9:41AM CDT Dicamba Deadline Questions Tuesday, May 7, 2019 2:25PM CDT

	Machinery Chatter Dan Miller Progressive Farmer Senior Editor
Be Safe When Working With Anhydrous Ammonia Friday, May 17, 2019 4:39PM CDT Anhydrous ammonia is hazardous and must be dealt with carefully. Here are some ways to make it safer to work with the chemical on your farm. Sabanto Autonomously Plants Soybeans in Iowa, North America Thursday, May 9, 2019 3:58PM CDT Modern Equipment Wows Old-School Farmer Thursday, May 2, 2019 4:09PM CDT

	Harrington's Sort & Cull John Harrington DTN Livestock Analyst
Cattle Charm Wasted? Tuesday, April 16, 2019 11:17AM CDT John Harrington gives his thoughts on what could have become of former Vice President Joe Biden had he gone a different route as a young lad. Updating the Beef-Chicken Foot Race Friday, March 15, 2019 6:01PM CDT Who Should Ag Honor on Presidents Day? Wednesday, February 20, 2019 5:17PM CDT