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US and Israel-Iran Conflict Cripples Shipping Industry Through Strait of Hormuz

The conflict has driven up insurance premiums and created a backlog that now threatens shortages and delivery delays. [Read and Comment on Full Blog]

Posted at 10:28AM Tue Mar 3, 2026 CST

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DTN Ag Policy Blog

Chris Clayton

DTN Ag Policy Editor

House Ag Committee Advances Farm Bill Package After Debates Over Solar, Pesticides, Prop 12

Thursday, March 5, 2026 6:55AM CST

The House Agriculture Committee early Thursday morning voted 34-17 to advance its farm bill package after debates over a broad range of issues on Tuesday and all day Wednesday. Sev... [Read Full Blog]

Farm Bill Markup Begins With SNAP, Tobacco and CRP

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:44AM CST

Health and Human Services Press for Strategies to Reduce Farmer Reliance on Chemicals

Monday, March 2, 2026 12:46PM CST

Minding Ag's Business

Katie Behlinger

Farm Business Editor

Grain Marketing Resolutions to Make It Through 'Weird' Years

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 7:05AM CST

Commodities brokers advise farmers to develop disciplined grain marketing plans based on production costs, stick to price targets, seek professional guidance and utilize futures an... [Read Full Blog]

My Sentimental and Economic Case for Prime Rib

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 10:35AM CST

Frustrating Markets Stress Importance of a Marketing Plan

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 12:48PM CST

	DTN Ag Weather Forum Bryce Anderson DTN Ag Meteorologist and DTN Analyst
Rains Help Coffee Prospects Percolate to Record Levels Thursday, March 5, 2026 10:22AM CST Generous moisture is a big feature this season for both arabica and robusta coffee production regions. Severe Storm Threat Ramping Up in Central US Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:05AM CST Rainfall Deficits May Be Too Large to Overcome in Busy Early March Pattern Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:22AM CST

DTN Ethanol Blog

Editorial Staff

Florida Biodiesel Company Owner Pleads Guilty to $7 Million RINs Fraud Scheme

Thursday, February 5, 2026 1:47PM CST

Christopher Burdett pleaded guilty to generating $7 million in fraudulent renewable fuel credits by vastly overstating biodiesel production, as part of Renewable Fuel Standard sche... [Read Full Blog]

Ag, Biofuels Groups Push E15 Rural Council for Quick Legislative Solution Before Feb. 15 Deadline

Friday, January 30, 2026 2:51PM CST

Biofuels Group Urges Trump to Release 45Z Tax Credit Rules Ahead of Iowa Visit

Monday, January 26, 2026 3:00PM CST

	DTN Production Blog Pam Smith Crops Technology Editor
New Guide Helps Target Nematode Threats Tuesday, March 3, 2026 12:11PM CST A new guide helps soybean farmers identify and manage four of the biggest nematode threats. Try a Soothing Milk-Based, Farm-Grown Valentine's Day Gift Friday, February 6, 2026 7:50AM CST Coloring Books Let Farm Kids Play on Snow Days Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:02PM CST

Machinery Chatter

Dan Miller

Progressive Farmer Senior Editor

Severe G4 Geomagnetic Storm Watch Issued, Auroras May be Seen as Far South as Alabama

Monday, January 19, 2026 1:10PM CST

A G4 geomagnetic storm may degrade satellite navigation for some hours and disrupt low-frequency radio navigation. But given this is January and not the middle of spring planting,... [Read Full Blog]

Tractor and Combine Sales Fall Sharply in October

Friday, November 14, 2025 8:44AM CST

Kubota Struggles With Tariffs While Adjusting Pricing, Financing

Thursday, October 9, 2025 6:32AM CST

Harrington's Sort & Cull

John Harrington

DTN Livestock Analyst

With an Unusual Counter-Seasonal Trend, Cattlemen Ask: Now What?

Monday, March 2, 2026 3:54PM CST

Between the conflicts in the Middle East to the unknown details regarding a potential strike at the JBS plant in Greeley, Colorado, the cattle complex is under some unforeseen pres... [Read Full Blog]

External Pressure Drove Cattle Complex Lower on Monday, Despite Strong Trade in Cash Market Last Week

Monday, February 23, 2026 2:58PM CST

Farmers Face Harsh Truths While Refusing to Abandon Their Way of Life

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 8:52AM CST