USDA Cattle on Feed Report Preview
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 11:25AM CDT
Keep an eye on the placement and on-feed data in Thursday's Cattle on Feed report.
Stalling E15 Expansion Risks Corn Acres
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 7:45AM CDT
A new S&P Global report commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action finds limited growth in biofuel demand could put U.S. farmland under pressure. It warns that without higher ethanol blends and expanded fuel markets, millions of acres could shift out of production by 2050.
DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 4:53AM CDT
Average retail fertilizer prices are mostly lower for the first time since the first week of February 2026. Five fertilizers are lower in price while prices for the remaining three fertilizers were slightly higher compared to last month. Only two fertilizers had a significant move, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
Wildlife Concerns Grow for Possible NWS Spread
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 7:40AM CDT
USDA officials are increasingly worried wild animals could spread New World screwworm to livestock, as confirmed cases grew to 12 across Texas and New Mexico, prompting aggressive federal response efforts.