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5 Dec 2017
By John HarringtonDTN Livestock Analyst Say it ain't so, Matt. Charlie, tell me it's all a lie. And Judge Moore, I really need something more than your complete denial. Just when we thought 2017 (i.e., the battleground of weird politics, extreme weather events, and crazy markets) couldn't get even more bizarre, the emergency bilge pumps of culture ...
5 Dec 2017
By Karl Stenerson Market Reporter - Fertecon Informa Agribusiness Intelligence Here is a breakdown of wholesale prices and trends by the various fertilizers: AMMONIA International The ammonia market has pushed upwards again as tight supply continues to force buyers who are short to increase their price ideas. Algeria has yet to see a resumption of ...
4 Dec 2017
By Lin TanDTN China Correspondent BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (DTN) -- Argentina soybean planting progress is a little delayed due to dry weather conditions. However, the dry weather has been beneficial for wheat and barley harvesting. "We had some rains over the weekend, but not for all soybean areas," said Ignacio Greco, broker and agronomist at Mer...
4 Dec 2017
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor NEVADA, Iowa (DTN) -- With a largely friendly crowd of central Iowa farmers and agribusiness types, EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt on Friday highlighted his agency's recent work on biofuels and Clean Water Act regulations while pointing to general overall American optimism under Donald Trump's presidency. "I rea...
4 Dec 2017
By Chris ClaytonDTN Ag Policy Editor OMAHA (DTN) -- The vaunted Senate tax-cutting bill appeared to be sailing through on Thursday until a small number of GOP senators raised concerns over $1 trillion in added debt over the next decade. The Senate will come back on Friday with a new plan that will scale back the costs of the bill over the next dec...