Drought Eases in Some Beef States
Recent rainfall across the Plains and Midwest is improving pasture conditions in some beef cow areas, while the Southeast remains notably dry. More rain is expected throughout the week.
DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
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.
Stalling E15 Expansion Risks Corn Acres
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.