Field Posts

So far, 2021 has been one of the best years for grain prices in the last decades. Farmers have taken notice and worked hard to capitalize on the opportunity, despite severe weather and trade risks that have arisen in the meantime. But is there more that producers can do to make sure they're positioned well, not just for today’s opportunity, but for tomorrow’s too? Today, DTN Farm Business Editor Katie Dehlinger joins us to talk about how farmers and experts are planning to keep the good times rolling with thoughtful decision-making around rents, land purchases, technology and equipment. We’ll also dig into evaluating inputs and return-on-investment in an up year, as well as how those considerations fit into marketing planning
 

Choosing a piece of farm equipment, especially a tractor, is a big decision, and objective information about farmer experiences can be hard to come by. DTN is changing that with Reader Insights, and Dan Miller joins us to dig into the data on how farmers rate their satisfaction with thousands of piece of big iron. 

A little over five years ago, Dr. Ranveer Chandra started the Farm Beat program at Microsoft. It was started to help solve the world’s upcoming food problem by finding ways to grow more, healthier food without harming the planet. Dr. Chandra spoke at the DTN’s 2020 Ag Summit about how data will be the key to doing just that. Today, we’ll hear his talk about how farmers should be preparing for an even more demanding, unpredictable, and data driven world. Plus, questions from farmers about what’s next and how to get started.

It’s just weeks away from the end of another year for the cattle market, and the most recent news for and from the markets has been discouraging. But for DTN Livestock Analyst ShayLe Stewart, the next steps for savvy cattlemen are clear– don’t panic, and keep the fundamentals in mind.
Today, we’ll talk through the latest data with ShayLe, checking in on feed markets, drought impacts, and slaughter pace to understand whether recent sputtering activity is the beginning of a trend or just a hiccup.
We’ll get into demand indicators as inflation rises, discuss the regionality of today’s markets, and dig in to the data that’s making ShayLe see great things coming for cattle in 2023 and beyond.
We’ll also hear insights on recent grading numbers, heat, and end-of-year emotions.

Farmers are chomping at the bit to get into the field as planting season approaches, and as cool and wet weather lingers, staying in touch with the latest agronomics becomes increasingly important. Whether it’s news on the latest wheat crop, updates from this year’s Commodity Classic, or the current breaking stories around seed saving and improper chemical applications, DTN’s Crops Editor Jason Jenkins has all the details you need to know to stay up to date.

Today, Jason offers highlights from the National Wheat Contest, including insight from top producers on how they achieve top yields in dryland and irrigate, winter and spring wheat plantings. Then, he dives into the latest agronomy news from the wider industry, from seed trait announcements like Bayer’s ThryvOn cotton, to the emerging story about lawsuit brought against Missouri farmers alleging that they’ve saved and replanted high-tech seeds– in violation of their contract.
Plus, we’ll discuss wheat quality concerns and EPA moves around labeling crop protection products.
Learn more about the National Wheat Foundation Yield Competition here.