Top Ag News
Pacific Ocean Atmosphere Indicator Continues Building Toward El Nino
Australia SOI value shows 2026 compares favorably to recent analog strong El Nino years.
Cash Markets
Deep Freeze Overtakes Illinois River System, Impedes Barge Traffic
Extreme cold has significantly disrupted operations on the Illinois River.
Crops
Corteva Names Seed Spinoff Vylor, Targets Q4 2026 Separation
Corteva’s planned seed and genetics spinoff will carry the name Vylor Inc., the Indianapolis-based agriscience company announced on Monday.
Market News
Periodic Updates on the Futures Markets
For Members
July canola is up $17.60/mt with November canola up $17.80/mt, July soybean oil is up .56 cents/pound, August European rapeseed is up 5.50 euro per mt and August Malaysian palm oil is up .77%. July oats are down 7 1/4 cents/bushel. July crude oil is up $2.23 per barrel, July ULSD is up $.1564 per […]
Farm Business
Succession’s Secret Sauce
Strong friendships provide crucial emotional support, accountability and shared wisdom that can help senior generations navigate difficult leadership transitions.
Livestock
At This Point, It’s Not If But When New World Screwworm Appears in US
With cases of New World screwworm moving closer and closer to the U.S. border, it’s only a matter of time before the first confirmed case in this country is announced. At that point, cattlemen need to be the voice of reason to the media outlets and consumers that American beef remains a safe and well-trusted product.
Machinery News
Is It a ‘Go Devil’, ‘Go Dig’ or ‘Corn Sled’?
Cultivating corn is a bit of a lost art on the farm. No-till practices have made cultivation nearly obsolete on many row-crop farms. One cultivating implement decades ago was called a “go devil.” Some farmers might have referred to this as a “go dig,” and others might have called it a “corn sled.” What did you call it?
Ag Policy
Iowa Rep. Feenstra Loses Gubernatorial Primary Despite Backing by Trump
In a surprise on Tuesday night, Rep. Randy Feenstra lost the Iowa Republican gubernatorial primary to first-time candidate Zach Lahn, a businessman and farmer. Feenstra had the backing of President Donald Trump, but Feenstra also failed to engage his opponents, which drew criticism from primary voters.
Land
5/29/2026 | 12:26 PM CDT
Biofuel Policy’s Hidden Cost: Rising Farmland Prices Reshaped Rural Inequality
5/28/2026 | 11:20 AM CDT
Recent Farmland Sales in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and Wisconsin
5/21/2026 | 12:23 PM CDT
Recent Farmland Sales in Colorado, Illinois, Missouri and Oklahoma
What DTN is Watching
6/3/2026 | 5:33 AM CDT
Markets
On Wednesday, the EIA will release the weekly Petroleum Status report at 9:30 a.m. CDT, including last week’s ethanol production. There are no other major reports scheduled. Traders will as always watch U.S. weather as well as the situation in the Middle East as fighting has again escalated through this week.
Weather
A system that has been spinning around the Northern Plains and Canadian Prairies is finally starting to push eastward on Wednesday, but will continue scattered showers and thunderstorms in the region throughout the day. Showers extend down through the Plains as well, producing some much-needed rainfall in some very dry areas of the country.
Ag Interest Rate Snapshot
6/3/2026 | 7:37 AM CDT
| DTN Ag Interest Rate Snapshot | ||
| TODAY | – LAST YEAR | |
| as of: | 6/3/26 | 6/3/25 |
| BENCHMARKS | ||
| Prime Rate | 6.75 | 8.25 |
| 30-Day Libor | 5.19 | |
| 1-Year Libor | 5.91 | |
| 10-Yr. Treasury | 4.50 | 3.73 |
| CCC Loan Rate | 4.750 | 5.750 |
The Week Ahead
5/29/2026 | 5:35 AM CDT
Monday, June 1
Ag Reports: Export Inspections 10:00 a.m., Grain Crushings & Co-Products 2:00 p.m., Crop Progress 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 2
No Ag Reports Scheduled
Wednesday, June 3
Ag Reports: Broiler Hatchery 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 4
Ag Reports: Weekly Export Sales and Shipments 7:30 a.m., Dairy Products 2:00 p.m., Slaughter Weekly 2:00 p.m.
Friday, June 5
Ag Reports: CFTC Commitments of Traders 2:30 p.m.
***All times listed are Central***
This information compiled by Kim Ruberti, DTN associate editor. She can be reached at kim.ruberti@dtn.com
Weather
Strong Front Pushes Farther South, Snow Forming in Central High Plains Tuesday
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