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US Corn and Soybean Yields Unlikely to Climb Heading Into Harvest
09/01/2026 | 9:40 am CDT

September Crop and Weather Outlook

US Corn and Soybean Yields Unlikely to Climb Heading Into Harvest

U.S. corn and soybean yields are unlikely to climb above early August forecasts as another month of uneven weather impacts crops across the Corn Belt.

“US Corn and Soybean Yields Unlikely to Climb Heading Into Harvest”
Agronomists Urge Farmers to Scout Corn Fields for Infected Plants
08/31/2026 | 3:24 pm CDT

Scout Now for Crown Rot in Corn Fields

Agronomists Urge Farmers to Scout Corn Fields for Infected Plants

Crown rot is showing up in Midwest corn fields. Agronomists recommend farmers scout for the disease now to prioritize infected fields for early harvest.

“Agronomists Urge Farmers to Scout Corn Fields for Infected Plants”
Farmers Talk Tending Fall Crops and Landlords
08/30/2026 | 4:58 am CDT

View From the Cab

Farmers Talk Tending Fall Crops and Landlords

With a crop quickly heading toward the finish line, DTN's View From the Cab farmers are preparing to bring in the crop. This week they also talk about cash rents and tending those relationships.

“Farmers Talk Tending Fall Crops and Landlords”
Cover Crop Cost-Share Dollars Available to Farmers in 6 States
08/26/2026 | 11:02 am CDT

Production Blog

Cover Crop Cost-Share Dollars Available to Farmers in 6 States

Practical Farmers of Iowa's (PFI) 2026 cover crop cost-share program is enrolling acres on a first-come, first-served basis in six Midwest states.

“Cover Crop Cost-Share Dollars Available to Farmers in 6 States”
UAN28 Leads Fertilizer Price Declines for Fifth Consecutive Week
08/26/2026 | 4:53 am CDT

DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends

UAN28 Leads Fertilizer Price Declines for Fifth Consecutive Week

For the fifth consecutive week, prices for five of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month, with the remaining three nutrients being slightly higher. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. UAN28 is the only nutrient with a significant price move compared to a month earlier.

“UAN28 Leads Fertilizer Price Declines for Fifth Consecutive Week”
Farmers Talk Crops, Inputs and Schooltime
08/23/2026 | 8:43 am CDT

View From the Cab

Farmers Talk Crops, Inputs and Schooltime

Crops and all the processes to manage them continue to cook along for DTN's View From the Cab farmers reporting from Maryland and Minnesota.

“Farmers Talk Crops, Inputs and Schooltime”
Precision Agriculture and Fertilizer Cuts Help Farmers Manage Margins
08/19/2026 | 12:27 pm CDT

Maryland Farmers Adapt to Input Costs

Precision Agriculture and Fertilizer Cuts Help Farmers Manage Margins

Diversification, precision agriculture and long-term nutrient management give Maryland farmers additional tools to navigate tight margins.

“Precision Agriculture and Fertilizer Cuts Help Farmers Manage Margins”
5 Fertilizer Prices Slightly Lower Than Last Month; 3 Higher
08/19/2026 | 11:05 am CDT

DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends

5 Fertilizer Prices Slightly Lower Than Last Month; 3 Higher

For the fourth consecutive week, five of the eight major fertilizers are lower in price compared to last month with the remaining three nutrients slightly higher. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

“5 Fertilizer Prices Slightly Lower Than Last Month; 3 Higher”
Farmers Work to Beat Seasonal Stress
08/15/2026 | 11:11 pm CDT

View From the Cab

Farmers Work to Beat Seasonal Stress

Rolling into mid-August brings thoughts of harvest for DTN View From the Cab farmers providing observations on the 2026 season.

“Farmers Work to Beat Seasonal Stress”

Weather

DTN Markets Commentary

DTN Grain Comments
DTN Grain Comments
Updated 5 hours ago
Soybeans Soar on Drop in Crop Ratings, EPA Ruling
DTN Closing Grain Comments
Soybeans led the way higher on Tuesday, with November futures racing past the $13 mark en route to a sixth straight higher close. Soybean oil market anxiety was eased on Monday afternoon after the EPA announced that despite 1.76 billion RINs being exempted from 2025 mandated volumes, the added exemptions will be offset with higher blending requirements for 2026 and 2027. Corn and wheat futures traded higher as well Tuesday, with the latter unconvinced of the latest reports of Turkey’s efforts to achieve a grain export deal in the Black Sea. Meanwhile, crude oil futures jumped to their highest price in six weeks Tuesday after two tankers were reportedly struck by missiles while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz Monday night. Inflationary concerns have taken hold of outside markets this week, with treasury yields moving sharply higher.
Updated 8 hours ago
Corn, Soybeans, and Wheat See Midday Gains
DTN Midday Grain Comments
Updated 11 hours ago
Soybeans Rise on Fall in Ratings; Hot and Dry Weather Ahead; EPA Ruling
DTN Before The Bell Grains
Updated 13 hours ago
September Row-Crop Markets Start with “Beans in the Teens”
DTN Early Word Grains

Closing Market Comment

Closing Market Comment

8/31/2026 | 2:55 PM CDT (7:39 Mins)

Crops Remain Well Supported Through Profit Taking Dips

What DTN is Watching

9/1/2026 | 5:35 AM CDT

Markets

To begin September, USDA will release their monthly Grain and Oilseed Crush reports (with data from July) after the close at 2 p.m. CDT. There are no other major reports scheduled to begin the month, and traders will likely continue to focus on upcoming U.S. production combined with the ongoing geopolitical concerns around the globe.

Weather

A front has essentially stalled out from Nebraska to Michigan and then into the Mid-Atlantic for Tuesday. Areas of showers and thunderstorms will develop near the front and some of those could be severe. Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Edouard will move into east Texas with a limited area of heavy rain Tuesday afternoon. This storm is another example of a very brief close-in tropical storm this season.

Crops Futures Market

National Crop Indices