While a series of national workshops aim to take a broad look at agricultural competition, seeds will take center stage at the initial event this week in Ankeny, Iowa.
Ethanol prices have moved from a strong premium to RBOB futures to a sharp discount. Strong demand in gasoline markets and sluggish ethanol markets are changing the pricing dynamics between the two.
Prices for five of the eight major fertilizers were higher and three were lower during the first week of March, compared to a month earlier. However, price movements for all fertilizers continue to be relatively small.
"I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death."
Thursday will be a typical March day, with snow in the northern and central Plains, and rain in the Midwest through Southeast. » More DTN Weather Commentary
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