USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Monday, April 13, 2026 3:51PM CDT
Corn was 5% planted as of Sunday, April 12, and winter wheat was rated 34% good to excellent, according to USDA NASS's weekly Crop Progress report released on Monday.
Vaden Challenges Mosaic Idling Plants
Monday, April 13, 2026 3:21PM CDT
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden spoke Monday to agricultural journalists on fertilizer markets and USDA's reorganization plans. Vaden raised broader concerns about market concentration, noting a small number of companies dominate key fertilizer segments.
Cash Market Moves
Monday, April 13, 2026 9:22AM CDT
The first ocean going ship recently arrived in Duluth, Minnesota, after completing a full transit of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System.
View From the Cab
Sunday, April 12, 2026 5:04AM CDT
Meet the farmers from Maryland and Minnesota who will be reporting this season as part of DTN's feature called "View From the Cab."