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Learn about and discuss the cutting edge of the ag industry and explore new perspectives on farming’s old adages. Field Posts is a weekly podcast by DTN/The Progressive Farmer that dives deeper into the most important trends in technology, policy, management, and business to explore the ag industry’s cutting edge.

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E100: | May WASDE and an Uncertain 2022

May 14, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

The May WASDE dropped Thursday, May 12th, with USDA offering a first look at what might be ahead in the new crop season that’s just starting to unfold.  DTN’s Todd Hultman joins us to unpack the department's updates to production estimates for corn and stocks predictions for wheat, and we'll also take a closer look at what all this might mean for a shifting demand landscape.  The global weather picture, from the rain delaying planting, to drought in the plains and in South America will be ...

E99: Soybeans are Crushing It, Literally

May 06, 2022 23:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

From state-level adoption of low carbon fuel standards to companies like FedEx and Amazon making emission-reduction commitments to global conflicts putting petroleum-based fuel supplies in doubt, just about everything seems to be trending in favor of biodiesel at the moment.  And soybean crush rates reflect that enthusiasm, with crush levels at historic highs and promising to go even higher as many new plants come online in the coming months. To discuss what all of this means for producers,...

E98: Light at the End of the Chute for Cattle Markets

April 21, 2022 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

It’s been a long winter for cattle producers in the Western United States, as a historic drought has continued and hard choices have had to be made about herd size. Though some precipitation has come, the overall conditions remain dry, and as supply dwindles, producers see signs that later in the year, prices will likely climb… if they have cattle left to sell.  Today we’ll catch up with DTN Livestock Analyst Shayle Stewart, to learn more about the latest news and put all of these issues in...

E97: Planting Intentions Meet the April WASDE

April 11, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

The April WASDE dropped Friday, April 8th, with USDA wrapping up its look at the 2021 crop as it turns its attention to the 2022 season with the March 31st Prospective Planting report. DTN’s Todd Hultman joins us to unpack the latest stock estimates for the major grains, including some surprising adjustments on soybeans due to changes in China, and the increasing role India might play in global wheat.  We’ll discuss the drought in Brazil and its long term implications, hear an update on th...

E96: Ag Weather Forecast: 2022

April 08, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

As Plant22 gets underway across the country– farmers are battling high winds, wet soils, cold temperatures and drought. As we look ahead to what looks to be a hot dry year, not only in the US but also in other key growing regions, weather promises to play a major role in operations and in informing the market in the year to come.   DTN’s Team Lead for Ag Weather John Baranick joins us today to provide an overview of what we might expect to see in the year ahead, from the lingering winter we...

E95: State of US Agriculture: 2023

April 04, 2022 14:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

High commodity prices have been the name of the game for months now, and though 2022 promises to be a profitable year for producers, the dramatic rise in the price of inputs is already complicating the picture, and effecting farmer confidence, and thus decision-making, as they report prospective planting and as they look beyond this season. Today, DTN Farm Business Editor Katie Dehlinger joins us to unpack this complicated story, discussing everything from the pressures weighing on fertiliz...

E94: Celebrating National Ag Day

March 25, 2022 15:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

The day after Spring begins, the American farm sector has, for years, been celebrating National Ag Day. To commemorate the official announcement every March by the secretary of Agriculture, ag industry leaders flock to DC to talk with lawmakers and whip up support for the sector ahead of another season.  But the global pandemic put the in-person version of these festivities on hold for many years, and a plan originally scheduled to take place in 2019 was put off. This year, it has come to f...

E93: Wheat Yield Winners and Commodity Classic Tech

March 18, 2022 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

The results of the National Wheat Yield contest are in, and the winners represent those producers who were able to roll with the punches during one of the toughest years in living memory. There were definitely surprises; from winners in unusual wheat geographies to unexpectedly good protein levels, but the common thread around intensive management was clear.  DTN staff reporter Emily Unglesbee joins us today to discuss more of the details around these top farmers, and to dig in on condition...

E92: March WASDE Keeps Eyes on Ukraine

March 11, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

The March WASDE dropped Wednesday, March 9th, with USDA offering updated figures on Ukraine wheat and corn supplies, given the state of the ongoing conflict in the region.  DTN’s Todd Hultman joins us to unpack the latest news out of Eastern Europe and South America, and to discuss how roiled markets are thinking about basis, among other indicators, as prices for all the major grains reach highs not seen in years.  We’ll discuss the energy crunch and what that could mean for ethanol and bi...

E91: The Russia-Ukraine War and the State of Grains

March 02, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

We welcome DTN’s Todd Hultman’s on a special edition of Field Posts this week to discuss what we know, and the many things we don’t as the Russia-Ukraine War continues to escalate.  As fighting continues and civilians and civilian infrastructure seem to be increasingly targeted for attacks, ag market watchers the world over wait and watch for news not only on the fate of the Ukrainian people, but also on the vast collateral damage the conflict is likely to wreak on a growing region of globa...

E90:Tech Talk Part II: Farm Drones

February 24, 2022 23:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Drones and other autonomous aircraft have been a niche technology with a big following for years in American agriculture– but they’ve been plagued by the problem that too often, they’re too advanced or expensive a tool for what actually needs doing. That’s starting to change rapidly according to Senior Editor for The Progressive Farmer Joel Reichenberger, who’s reporting this month on how farmers are using drone technology to do valuable work on their farms, and logging a meaningful return ...

E89: Autonomous is in the Field

February 18, 2022 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

As farmers look to a future determined more and more by changing climates and limited resources, technology– and the companies that create it– promises to help progressive producers to stay ahead of the curve.  This week, in the first part of our two part technology deep dive, we’ll hear from Progressive Farmer Crops Editor Matt Wilde. He’ll give us the download on autonomous equipment that is, after years of hype, making its way into fields in a big way this season.  We’ll hear about how ...

E88: South America in Focus for February WASDE

February 10, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

The February WASDE dropped Wednesday, February 9th, with USDA bringing the attention back to the drought in South America, even if their estimate struck traders as shy of the mark.  DTN’s Todd Hultman joins us today to unpack the rest of a relatively quiet report and to discuss how possible conflict in Eastern Europe, among other factors, might be playing into market moves.  We’ll discuss the details of growing ethanol and crush demand, dig into supply chain issues at the US-Canadian borde...

E87: 2022 Ag Policy to Watch

February 09, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Though the intensity of discussions and debate within the cattle industry have waned slightly due to more favorable prices; pending lawsuits and proposed regulations have kept disputes over price fixing and market distortions top of mind for many producers and lawmakers alike. As organizations like the American Farm Bureau meet for their annual meetings, some surprising dissent surfaced. DTN Ag Policy editor Chris Clayton was there to track this story, and in the meantime has been following...

E86: Changes Come for Pesticide Use

January 28, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Dicamba has been at the center of pesticide controversy for years, and though EPA says they don’t expect to be able to make changes before the 2022 season, a recent EPA analysis might have changed the stakes in a pending lawsuit that could cause some mid-season disruptions. On top of that, EPA also announced in January a new strategy for complying with the Endangered Species Act, which is already riling the ag and environmental communities over county-level restrictions of some pesticides.  ...

E85: Deere Goes Autonomous in 2022

January 21, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Big things are happening in the world of farm equipment, whether we’re looking back at the recently released 2021 sales figures, or looking ahead to some big announcements arriving about electric and autonomous machines.  Today, we’re talking with Progressive Farmer Senior Editor Dan Miller, who is fresh off the 2022 consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, where John Deere made waves with the unveiling of their autonomous tractor. He’ll talk about what he saw, and what he’s hearing from far...

E84: A Quiet New Year with January WASDE

January 14, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

The January WASDE dropped Wednesday, January 12th, putting the focus back on the global crop after affirming that the 2021 harvest in the US turned out mostly as expected. DTN’s Todd Hultman joins us today to unpack the latest on global stocks, and to discuss how he’s monitoring news about inflation, high fertilizer prices, supply chains, and COVID-19 as we move into the first quarter of the new year. We’ll discuss domestic and international demand shifts, the possible regional pressures on ...

E83: Meet America's Best Young Farmers and Ranchers

December 22, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

DTN Progressive Farmer’s 2022 Class of best farmers and ranchers was announced in Chicago at the DTN Ag Summit in December, and attendees got to learn all about the young leaders who are moving American agriculture forward.   This week, you’ll get to meet them too.   We’re closing out the year with a celebration of the enthusiastic thoughtfulness of these young families, who are running revolutionary grain, beef, and dairy operations all over the country.   You’ll learn who they are, what...

E82: Managing Through a Hot Ag Labor Market

December 21, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

A record number of Americans have left their jobs over the last 18 months, and the high demand for workers as the economy transitions out of a pandemic have sent wages soaring. For farmers, this has meant having to get creative and savvy about finding, recruiting, and retaining top performers in order to keep their businesses operating. This week, we’re joined by Lori Culler, DTN farm business advisor and the founder of AgHires, an online job board and recruiting firm dedicated to the agri...

E81: Unwrapping the December WASDE

December 14, 2021 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

The December WASDE dropped Thursday, December 9th, confirming many expectations about minimal changes to the US crop for corn and soybeans while introducing a bit of the unexpected for wheat.   DTN’s Todd Hultman joins us today to unpack just a few updated update figures, and to discuss what other factors he’ll be following most closely as markets switch their focus to other regions during the US’s quiet season.  We’ll discuss driving demand and soybean crush, the unusual price bump in cot...

E80: Ag Confidence Slips on High Input Costs

December 07, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

DTN has been tracking farmer sentiments about the present and future of ag markets since 2010 through a tri-annual survey, which becomes the Ag Confidence Index.     The latest numbers have arrived, and the verdict is clear. Though things are looking good in many parts of the country today, the future looks much more uncertain.     This week, we’re joined by DTN Editor-in-Chief Greg Horstmeier, who will take us beat by beat through the latest Agriculture Confidence Index numbers, and break d...

E79: Fertilizer Prices Hit Record Highs

November 24, 2021 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

Fertilizer prices have been on a long climb over the course of 2021, and in the last few weeks have reached some truly jaw dropping heights as retailers struggle to even place orders for the chemical that farmers plan to use for the year ahead.  This week, we’re joined by DTN editor and reporter Russ Quinn to dig into what’s driving  these price spikes, from a myriad of supply chain disruptions to higher commodity prices, to global inflation.  We’ll also discuss how farmers and experts are...

E78: Can't Put a Price on Farmland

November 19, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

Just a few weeks ago, a record-setting price of $26,000 per acre was paid for a stretch of Iowa farmland, representing the latest in what seems like an unstoppable upward trend in sales. There doesn’t seem to be any ceiling for this market, and  today, DTN’s Victoria Myers joins us to discuss her recent story about America’s new Land Rush. She’ll walk us through the current trends in the market, who’s driving it, and how individuals and organizations within ag and without are responding.  T...

E77: The WASDE of Confusion

November 11, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

The November WASDE dropped Tuesday, November 9th, creating some short term confusion as traders moved on lower soybean ending stock numbers before measuring their response in light of weak export figures.   DTN’s Todd Hultman joins us today to unpack the updated figures in a report, which is likely to be the last major adjustment to the 2021 yield numbers before the January WASDE.  We’ll discuss the China trade watch, domestic demand for corn and soybeans, weather outlooks, and how changes...

E76: Farm Machinery vs. Supply Chains

November 05, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

The farm equipment market is as tight as ever, with new and used equipment in extremely high demand after a year of good commodity prices and supply chain disruptions that have left manufacturers scrambling for commodity inputs to make everything from tires to computer chips. Today, we’ll talk with Progressive Farmer Senior Editor Dan Miller about the latest in what to expect in the months ahead in the equipment market, and how to prepare for a year when it might not be possible to get need...

E75: Ag Summit in Focus

October 29, 2021 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

The weather is turning colder, and the minds of farmers are turning towards the year ahead, as strategy planning gets well underway. DTN’s Ag Summit is helping to put farmers into that strategic mindset, with sessions on markets, weather, global trade, changing tax regimes and the effects of Coronavirus. DTN’s Katie Dehlinger stops by today with updates on what to expect from the event this year in Chicago, from a master class on ag markets all the way to a dueling pianos bash to celebrate...

Ag Summit in Focus

October 29, 2021 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

The weather is turning colder, and the minds of farmers are turning towards the year ahead, as strategy planning gets well underway. DTN’s Ag Summit is helping to put farmers into that strategic mindset, with sessions on markets, weather, global trade, changing tax regimes and the effects of Coronavirus. DTN’s Katie Dehlinger stops by today with updates on what to expect from the event this year in Chicago, from a master class on ag markets all the way to a dueling pianos bash to celebrate...

Ep 75: Ag Summit in Focus

October 29, 2021 21:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

The weather is turning colder, and the minds of farmers are turning towards the year ahead, as strategy planning gets well underway. DTN’s Ag Summit is helping to put farmers into that strategic mindset, with sessions on markets, weather, global trade, changing tax regimes and the effects of Coronavirus. DTN’s Katie Dehlinger stops by today with updates on what to expect from the event this year in Chicago, from a master class on ag markets all the way to a dueling pianos bash to celebrate...

E74: Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats in Ag

October 20, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Earlier this year, meat giant JBS was forced to pay millions in ransom when a cybersecurity breach left data critical to their operation vulnerable to online criminals. Since then, other organizations, from cooperatives to pipelines, have also been attacked, and with more and more of agriculture’s critical information being stored online, anxiety is growing.  Today, DTN’s Victoria Myers joins us to discuss her ongoing series on Cybersecurity in the ag sector, walking us through the hacks we...

Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats in Ag

October 20, 2021 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

Earlier this year, meat giant JBS was forced to pay millions in ransom when a cybersecurity breach left data critical to their operation vulnerable to online criminals. Since then, other organizations, from cooperatives to pipelines, have also been attacked, and with more and more of agriculture’s critical information being stored online, anxiety is growing.  Today, DTN’s Victoria Myers joins us to discuss her ongoing series on Cybersecurity in the ag sector, walking us through the hacks we...

Waking the Bears with October WASDE

October 15, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

The October WASDE dropped Tuesday, October 12th. This report was expected to be a market mover, as USDA was expected to make some significant adjustments in the aftermath of the September 30th Grain Stocks report, and this months’ report was their first opportunity to correct the record.   DTN Todd Hultman joins us today to unpack the updated figures in a report that turned out to be one of the more bearish we’ve seen in 2021.   We’ll talk more about the changes to stocks and demand estima...

E73: Waking the Bears with October WASDE

October 15, 2021 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

The October WASDE dropped Tuesday, October 12th. This report was expected to be a market mover, as USDA was expected to make some significant adjustments in the aftermath of the September 30th Grain Stocks report, and this months’ report was their first opportunity to correct the record.   DTN Todd Hultman joins us today to unpack the updated figures in a report that turned out to be one of the more bearish we’ve seen in 2021.   We’ll talk more about the changes to stocks and demand estima...

E72: Soybean Surprises in Quarterly Stocks Report

October 06, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

The September 30th Quarterly Stocks report wasn’t expected to cause much of a stir, but bigger than expected updates to soybean totals surprised markets and analysts alike. DTN’s Todd Hultman joins us today to unpack USDA’s updates and discuss how these updated figures fit into the overall picture as the 2021 season inches closer to the close. We’ll talk more about what new stock levels mean for adjacent markets like ethanol and crush, how exports might come into play, and what might be on t...

Soybean Surprises in Quarterly Stocks Report

October 06, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

The September 30th Quarterly Stocks report wasn’t expected to cause much of a stir, but bigger than expected updates to soybean totals surprised markets and analysts alike. DTN’s Todd Hultman joins us today to unpack USDA’s updates and discuss how these updated figures fit into the overall picture as the 2021 season inches closer to the close. We’ll talk more about what new stock levels mean for adjacent markets like ethanol and crush, how exports might come into play, and what might be on t...

E71: Looking Ahead on Hay Markets

October 01, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Whether farmers and ranchers are dealing with severe drought in the Northern Plains and Western states or too much wetness in the Eastern Corn Belt, weather is wearing on the hay market and leading to a challenging price situation.  This week, we’re joined by DTN editor and reporter Russ Quinn to dig into the regional variations in the hay market, where prices and availability have been throughout the season, and what might change in the coming months.   We’ll also talk about pressures bey...

Looking Ahead on Hay Markets

October 01, 2021 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Whether farmers and ranchers are dealing with severe drought in the Northern Plains and Western states or too much wetness in the Eastern Corn Belt, weather is wearing on the hay market and leading to a challenging price situation.  This week, we’re joined by DTN editor and reporter Russ Quinn to dig into the regional variations in the hay market, where prices and availability have been throughout the season, and what might change in the coming months.   We’ll also talk about pressures bey...

Power Up Your Farm Business

September 24, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

As harvest 2021 shifts into the rearview mirror, it’s time to start thinking about the year to come and how your farm can prepare for success. With the winter planning season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the successes and setbacks of 2021 and how to turn those lessons into durable decisions in the year to come.  Attending the 2021 DTN Ag Summit, held again this year in Chicago, is a great way to get a start on that work.   Today, DTN’s Katie Dehlinger gives us...

E70: Power Up Your Farm Business

September 24, 2021 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

As harvest 2021 shifts into the rearview mirror, it’s time to start thinking about the year to come and how your farm can prepare for success. With the winter planning season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about the successes and setbacks of 2021 and how to turn those lessons into durable decisions in the year to come.  Attending the 2021 DTN Ag Summit, held again this year in Chicago, is a great way to get a start on that work.   Today, DTN’s Katie Dehlinger gives us...

E69: September WASDE Surprises

September 14, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Among other surprises, the September WASDE brought with it an unexpected update from the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Will the new info provide more clarity for markets ahead of harvest?   The September WASDE dropped Friday, September 10th. With this report, the National Agricultural Statistics Service updated acreage adjustments for a range of crops, a change that usually isn’t available until the October report, and which raised some fears and uncertainty in the market. DTN’...

September WASDE Surprises

September 14, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Among other surprises, the September WASDE brought with it an unexpected update from the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Will the new info provide more clarity for markets ahead of harvest?   The September WASDE dropped Friday, September 10th. With this report, the National Agricultural Statistics Service updated acreage adjustments for a range of crops, a change that usually isn’t available until the October report, and which raised some fears and uncertainty in the market. DTN’...

E68: 2021 Pre-Harvest View from the Cab

September 02, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Two young producers, from Texas and Iowa, reflect on farming grains, livestock, and families in 2021, the harvest, and what comes next.  Since 2005, DTN Progressive Farmer has been selecting two farmers every year from various parts of the country to participate in their annual View from the Cab Project. These farmers spend a full year getting to know DTN’s Pamela Smith as they work through  weekly calls and check-ins, sharing their stories and their seasons with the rest of the broader far...

2021 Pre-Harvest View from the Cab

September 02, 2021 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Two young producers, from Texas and Iowa, reflect on farming grains, livestock, and families in 2021, the harvest, and what comes next.  Since 2005, DTN Progressive Farmer has been selecting two farmers every year from various parts of the country to participate in their annual View from the Cab Project. These farmers spend a full year getting to know DTN’s Pamela Smith as they work through  weekly calls and check-ins, sharing their stories and their seasons with the rest of the broader far...

Celebrating a Career in Ag Weather with Bryce Anderson

August 31, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

Bryce Anderson started his ag meteorology career with DTN Progressive farmer in 1991, and since then has been keeping an eye on the weather on behalf of the ag community, carefully following trends both here in the US and around the world. After more than 30 years of forecasting, Bryce is transitioning to the role of DTN Meteorologist Emeretis, and he joins us today to reflect on his career, discuss the big weather picture, and look ahead to the coming months one last time. We’ll check in on...

E67: Celebrating a Career in Ag Weather with Bryce Anderson

August 31, 2021 13:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

Bryce Anderson started his ag meteorology career with DTN Progressive farmer in 1991, and since then has been keeping an eye on the weather on behalf of the ag community, carefully following trends both here in the US and around the world. After more than 30 years of forecasting, Bryce is transitioning to the role of DTN Meteorologist Emeretis, and he joins us today to reflect on his career, discuss the big weather picture, and look ahead to the coming months one last time. We’ll check in on...

E66: Secrets of the DTN Yield Tour 2021

August 17, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

On Friday, August 13th, DTN analysts wrapped up the findings of the 2021 digital yield tour powered by Gro Intelligence, whose satellite mapping technology is revealing a potentially bin busting crop in the fields across the Midwest. Today we’ll check in DTN Business Editor Katie Dehlinger for the results from the big ten corn and soybeans states, including North Dakota for the first time, and discuss what they’re hearing from farmers on the ground and put it in context with the USDA WASDE r...

Secrets of the DTN Yield Tour 2021

August 17, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

On Friday, August 13th, DTN analysts wrapped up the findings of the 2021 digital yield tour powered by Gro Intelligence, whose satellite mapping technology is revealing a potentially bin busting crop in the fields across the Midwest. Today we’ll check in DTN Business Editor Katie Dehlinger for the results from the big ten corn and soybeans states, including North Dakota for the first time, and discuss what they’re hearing from farmers on the ground and put it in context with the USDA WASDE r...

Harvest in Focus in August WASDE

August 13, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

The August WASDE dropped Thursday, August 12th, and proved to be one of the more surprising reports in recent months.  DTN’s Todd Hultman joins us today to unpack some bullish wheat and corn numbers and discuss how weather around the world continues to drive markets. We’ll talk more about shifting demand, the uncertainty in USDA predictions as harvest approaches, and what factors from harvest wetness to the global spread of the delta variant might mean for grains. Then we’ll discuss livestoc...

E65: Harvest in Focus in August WASDE

August 13, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

The August WASDE dropped Thursday, August 12th, and proved to be one of the more surprising reports in recent months.  DTN’s Todd Hultman joins us today to unpack some bullish wheat and corn numbers and discuss how weather around the world continues to drive markets. We’ll talk more about shifting demand, the uncertainty in USDA predictions as harvest approaches, and what factors from harvest wetness to the global spread of the delta variant might mean for grains. Then we’ll discuss livestoc...

E64: Eyes on the Future of Ethanol

August 06, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

For nearly two decades, the renewable fuel standard has helped make the ethanol and biofuels industries major destinations for US crops. But for corn markets in the last few years, uncertainty has run rampant, as high demand gave way to excess supplies, made worse by unreliable biofuel policies. And now, at the end of 2022, the big reset is looming. Today, DTN Staff reporter Todd Neeley and Progressive Farmer Crops Editor Matt Wilde join us to discuss where these uncertainties stand, from s...

Eyes on the Future of Ethanol

August 06, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

For nearly two decades, the renewable fuel standard has helped make the ethanol and biofuels industries major destinations for US crops. But for corn markets in the last few years, uncertainty has run rampant, as high demand gave way to excess supplies, made worse by unreliable biofuel policies. And now, at the end of 2022, the big reset is looming. Today, DTN Staff reporter Todd Neeley and Progressive Farmer Crops Editor Matt Wilde join us to discuss where these uncertainties stand, from s...