The Progressive Farmer

Progressive Farmer is a monthly agricultural publication released 14 times a year by DTN. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

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What Exactly is Fusarium Graminearum? Common Fungus Makes Big Headlines

2 days ago | dtnpf.com | Jason Jenkins

What Exactly is Fusarium Graminearum? Common Fungus Makes Big Headlines 6/5/2025 | 5:21 PM CDT By Jason Jenkins , DTN Crops Editor JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (DTN) -- This week, it was widely reported that two Chinese nationals had been charged in federal court in Michigan for allegedly smuggling an agricultural pathogen into the United States that is responsible for billions in economic losses worldwide each year.
California Assembly Passes E15 Bill as 'Urgency' Awaits Action by State Senate

2 days ago | dtnpf.com | Todd Neeley

California Assembly Passes E15 Bill as 'Urgency' Awaits Action by State Senate 6/5/2025 | 11:43 AM CDT By Todd Neeley , DTN Environmental Editor LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) -- California lawmakers moved one step closer to allowing E15 sales in the state on Wednesday, as the California Assembly unanimously passed legislation to allow for immediate sales while the California Air Resources Board finalizes a rulemaking process.
Wheat Showing Signs of a Bottom; Minneapolis Premium in Focus

2 days ago | dtnpf.com | Mitch Miller

Wheat Showing Signs of a Bottom; Minneapolis Premium in Focus 6/5/2025 | 11:35 AM CDT By Mitch Miller , DTN Contributing Canadian Grains Analyst We need to start with a brief history lesson given how similar the current situation is to the past drought. A rally that began in August 2020 on strong demand due to a very unusual price discount for Minneapolis wheat resulted in a $5.96/bushel gain by November 2021 with the help of the drought of 2021.
Wheat Showing Signs of a Bottom; Minneapolis Premium in Focus

2 days ago | dtnpf.com | Mitch Miller

Wheat Showing Signs of a Bottom; Minneapolis Premium in Focus 6/5/2025 | 11:33 AM CDT By Mitch Miller , DTN Contributing Canadian Grains Analyst We need to start with a brief history lesson given how similar the current situation is to the past drought.
Deere's Forage Harvester; Kubota's Autonomy Deal; Case IH High Tech Options for Optums

3 days ago | dtnpf.com | Dan Miller

Deere's Forage Harvester; Kubota's Autonomy Deal; Case IH High Tech Options for Optums 6/4/2025 | 11:26 AM CDT By Dan Miller , Progressive Farmer Senior Editor MADISON, Wis.
Urea, UAN28 Lead Major Fertilizer Prices Higher

4 days ago | dtnpf.com | Russ Quinn

OMAHA (DTN) -- Average retail prices for major fertilizers continue to be mostly higher for the fourth week of May, according to sellers surveyed by DTN. Average retail prices for seven of the eight major fertilizers were higher compared to last month for the third straight week. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. Leading the way higher again was urea. The nitrogen fertilizer was 11% higher compared to last month with an average price of $662 per ton.
Chinese Nationals Arrested for Smuggling Dangerous Crop Pathogen Into US

4 days ago | dtnpf.com | Todd Neeley

Chinese Nationals Arrested for Smuggling Dangerous Crop Pathogen Into US 6/3/2025 | 2:29 PM CDT By Todd Neeley , DTN Environmental Editor LINCOLN, Neb. (DTN) -- Two Chinese nationals, including a scholar at the University of Michigan, were arrested for allegedly smuggling a pathogen into the U.S. that is known to be destructive to corn, wheat, rice and barley crops, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court on Monday.
We're Hearing Financial Crisis Talk Again

4 days ago | dtnpf.com | Urban C. Lehner

We're Hearing Financial Crisis Talk Again 6/3/2025 | 1:39 PM CDT By Urban C. Lehner , Editor Emeritus Commentators are still buzzing over something unusual that started happening in financial markets a few weeks ago. The anomaly is a sharp increase in yields on long bonds combined with a significant fall in the value of the dollar.
Soybean Oil's Bullish Potential Remains Despite Recent Weakness

4 days ago | dtnpf.com | Mitch Miller

Soybean Oil's Bullish Potential Remains Despite Recent Weakness 6/3/2025 | 11:50 AM CDT By Mitch Miller , DTN Contributing Canadian Grains Analyst Following an impressive breakout into new contract highs, surpassing not only the top of a symmetrical triangle but long-term resistance at old support, three strong waves of selling put the market on its heels.
Budget Reconciliation Bill Offers Limited Safety Net Boost for Corn and Soybean Farmers

5 days ago | dtnpf.com | Chris Clayton

Budget Reconciliation Bill Offers Limited Safety Net Boost for Corn and Soybean Farmers 6/2/2025 | 10:40 AM CDT By Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor OMAHA (DTN) -- The U.S. Senate now gets its chance to tackle the budget reconciliation bill, which includes key provisions to help boost the farmer safety net, though there are some disparities in how commodities are treated under those provisions.