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The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved a tax-extenders bill that includes a tax credit for biodiesel after months of delay, with the bill's passage cheered by biodiesel producers across the country.
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.
See DTN Ag News. BCounting the Competitors - 1...
The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to approve a nearly $150 billion bill
that extends dozens of tax credits including the $1-per-gallon biodiesel
credit. It also includes a $1.5 billion agriculture disaster aid package.
See DTN Ag News. BSenate OKs Tax-Credit Bill...
World corn production and stocks are higher, according to USDA's
latest reports, but the stocks-to-use ratio shows the surplus is shrinking.
That may bolster U.S. corn prices as the market tries to buy more acres.
See DTN Ag News. BCorn Prices May Find Support...
Domestic prices for ammonia, urea and potash are expected to remain
flat for the short term, while prices for DAP are expected to rise.
See DTN Ag News. BDTN Fertilizer Outlook...
Soybean meal demand has been strong this crop year and will likely
continue, providing the U.S. can remain competitively priced compared to other
exporting countries.
See DTN Ag News. BCovering the Basis...
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
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday approved a tax-extenders bill that includes a tax credit for biodiesel after months of delay, with the bill's passage cheered by biodiesel producers across the country.
World corn production and stocks are higher, according to USDA's latest reports, but the stocks-to-use ratio shows the surplus is shrinking. That may bolster U.S. corn prices as the market tries to buy more acres.
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.
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