Analysts at Rabobank on Tuesday highlighted their outlook for crops, inputs and profitability by diving into trends affecting global stocks and production. Unfortunately, U.S. farmers remain stuck at the bottom of an economic downturn that began in 2023 and shows little sign of a quick rebound.
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An executive at an independent seed company in Iowa highlighted some of the reasons why major seed companies have been able to continue raising their technology fees and avoid competing with smaller companies trying to use off-patent technology. That was just one issue raised in a hearing into consolidation around agricultural input suppliers.
Attention Customers
Farewell to extended OEL family member and friend Dennis Dietrich. Dennis, happily ensuring the future of farming!
All OEL locations will be closed on Thurs, Oct 30 to allow all our staff to pay their respects. The elevator will reopen on Friday morning at 8am. ♦ OEL's IP Soybean Plot Results
Now available on the 2026 IP Soybean tab to the left.
Prograin varieties ranked 1, 2 and 3 - exclusive to OEL in this area!
This was a year for the longer day varieties, but don't forget last year when the shorter day S04-K9 took the top spot.
2026 IP Soybean Contracts Now Available!
List is available by clicking the tab to the left, but watch for updates as we will be adding some new varieties once our OEL plot comes off!
Need help choosing your variety - talk to Britt at OEL Agronomy
Sign up your acres at any of OEL's offices - Exeter, Toohey's or Centralia
Sign up before Nov 15/25 for bonus premium as well as a ballot in OEL's Early Bird draw for an RTV!!
♦ OEL - Agronomy OEL is wrapping up the 2025 crop year and ready to handle your input business for 2026! Talk to the staff at Centralia regarding your seed, fertilizer, and crop protection needs. Brian: (519) 274-4798 Britt: (519) 719-8122 Centralia Office: (519) 228-6687
Showers for the Northeast, Appalachians. Colder air for the South, with widespread frosts. System moving into the Canadian Prairies and parts of the Northern Plains. » More DTN Weather Commentary
