USDA Reports Summary
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 12:00PM CDT
USDA found an additional 1.4 million planted acres for both the corn and soybean crops to increase the corn crop slightly and boost the soybean crop to the largest in U.S. history.
DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 8:17AM CDT
Retail fertilizer prices are somewhat varied as the calendar changes over to August. Five of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month with the remaining three nutrients slightly higher. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.
Treasury Narrows BOI Rule to Foreigners
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 7:18AM CDT
The new Beneficial Ownership Information final rule announced on Tuesday by the Treasury Department essentially removes the burden of reporting ownership details to the federal government for an estimated 32 million small businesses, including 230,000 farm operations.
2026 Digital Yield Tour - South Dakota
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 7:03AM CDT
The 2026 DTN Digital Yield Tour predicts South Dakota to yield slightly above the USDA Risk Management Agency five-year trendline for corn and soybeans.