View From the Cab
Sunday, June 14, 2026 5:33AM CDT
DTN's View From the Cab farmers have a new work crew to boss now that the kids are home for the summer. This week the farmers talk about keeping kids busy and discuss the latest on crop progress.
Top 5 Things to Watch
Sunday, June 14, 2026 5:03AM CDT
We'll be looking for interest rate directions and tracking recent severe weather damage. There's also still time to sign up for our free cattle-focused webinar June 24.
Surveillance Urged of Animals for NWS
Saturday, June 13, 2026 8:20PM CDT
New World Screwworm cases have expanded to 12 confirmed detections across seven counties in Texas and New Mexico, now affecting cattle, goats, sheep and dogs.
Authorities urge animal owners to inspect livestock for wounds or maggots and report suspicions immediately, while sterile fly releases remain the primary containment strategy.
Fertilizer Concerns Remain Over Strait
Friday, June 12, 2026 5:00PM CDT
Fertilizer companies such as Mosaic Co. have been forced to idle production because sulfur exports from the Persian Gulf have slowed dramatically. An executive with Mosaic talked about production challenges tied to the Strait of Hormuz and the potential global food security risks. He also discussed farmer anger over fertilizer markets and the ongoing countervailing duties case involving phosphate imports.
