Showers, thunderstorms for the Plains, and heavy snow for the Canadian Prairies. Cold front for the Plains, western Midwest. » More DTN Weather Commentary
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A congressional group is introducing amendments to the farm bill to allow
year-round E15 sales, reform small-refinery exemptions to the Renewable Fuel
Standard, cut obligations for small refiners and retroactively restore biofuels
credits.
BE15, SRE Farm Bill Amendments Coming
A big storm system moving into the Canadian Prairies will bring some heavy
snow and very low temperatures that will last into early May.
4^Canadian Prairies Weather Outlook
All eight major fertilizers were higher for the second week of April 2026
compared to a month earlier. Six fertilizers were significantly more expensive,
which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. Four fertilizers saw double-digit
price increases compared to last month.
BDTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Historically the U.S. beef cowherd has moved on two main factors
profitability and the availability of green grass. Thus far through 2026,
prices have remained historically high, but right now, drought is an issue.
@^Call the Market
Soil moisture concerns for row-crop planting add to heat and
dryness-enhanced wildfire damage.
1^Ag Weather Forum
