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	Editorial Staff Spring Wheat Planting Slowed by Cold Soil and Wet Fields Monday, May 4, 2026 12:37PM CDT It's been slow going for spring wheat planting in some parts of North Dakota and South Dakota as the cold temperatures are still hanging around. DTN Weekly DDG Price Higher on Average Friday, May 1, 2026 12:39PM CDT DTN Weekly DDG Price Held Steady on Average Friday, April 24, 2026 1:08PM CDT [Read and Comment on Full Blog]

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