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	Editorial Staff DTN Weekly DDG Price Higher on Average Friday, April 17, 2026 11:47AM CDT DTN's weekly average spot price for domestic distillers dried grains is higher versus one week ago. First Ocean Going Ship Arrives in Port of Duluth-Superior Monday, April 13, 2026 9:25AM CDT DTN Weekly DDG Price Slightly Higher on Average Friday, April 10, 2026 12:12PM CDT [Read and Comment on Full Blog]

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	FSA Reviews Planting Records for Base Acre Update Thursday, April 16, 2026 8:06AM CDT Richard Fordyce, USDA's undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, spoke to DTN about the status of the base-acre update on Wednesday. He said FSA offices continue to dig into acreage history, but that should be done over the next month. [Read Full News Story] 29,000-Acre Texas Ranch Fetches $46.5M Thursday, April 16, 2026 8:48AM CDT A 29,071-acre west Texas ranch, family-owned for nearly 60 years, sold for $46.5 million through realtor Hall and Hall. The buyer's identity was undisclosed. [Read Full News Story]

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