
Senators Marshall & Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Domestic Fertilizer Production
Washington D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced the Homegrown Fertilizer Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s domestic fertilizer supply chain, expand innovation in alternative crop inputs, and provide relief to

Breaking Down the Long-Term Fertilizer Supply Crisis — It’s Not Pretty
When the conflict in Iran escalated about a month ago, most Americans focused on oil prices and geopolitical tension. But for farmers across the Corn Belt, the Southern Plains, and beyond, the war set off a different

Cattle on Feed Down Slightly, Placements Higher
The latest Cattle on Feed report from USDA shows a slightly lower inventory number and higher placements compared to last year. Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with

Grains Move Lower to End the Week on Friday
We saw a lower day of trading in the grain markets on Friday, led to the downside by Kansas City and Chicago wheat. In lieu of any fresh headlines it seemed that traders may have taken some

Nebraska Trucking Heroes Wildfires Relief Fund
LINCOLN – Whenever Nebraskans face tough times, the trucking industry is there to help. Right now, as wildfires leave unprecedented destruction across western Nebraska, the Nebraska Trucking Association (NTA) and its members are taking action, alongside the

High Quality Forage and Strong Cattle Health Begin with Solid Pasture Management
As winter gives way to spring and fields begin to green up, it is critical to have a plan in place to control weeds before they become a problem. “We see long-term impacts throughout a season that

High Quality Forage and Strong Cattle Health Begin with Solid Pasture Management
As winter gives way to spring and fields begin to green up, it is critical to have a plan in place to control weeds before they become a problem. “We see long-term impacts throughout a season that

Thune Introduces Legislation to Bring Transparency to Fertilizer Prices for Producers
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today introduced the Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that would provide American producers with more accurate information on prices for fertilizer and fertilizer products in response to longstanding concerns over

Waiting on the Next Headline
Markets are in a holding pattern, waiting on the next headline to drive direction. The cattle complex is running into technical resistance on the charts, with traders hesitant ahead of Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. In the

China Curbs Fertilizer Exports, Tightening Global Supply Amid Conflict
China is clamping down on fertilizer exports to protect its domestic market, a number of industry sources said, putting an additional strain on global markets that were already grappling with shortages caused by the ongoing conflict in

Mixed Action in Grains; More Moves in Energy and Fertilizer
It’s mixed action in the grain complex at midday Thursday while we see more movement in energies and fertilizer. Mike Castle with StoneX joins us to discuss in our Market Talk Midday Commentary for Thursday, March 19th,

The United States and Mexico Announce Next Steps in Bilateral Discussions in Advance of the USMCA Joint Review
WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard met today to kick off bilateral technical discussions in advance of the USMCA Joint Review on July 1. Technical teams were instructed to review specific

Nebraska Gov. Pillen, Adjutant General Strong Tour Cottonwood Fire & Visit Brady Community
BRADY, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and Major General Craig Strong, adjutant general for the Nebraska National Guard, viewed the Cottonwood Fire from the air before meeting with firefighters, ranchers and others affected by the wildfires. The

Energy Spreads and Supply Concerns Shape Ag Market Outlook
The widening spread between Brent crude and WTI crude is drawing attention across the ag sector, as energy prices continue to influence input costs and overall market sentiment. Ongoing concerns around fertilizer remain front and center, especially

Hoeven and King Call on ITC to Investigate Unfair Trade Practices by Canada Impacting U.S. Potato Producers
WASHINGTON – Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Angus King (I-Maine) led a bipartisan effort calling on the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to investigate unfair trade practices by Canada impacting U.S. potato producers through a Section 332

NFU Urges Swift Finalization of Poultry Tournament Rule
WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today gave the following statement regarding the delay of the Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems rule proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) from

Grains and Energies Higher at Midweek
Grains and oilseeds are finding support at midweek as energy prices continue to move higher. We also saw some hotter than expected inflation data out this morning while livestock trade is seeing some profit taking. Arlan Suderman,

UFCW Backs Bills in Minnesota and Iowa to Combat Vertical Integration in Meatpacking
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.2 million essential workers across North America, including more than 250,000 workers in meatpacking and food processing, announced its support for state legislation to

White House Temporarily Lifts Limits on Shipping of Oil, Gas, Fertilizer and Coal
(WASHINGTON D.C.) — Amid rising energy prices, including crude oil back near the $100 per barrel mark, the White House on Wednesday has announced they are temporarily lifting limits on the shipping of oil, gas and other

Checkoff Launches Online Database To Help Farmers Find Grant Opportunities
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The dairy checkoff’s new online tool is designed to help dairy farmers and their advisors more easily identify grants and funding opportunities for conservation and on-farm improvements. The Funding Opportunities Database, available through the Dairy

During National Agriculture Week, Grassley Renews Call for USMCA Extension
On Tuesday, Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) shared remarks on the Senate floor during this National Agriculture Week regarding the upcoming review of the USMCA and called for it to be extended. You can watch his full speech