The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused increased fertilizer prices and tighter supplies. During a webinar Thursday hosted by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Veronica Nigh says it’s impacting some U.S. farmers more than others. “As far as growers’ ability to pre-purchase fertilizer, […]
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Cash dairy prices were mostly higher to end the week on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0025 at $0.6975. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese
An ag economist says he doesn’t expect input costs to soften anytime soon. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says prices continue to
A central Iowa farmer says the conflict in the Middle East has influenced some early season crop fertility decisions. Corey Hillebo
Michigan soil moisture levels are well above normal for most of the state, which could impact the viability of alfalfa crops.
Ag officials in the Upper Midwest remain on alert as spring migration winds down. Minnesota ag commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield
The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says he remains optimistic the U.S. can get a trade deal done with
In this week’s checkoff chat, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers. Listen
An ag leader says a possible trade deal between the U.S. and India will likely help sell products like fruits, nuts,
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by an oversold bounce, watching direct business develop. June live
