Ag groups pushing for long-term action as fertilizer supply concerns continue to rise
Several ag groups have urged the Trump administration to ease fertilizer import constraints due to rising input costs and supply disruptions. Lesley McNitt, vice president of public policy with the National Corn Growers […]
Hawley demands transparency, DOJ probe into soaring fertilizer prices
A U.S. Senator from Missouri says he’s expecting a response soon from fertilizer companies and the U.S. Attorney General as to whether there’s been price gouging or market manipulation during […]
No quick fix for rising farm input costs
The CEO of the Missouri Soybean Association says there’s no silver bullet to fix rising input costs in agriculture. Casey Wasser tells Brownfield the issue has been building for years. […]
Ethanol stocks close to one year high as demand, production decline
The U.S. ethanol supply moved higher over the past week as demand dipped. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol stocks were the largest since April 2025 at 26.407 million […]
FNC acquires McPherson-based farm management business
Farmers National Company has acquired a Kansas-based farm management division to help provide sustainability for ag operations. FNC says the purchase from Peoples Bank and Trust in McPherson, Kansas, […]
AEM watching for signs of increased confidence in the ag economy
The senior vice president with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says the industry is closely watching for signs of increased confidence in the ag economy. Curt Blades says equipment dealer […]
Schools, farmers say restoring Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program would boost economy and student nutrition
Advocates for Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program are asking lawmakers to reconsider funding the initiative to support farmers and students in the next budget. Northern Michigan vegetable grower and […]
Nebraska lawmakers to consider amendments to Nebraska Brand Law
The executive vice president with the Nebraska Cattlemen says she expects some movement on legislation changing the state’s brand law. Laura Field says the organization continues to be opposed to […]
Deputy Ag Secretary says E15 expansion within reach despite congressional hurdles
Deputy Ag Secretary Stephen Vaden says he’s optimistic that 2026 could be the year a federal E15 solution finally gets across the finish line. “I think E15 is going to […]
Middle East conflict tightening urea supplies
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is raising concerns about U.S. fertilizer supplies. “We think we’re about 2 million tons short […]