Global fertilizer market on edge as Strait of Hormuz closure puts sulfur supply and phosphate production at risk
An economist with the Fertilizer Institute says half of global sulfur exports need to move through the Strait of Hormuz and its closure could have long-term impacts on the fertilizer […]
Changing weather in South America could impact international supplies
Eric Snodgrass, the chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, says an El Niño weather pattern is starting to develop and it could impact global supplies. “The trade winds are making these huge […]
Responsible Checkoff Dollars
Northwest Minnesota farmer Corey Hanson says he’s learned a lot in his first year representing Districts 1, 2, and 3 on the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. He tells […]
Middle East conflict could push diesel and fertilizer prices higher for farmers
An ag economist says the military conflict in the Middle East will likely raise prices for two critical inputs for farmers. Gregg Ibendahl with Kansas State University says diesel fuel […]
Butter price spike tied to trade rule
The price of cash butter at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange spiked twenty-six and a half cents higher Monday and prompted fifteen trades. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield the reason […]
Revenue protection: soybeans gain, corn lower
A crop insurance agent in northeast South Dakota says revenue protection guarantees are higher for soybeans and lower for corn this year. “Farmers can get protected at relatively good levels.” […]
FAPRI: E15 expansion could boost corn, cut soybean prices
A new report from the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says there could be a market tradeoff if E15 becomes more widely used. An increase in […]
USDA official calls U.S.-China ag trade relationship “complicated” but essential
The administrator of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service calls the U.S. trade relationship with China “complicated.” Daniel Whitley says an export market with more than a billion people cannot be ignored. […]
Missouri farmer says growing global competition makes boosting demand for U.S. corn more critical than ever
A Missouri farmer says increasing demand for U.S. corn is crucial as it faces more competition on the global market from Brazil. Brian Willott tells Brownfield competition isn’t slowing down. […]
Cost and storage challenges could impact whole milk’s return to school meals
A nutrition educator says several steps are needed for schools to offer whole milk on their menus. Brianna Henton is the director of youth engagement and outreach with the United […]