The CEO of domestic phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos says sulfur has become the supply chain’s most critical bottleneck. “We’ve got a global situation unlike anything we’ve ever seen.” David Delaney says global conflicts continue to disrupt trading of the critical fertilizer input. “Forty-five percent of global sulfur is traded through Hormuz.” He says, “You’ve got […]
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Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Soybeans are watching U.S. planting, expecting generally good progress in many areas. Crush
A central Illinois farmer says he’s concerned about the growing number of dust storms plaguing the Midwest. Jim Reed, who grows
An economist says the slow release of farm program details and lack of a new farm bill have producers wondering what
Jul. corn $4.65 and 3/4, down 9 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.99 and 3/4, down 9 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal
Cargill has initiated an employee lockout at its Fort Morgan, Colorado beef facility. The company says it made the difficult decision
A crop protection specialist suggests it’s not too soon for corn growers to be thinking about tar spot. Jason Gibson with
Foreign soybean buyers are getting a firsthand look at how U.S. soybeans are produced. Shelby County, Indiana farmer Bryan Fischer, owner of
A food bank leader says collaborations with farmers help provide fresh produce to the Feeding America network throughout the growing season.
Broiler placements continue to rise year-over-year as poultry operations expand to meet demand. The USDA says 198.107 million broiler-type chicks were
