On a panel discussion with leaders from the Federal Reserve Bank, Nebraska producers and agribusinesses voiced concerns over high costs, labor shortages and policy uncertainty. High interest rates combined with tariffs are having a ripple effect across the ag economy.
For the second week in a row, average retail prices for all fertilizers saw only slight movement -- mostly to the higher side. However, according to one expert, the fertilizer market is intently watching Iran's response to the U.S. attack on Iran's nuclear facilities this past weekend. Roughly 52% of global urea exports come from the Middle East.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the state's department of natural resources has authority to declare certain substances including so-called "forever chemicals" as hazardous without a formal rulemaking.
The soybean market has shown very few signs of concern recently but given how little room there is for production shortfalls, Monday's acreage update should take on added importance.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the 2001 "Roadless Rule" prohibits the Forest Service from responsibly thinning and maintaining the nation's forests. Speaking to the Western Governors Association, Rollins said the rule is misguided and creates more risk of fires as well as forces the U.S. to rely more on foreign timber production.
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide on June 26 whether to hear Bayer's petition in a Roundup case that could resolve federal preemption of state labeling laws.
Areas in the Southern Plains hard red winter wheat territory have been inundated with heavy rain and severe storms, slowing harvest and negatively affecting quality.
Our DTN Ag Summit webinar discusses the condition of the livestock herd, while we track the Kansas wheat harvest.
Weather rules the day whether it comes in buckets or a dry spell. DTN View From the Cab farmers from Alabama and Nebraska report on how the season is shaping up.
A federal court denied John Deere's attempt to dismiss an FTC antitrust lawsuit alleging the company illegally restricts farmers' ability to repair their own equipment.
Prices of seven of the eight major fertilizers were higher compared to last month. Just one fertilizer had a sizable price increase compared to a month earlier for the third consecutive week. Urea was 7% higher with an average price of $663 per ton. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.
The California Assembly unanimously passed a bill on Wednesday allowing immediate E15 sales. A vote is pending in the state senate.
