BNSF warns the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger could reduce rail competition, raise fertilizer freight costs and disrupt U.S. grain shipments.
Corn and soybean futures fell in Chicago as harvest delays persist. A marketing strategy could help farmers protect cash flow and manage price risks.
U.S. fertilizer prices climbed in early October, led by a 6% UAN32 surge, raising input costs as farmers assess budgets and 2027 planting plans.
A UN-backed plan to reopen fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz faces a critical deadline, raising concerns over crop yields, input costs and food security.
U.S. corn, soybean and wheat futures fell Tuesday as USDA supply forecasts, uneven export demand and harvest delays kept grain markets under pressure.
Brazil's growing sorghum exports to China are raising concerns for U.S. farmers as production declines, trade uncertainty persists and competition intensifies.
Bipartisan senators challenge Trump's Russian diesel imports, citing a 2022 law as U.S. farmers struggle with soaring fuel costs and economic uncertainty.
India's trade expansion could add $140 billion to its economy by 2035, reshaping global markets and raising new challenges for U.S. agriculture.
New advances in nanotechnology, AI and controlled-release fertilizers could reshape micronutrient management, but field results remain essential.
USDA farm payments are reaching record levels as diesel costs surge, but uneven state benefits leave many U.S. growers facing mounting financial pressure.
Democrats face six hurdles ahead of the November midterms, as tight congressional races raise questions about the future of U.S. farm policy and trade rules.
Brent crude tops $105 as Trump's Russian diesel deal raises concerns over fuel prices, fertilizer costs and farm profitability across U.S. agriculture.