Thune Introduces Legislation to Bring Transparency to Fertilizer Prices for Producers
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today introduced the Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that would provide American producers with more accurate information on prices for fertilizer and fertilizer products in response to longstanding concerns over
Waiting on the Next Headline
Markets are in a holding pattern, waiting on the next headline to drive direction. The cattle complex is running into technical resistance on the charts, with traders hesitant ahead of Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. In the
Deshler High School Senior Forging a Bright Future
(DESHLER, Neb.) – For Deshler High School senior Elizabeth Erickson, sparks flying from a welding torch at Reinke Manufacturing represent more than just metalwork for irrigation equipment – they symbolize an opportunity for a bright future in agriculture.
China Curbs Fertilizer Exports, Tightening Global Supply Amid Conflict
China is clamping down on fertilizer exports to protect its domestic market, a number of industry sources said, putting an additional strain on global markets that were already grappling with shortages caused by the ongoing conflict in
Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Buying American Cotton Act
Last week on Agriculture of America, we had a conversation with Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) regarding her Buying American Cotton Act legislation. She shares details on the bill, the outlook for passage, an update on the Farm
Enrollment Open for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Enrollment is open for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol 2026 crop year. New this year, growers can evidence regenerative farming practices through the new Field Partner Program, expanding opportunities for those demonstrating responsible production with measurable data.
Discussing Crop Nutrition Ahead of Spring Planting
With fertilizer representing one of the largest input costs on the farm, protecting return on investment is top of mind for growers heading into 2026. Roland Leatherwood, crop nutrition lead at The Mosaic Company, joined us on
Mixed Action in Grains; More Moves in Energy and Fertilizer
It’s mixed action in the grain complex at midday Thursday while we see more movement in energies and fertilizer. Mike Castle with StoneX joins us to discuss in our Market Talk Midday Commentary for Thursday, March 19th,
US Department of Labor to Host Educational Seminar for Agricultural Industry Employers, Workers, Other Stakeholders
DALLAS – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will hold a hybrid in-person and virtual agricultural seminar to provide guidance on federal laws governing agricultural industry employment for growers, farmers, shippers, contractors, farm labor contractors, buyers, and
Fedorchak Backs Bill to Block Federal Lead Ammo Bans on Public Lands
Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) cast her vote in favor of H.R. 556, the Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act, backing legislation aimed at limiting federal authority over ammunition and fishing tackle regulations on public lands and