USDA Announces New Guidance Portal

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(Washington, D.C., April 7, 2026) — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of the USDA Guidance Portal. This interactive tool — a searchable, indexed database — contains guidance issued by the Department and its

A Domestic Advantage in an Uncertain Fertilizer Market

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TAMPA, Florida. [April 7, 2026] — As growers gear up for another demanding season, priorities remain clear: maximizing nutrient efficiency, protecting input investments and ensuring reliable access to essential crop nutrition. SUL4R-PLUS® delivers on all three as

Cattlemen’s Column: A Year of International Trade

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FORT WORTH, Texas (April 7, 2026) – Since the Trump administration took office, there has been a flurry of activity on the international trade front. Early in 2025, President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries

Smart Management Leads to Stronger Parasite Control

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DULUTH, Ga. (April 7, 2026) — For Oklahoma cow-calf producer Buck Rich, good deworming doesn’t end in the chute. It continues in the pasture, where grazing, forage height and herd health play just as big a role in

Groups Submit Recommendations for Treasury’s Final 45Z Rule

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(WASHINGTON D.C.) — As the Trump Administration works to finalize the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit, numerous biofuel groups have submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) outlining recommendations for the implementation of

3 Considerations to Maximize the 2026 Season

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The countdown to planting is on. It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of spring, but now’s the time to identify ways to maximize success in 2026 and safeguard seed investments. Zach Thompson, retail sales agronomist for Brevant® seeds, offers three considerations to help farmers set the stage for the season. 1.

Markets Seemingly Waiting on New Headlines

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Grain and livestock markets are quiet to lower at midday on Tuesday as the world watches and waits on the 8pm EST deadline by President Trump for a ceasefire agreement to be made with Iran. Mike Castle,