House Republicans are looking to bring their farm bill for a floor vote the last week of April, according to four people close to the talks who were granted anonymity…
70% of Farmers Can’t Afford All Needed Fertilizer, Survey Shows
April 15, 2026
A new survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows that the vast majority of U.S. farmers — roughly 70% — are unable to afford all of the fertilizer they…
USDA Seeks Farmer Input in Fertilizer Price Collusion Probe
April 14, 2026
The Trump administration is seeking information from farmers to help with an ongoing Justice Department probe into high costs for fertilizer, machinery and other farm inputs. The Department of Justice…
Strait of Hormuz Blockade Could Further Hit Fertilizer Prices
April 13, 2026
US President Donald Trump’s plan for a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to deepen an already unprecedented crisis in one of the world’s most important energy-producing…
Season-average price estimates for wheat, corn, soybeans, soybean meal, cheese and cotton were all raised slightly in the Agriculture Department’s latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report published…
Iran Ceasefire Won’t Provide Immediate Fertilizer Relief
April 9, 2026
The U.S. and Iranian governments agreed to a temporary ceasefire on Tuesday, but growers should not expect immediate fertilizer price relief, analysts warn. And if lasting peace doesn’t materialize, consumers…
Farmer Sentiment Improves in March Despite Iran War Cost Increases
April 8, 2026
U.S. farmer sentiment improved in March despite fuel and fertilizer cost increases due to the Iran war, according to the newest Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index. The barometer…
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