Half of Farmer Bridge Assistance Already Allocated, USDA Says
March 10, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture already has obligated more than $6 billion in payments under its new Farmer Bridge Assistance program just days after enrollment opened.
Prolonged Iran War Could Shrink US Corn Acres, Analysts Say
March 9, 2026
The world’s farmers face soaring fertilizer and fuel prices as the war in the Middle East escalates, leaving some scrambling for supplies as the spring planting season approaches and causing…
The US meatpacking industry faces a fresh wave of scrutiny, this time from Senate Democrats seeking to allow companies to process only one type of meat and set stricter limits…
House Ag Committee Advances Farm Bill with Democrat Support
March 5, 2026
The House Agriculture Committee advanced the Republican-led farm bill in a 34-17 vote early Thursday after a marathon markup that was clouded by partisan fighting about the package.
Fertilizer Prices Have ‘Significant’ Rise After Attack on Iran
March 4, 2026
As a result of the attack on Iran, nitrogen fertilizer at the port of New Orleans has seen an increase in price this week. Urea prices for barges in New…
Farmers Increasingly Rejecting Data Center Bids For Land
March 3, 2026
The tech industry’s relentless push for data centers is colliding with farmers who see the projects as a threat to their way of life. Despite being offered sums that often…
Attack on Iran Could Disrupt Global Fertilizer Markets
March 2, 2026
A prolonged military conflict in the Middle East could potentially upend key commodity markets due to Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important trade…
Follow these social media channels for updates on farmdoc daily articles, farmdoc events, and ag information from Ryan Hanrahan – the farmdoc social media director. Our YouTube channel includes farmdoc webinars and publication related videos.
Follow these social media channels for all the latest ag commentary from Ryan Hanrahan – the Farm Policy News Editor. Also includes general updates on farmdoc publications and events.
