Farmers highlighted E15, local food purchasing and tax credits for cotton
at a U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee hearing focusing on how to boost
domestic markets. Senators said they recognize the financial straits facing
farmers due to input prices that continue to rise because of the war in the
Middle East.
BSearching for Profitable Ag Markets
Despite the U.S. and Israel-Iran conflict, retail fertilizer prices are
varied
for now. Five of the eight major fertilizers were higher compared to
last month while the remaining three were a bit less expensive. Only one
nutrient, urea, was higher by a considerable amount, which DTN designates as
anything 5% or more.
BDTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Two storm systems will move across the northern tier of the U.S. through
the coming weekend, producing strong winds, heavy snow, and potential blizzard
conditions.
7^Ag Weather Forum
Whether it be the war in Iran or the looming plant strike in Greeley,
Colorado, the market knows the negative stressors weighing against it.
Discussing the ripple effect of those stressors is essential as their long-term
ramifications are sizeable.
BCall the Market
In this equipment roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at the off-road
industry generating more than $900 billion in sales in 2025; JCB, New Holland
and Kubota introducing material-handling innovations; and Mahindra and
Mitsubishi ending their joint venture.
1^Equipment Roundup
