Although the market has recently seen a tremendous rally in fed cash
cattle, there is some uneasiness drifting throughout the complex as traders
worry about a potential plant strike in Colorado and as the futures market
nears resistance levels.
BCall the Market
Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were higher than
last month for the second week in a row during the third week of February 2026.
Only one nutrient, urea, was higher by a considerable amount, which DTN
designates as anything 5% or more.
BDTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Just as the Commodity Classic is about to open in San Antonio, Texas, John
Deere is revealing a half-dozen, new high horsepower 8 series tractors, a
dual-product fertilizer system for selected planters, plus a host of technology
enhancements for planters and X9 and S7 combines.
:^New Deere Tractors, Plus Combine, Planter Tech
Farmers for Free Trade has been highlighting the importance of trade deals
since the first Trump administration but has ramped up its focus in the past
year on protecting the USMCA as well. The group held a discussion on Tuesday
about agriculture and the trade deal as Commodity Classic is set to begin.
BTexas Ag Economy Tied to Mexico Trade
In this equipment roundup, DTN/Progressive Farmer looks at Deere and CNH
releasing fiscal results
- one is better than the other; Case IH releasing a
new strip-till tool; Titan offering a high-tech tire sensor; and Kubota Engine
America expanding its warranty by one year.
1^Equipment Roundup
