Thune Introduces Legislation to Bring Transparency to Fertilizer Prices for Producers

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today introduced the Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that would provide American producers with more accurate information on prices for fertilizer and fertilizer products in response to longstanding concerns over
Waiting on the Next Headline

Markets are in a holding pattern, waiting on the next headline to drive direction. The cattle complex is running into technical resistance on the charts, with traders hesitant ahead of Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. In the
China Curbs Fertilizer Exports, Tightening Global Supply Amid Conflict

China is clamping down on fertilizer exports to protect its domestic market, a number of industry sources said, putting an additional strain on global markets that were already grappling with shortages caused by the ongoing conflict in
Senator Hyde-Smith Discusses Buying American Cotton Act
Last week on Agriculture of America, we had a conversation with Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) regarding her Buying American Cotton Act legislation. She shares details on the bill, the outlook for passage, an update on the Farm
Enrollment Open for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Enrollment is open for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol 2026 crop year. New this year, growers can evidence regenerative farming practices through the new Field Partner Program, expanding opportunities for those demonstrating responsible production with measurable data.
Discussing Crop Nutrition Ahead of Spring Planting
With fertilizer representing one of the largest input costs on the farm, protecting return on investment is top of mind for growers heading into 2026. Roland Leatherwood, crop nutrition lead at The Mosaic Company, joined us on
Mixed Action in Grains; More Moves in Energy and Fertilizer

It’s mixed action in the grain complex at midday Thursday while we see more movement in energies and fertilizer. Mike Castle with StoneX joins us to discuss in our Market Talk Midday Commentary for Thursday, March 19th,
The United States and Mexico Announce Next Steps in Bilateral Discussions in Advance of the USMCA Joint Review

WASHINGTON — U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican Secretary of Economy Marcelo Ebrard met today to kick off bilateral technical discussions in advance of the USMCA Joint Review on July 1. Technical teams were instructed to review specific
Nebraska Gov. Pillen, Adjutant General Strong Tour Cottonwood Fire & Visit Brady Community

BRADY, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and Major General Craig Strong, adjutant general for the Nebraska National Guard, viewed the Cottonwood Fire from the air before meeting with firefighters, ranchers and others affected by the wildfires. The