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Farm crisis not forgotten during shutdown

Farm crisis not forgotten during shutdown

The farm crisis remains top of mind during the government shutdown and some lawmakers are sounding the alarm. That’s Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith who says this is not a regional or political issue but one that affects all Americans. She adds that the situation for farmers is a food security and economic issue for everyone. As the wait for federal action continues, the former state ag commissioner joins a growing number of Senators in sounding the alarm. The government shutdown has...

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China holding off on Brazil soybean purchases

China holding off on Brazil soybean purchases

High premiums on Brazilian cargoes are discouraging soybean buyers in China, which means the country has yet to secure much of its needed soybean supply for December and January. Reuters says the development could prompt the Chinese government to tap state reserves to...

Navigating tough decisions on fertilizer this fall

Navigating tough decisions on fertilizer this fall

The discussion on fertilizer this fall has put a lot of farmers between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand prices for commodities are low but on the other hand fertilizer prices are elevated. That leaves the grower often wondering if they should cut back on...

U.S. Export Sales Estimates (10-16-25)

U.S. Export Sales Estimates (10-16-25)

As the government shutdown persists, we still don’t have any official export numbers to look at. We can, however, look again at the weekly estimates. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn numbers are still projected to be well above the average. On the...

Falling oil prices should indicate cheaper fuel

Falling oil prices should indicate cheaper fuel

For the past several weeks and even several months, oil prices have held fairly steady, remaining in the mid-$60 per barrel range. But, thanks to OPEC’s increased production, that trend is no more. Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com, said banks...

From the mine below to the fields beyond

From the mine below to the fields beyond

In our previous story on Nutrien’s Allan Facility, we heard how Environmental Engineer Curtis Ferguson and his team work to protect the land, air, and water surrounding one of Saskatchewan’s largest potash operations. Today, we delve beyond the surface to explore how...

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Farm crisis not forgotten during shutdown

Farm crisis not forgotten during shutdown

The farm crisis remains top of mind during the government shutdown and some lawmakers are sounding the alarm. That’s Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith who says this is not a regional or political issue but one that affects all Americans. She adds that the situation...

China holding off on Brazil soybean purchases

China holding off on Brazil soybean purchases

High premiums on Brazilian cargoes are discouraging soybean buyers in China, which means the country has yet to secure much of its needed soybean supply for December and January. Reuters says the development could prompt the Chinese government to tap state reserves to...

U.S. Export Sales Estimates (10-16-25)

U.S. Export Sales Estimates (10-16-25)

As the government shutdown persists, we still don’t have any official export numbers to look at. We can, however, look again at the weekly estimates. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride said the corn numbers are still projected to be well above the average. On the...

Falling oil prices should indicate cheaper fuel

Falling oil prices should indicate cheaper fuel

For the past several weeks and even several months, oil prices have held fairly steady, remaining in the mid-$60 per barrel range. But, thanks to OPEC’s increased production, that trend is no more. Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com, said banks...