by Thierry | Jul 24, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
While geopolitical conflicts often take the balme for volatile nitrogen fertilizer prices, decades of deep industry consolidation- driven by natural gas costs- may be the true underlying factor. Henrique Monaco, a Ph.D. candidate in agricultural economics at the...
by Thierry | Jul 23, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
A new voter poll shows record support for all year around higher-ethanol fuel blend. Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, wants to use the data to advance year-round E15 legislation through the Senate. He explains that voter support for...
by Thierry | Jul 22, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
The cost and availability of fertilizer are still relevant issues for many farmers this year. American Farm Bureau Economist Faith Parum discussed AFBF’s new white paper aimed at addressing current volatility in the fertilizer market. The paper examined various...
by Thierry | Jul 21, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Today, more farmers are taking advantage of barn owls for rodent control on their farms. Jennifer Ackerman, an ornithologist and author, discussed what makes barn owls so effective for pest management. She said that barn owls are excellent rodent hunters and a better...
by Thierry | Jul 20, 2026 | 5 Ag Stories, News
Monday, July 27th should finally see an official opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, with that date confirmed by Washington and Ottawa. While the details have not yet been made public, the new agreement is based on an initial 15-year term. This new...
