Update on Global Fertilizer Prices Amid Europe Tensions and More

(KANSAS CITY, MO) — As global tensions are seemingly on the rise after Russian drones were shot down over NATO member Poland this week, some in agriculture wonder if this could lead to any impacts on the
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 Podcast

We saw soybeans lead a mostly lower grain trade across the board on Wednesday. Could war and geopolitical tensions in Europe possibly drive some rally in commodities like soybeans and wheat? Also, what about a slight bounce
BLM Moves to Rescind Biden-Era “Public Lands” Rule After NCBA, PLC Lawsuit

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced today it has begun the process of rescinding the Biden-era “Public Lands” rule, a move the ranching industry calls a victory for family operations and rural communities. The National Cattlemen’s
Clean Fuels Alliance Backs Bipartisan Bill to Open Maritime Markets for U.S. Biofuels

Clean Fuels Alliance America is voicing support for bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding biofuel markets to the maritime sector. The Renewable Fuels for Ocean-Going Vessels Act (S. 881), introduced in March by Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and
Don’t Let Harvest Mark the End of Your Season

If 2025 had a word of the year, it would be “variability.” After favorable conditions around planting, many farmers are now encountering variable rainfall and heat stress as they get ready for harvest, says Brianna Gehrig, retail
Ag Trade Deficit Hit Another Record High in July

The U.S. agricultural trade deficit widened further in July, highlighting the challenge facing President Donald Trump as he vows to reverse the trend. Agricultural exports lagged imports by $4.97 billion in July, a gap 9% wider than
China Soybean Imports at a Record High in August, But Not from U.S.

China imported a record volume of soybeans for August to build a buffer against possible shortages as a protracted trade war with the U.S. — its second-largest supplier — drags on. Bloomberg reports that China, the world’s