The U.S. premium: Why American farmers pay more for crop inputs than Brazilian growers
The U.S. ag economy continues to grapple with high input costs, putting pressure on sustainability and technology investments
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Trump signs order to temporary lift duties on Moroccan fertilizer imports
Can cutting fertilizer tariffs be enough to help farmers manage rising input costs?
‘Trump speed,’ How the U.S. government is trying to reduce fertilizer prices
The White House and Congress are working together on a number of efforts to boost domestic production of fertilizers as farmers struggle to keep up with higher input costs
Farmer sentiment sours on input costs increases, Iran war concerns
Farmers are feeling the pinch from higher fertilizer and input prices, driven in part from Iran war-induced volatility
Feed market analysis: Alltech releases 2026 Agri-Food Outlook, highlighting production trends
China beats the U.S. in feed production, while Brazil is the third-largest feed producer
Why fertilizer prices could remain high into 2027
Farmers around the world are feeling the impact of the Iran war in higher fertilizer prices – which could remain elevated even after a peace deal
‘Things are not good,’ Rabobank analyst gives the U.S. ag economy a pulse check
The U.S. farm economy continues to navigate a complex set of challenges in 2026, but do not count the country’s ag sector out just yet
Unpacking fertiliser volatility: Why farmers might see more price clarity in 2026
Ag professionals discussed the challenges farmers faced when buying crop inputs, like fertiliser, and why some relief might be coming in 2026
USDA reveals 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment, plan to buy $80m in specialty crops
The USDA shared details on the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage program and plans to purchase specialty crops for food banks
U.S. farmers worry about trade uncertainty, Brazil competition, Purdue reports
U.S. farmer sentiment on the ag economy slipped slightly in Dec. 2025, but most producers think the country is on the right track, including with tariffs