House leaders opted late Wednesday to bring the farm bill to the floor
rather than delay it for at least a week. Republicans are conflicted over E15
provisions in the bill and language about pesticide oversight. Democrats are
more unified against the bill, given last year's cut to food assistance.
FHouse Split Over E15 and Pesticides
Halter has launched direct-to-satellite connectivity for its smart cattle
collars used for virtual fencing. The upgrade expands U.S. beef cattle market
coverage and includes new features like estrus detection and advanced grazing
tools to boost efficiency.
4^Cattle Virtual Fencing Has New Features
All eight major fertilizer prices were higher for the third full week of
April 2026 compared to a month earlier. Six fertilizers were again
significantly more expensive, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. In a
bit of somewhat good news, only one fertilizer was double-digits higher.
BDTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Funds have been building a significant net-long position ahead of a
potential corn market rally. Whether it turns out to be like the 2020 version
is yet to be seen but does need to be on the radar.
BCanada Markets
Highlighting a coordinated push across the Trump administration on
fertilizer challenges, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins on Tuesday held a press
conference with three other Cabinet members, a White House economic adviser and
members of Congress to lay out plans to increase access to fertilizer and lower
prices.
BRollins Lays Out Fertilizer Agenda
