For the third week in a row, six of the eight major fertilizers are lower
compared to last month with the remaining two nutrients being slightly higher.
However, no fertilizer had a sizeable price move in either direction. DTN
designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.
BDTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
New Mexico officials are preparing to reopen the Santa Teresa cattle
crossing as USDA evaluates phased border reopenings tied to New World screwworm
concerns, according to the state's top ag official.
7^NM Prepares for Santa Teresa Reopening
Yield comes in all shapes and sizes. Whether a hybrid produces a fixed ear
or one that flexes by girth, length or kernel depth, the ultimate goal remains
the same for corn breeders.
BBlueprint for Growth
Farmers and agricultural groups are pressing senators to advance the farm
bill as Republicans prepare for another committee vote Wednesday, while SNAP
provisions remain a major obstacle to final passage.
BFarmers Make Final Farm Bill Push
Reality TV star and Missouri farmer Steven A. McBee Sr. was released early
from federal prison after a crop insurance fraud conviction, as a related
asset-transfer lawsuit continues.
4^McBee Freed More Than 1 Year Early