Farm labor groups welcomed new DHS guidance clarifying that dairy
operations may qualify for H-2A workers when they can demonstrate a temporary
or seasonal labor need under existing law. The policy arrives as House
lawmakers prepare broader legislation that would permanently expand H-2A
eligibility beyond seasonal agricultural work.
BDHS: Dairies Can Hire H-2A Workers
Keep an eye on the placement and on-feed data in Thursday's Cattle on Feed
report.
BUSDA Cattle on Feed Report Preview
Severe weather has been intense and frequent across the Midwest over the
last 10 days. That continues on Wednesday with a big event forecast.
BAg Weather Forum
Average retail fertilizer prices are mostly lower for the first time since
the first week of February 2026. Five fertilizers are lower in price while
prices for the remaining three fertilizers were slightly higher compared to
last month. Only two fertilizers had a significant move, which DTN designates
as anything 5% or more.
BDTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
A new S&P Global report commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in
Action finds limited growth in biofuel demand could put U.S. farmland under
pressure. It warns that without higher ethanol blends and expanded fuel
markets, millions of acres could shift out of production by 2050.
FStalling E15 Expansion Risks Corn Acres
