The Justice Department stated in a news release that Bayer agreed to
remove potentially anticompetitive provisions from its seed loyalty program.
DOJ stated the agreement came as part of the Antitrust Division's investigation
into corn and soybean seed markets.
BDOJ Bayer Adjusts Loyalty Program
All eight major fertilizers logged slightly higher prices for the second
full week of May 2026 compared to a month earlier. However, no fertilizer had a
considerable price increase for the first time in 13 weeks. That takes us back
to the first week of February 2026.
BDTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Family farms and ranches face substantial risks. Building resilience
requires valuing family bonds over business preservation, exploring all options
openly, reframing difficulties positively and maintaining realistic optimism
while confronting harsh realities.
BFamily Business Matters
Wildfires driven by extreme drought have burned over 120,000 acres in
southwest Kansas, threatening livestock and grazing land. Ranchers,
veterinarians and community foundations are coordinating relief efforts.
BSW Kansas Wildfires Char 120K Acres
Soil moisture stands to offer both short- and long-term benefits for row
crops.
BAg Weather Forum
