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Cargill workers approve 5‑year deal; farmers split on fertilizer buys as prices fall
Line on Agriculture
Cargill's Fort Morgan beef processing plant has resolved a three-month labor dispute with a new five-year agreement, allowing operations to resume around August 24th. Meanwhile, farmers are divided on whether to buy fertilizers now or wait due to fluctuating prices.
Field Sampling Technology Allows for Real Time Decisions
Line on Agriculture
Patrick Sanders, Director of Agronomy Enablement at Nutrien, discusses new sensing technology that allows for efficient field sampling and rapid identification of agronomic gaps.
Nitrogen Fixation Products
Farm of the Future
The recent geopolitical challenges have shined a spotlight on how fragile our global fertilizer infrastructure can be.
PNW Fire Restrictions and EU Approves Tariff Suspension
The Agribusiness Update
Statewide fire restrictions remain in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout Oregon and Washington, and the European Union has approved a one-year suspension of tariffs on certain nitrogen fertilizer imports.
New Cotton Varieties and EU Approves Tariff Suspension
The Agribusiness Update
Cotton varieties with built-in color, greater heat resilience, and reduced reliance on water, fertilizers and pesticides will hopefully appeal to consumers, and the European Union has approved a one-year suspension of tariffs on certain nitrogen fertilizer imports.
Latest Crop Trial Is Out of This World
California Ag Today
NASA astronauts are studying plant growth in space as scientists prepare for longer missions beyond Earth.
Watering Alfalfa in Space
Southeast Regional Ag News
The latest research aboard the International Space Station blends agriculture and space exploration.
Fertilizer challenges
Idaho Ag Today
Producers and others in the ag sector have expressed concerns about having enough fertilizer in a timely manner to apply.
Ag Groups Happy with Farm Bill and More Tariffs Concerning
The Agribusiness Update
The House of Representatives passed the 2026 Farm Bill and ag groups are expressing their appreciation, and new efforts by the Trump administration to impose import tariffs are drawing concern across the ag industry.
USDA Announces an All-Government Approach to Help Handle Fertilizer Issues
Line on Agriculture
The USDA is addressing rising fertilizer prices, which are particularly problematic for farmers as planting season begins. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins outlines a multi-faceted government effort to increase production and stabilize supply.
Biological Nitrogen Fixation Products
Farm of the Future
The recent geopolitical challenges have shined a spotlight on how fragile our global fertilizer infrastructure can be. As prices have spiked, it’s natural to look for alternatives.
Removing synthetic fertilizers
Idaho Ag Today
Two companies have teamed up to develop a range of combined biotechnologies that will reduce the need for synthetic fertilizers in commercial agriculture.
Priming The Soil
Farm of the Future
John Kempf discusses a few factors that are key to promoting nitrogen fixation in the fall and winter.
Building Organic Matter in the Winter Months
Farm of the Future
Soil biology has slowed, but it's still active. With the right systems it can be fixing nitrogen.
Lime study
Idaho Ag Today
UI liming research provides guidance for eastern, northern Idaho farmers
Cover crops
Idaho Ag Today
UI Extension study shows promise for raising, grazing cover crops after grain harvest.
Lightning machine
Idaho Ag Today
Devon Zenner and Eric Hasselstrom are two growers who are trying a new technology called Green Lightning to increase crop yields and benefit soil.
Fertilizer Prices Rise Again, Squeezing Farm Margins
California Ag Today
American Farm Bureau’s Market Intel says costs are climbing into 2026, leaving row crop producers with thinner margins.
Volatile Fertilizer Markets Challenge 2026 Farm Budgets
Southeast Regional Ag News
Market Intel from the American Farm Bureau warns of higher costs and tighter row crop margins heading into next year.
Fertilizer Availabity Impacted by Geopolitics
Line on Agriculture
The Russia-Ukraine conflict continue to hinder fertilizer sourcing for US growers.