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Over the next year or more, Americans could also see higher food prices due to spiking fertilizer costs, since around 30% of the world’s fertilizer travels through the Strait of Hormuz
An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year.
Farmland prices are expected to decrease from 1% to 5% this year, according to Illinois professional farm managers.
There’s heightened concern across the Corn Belt due to the surge in fertilizer and fuel prices, combined with a volatile commodity market.
Prices were already rising, but the Iran war is accelerating increases as farmers prepare for one of the most expensive planting seasons in years
The National Corn Growers Association recently released a report, “America’s Crop at Risk: The Future of Corn and Family Farms,” illustrating how far U.S. agriculture has come and how urgent action is needed to secure its future
Military action in the Middle East has disrupted critical shipments of fertilizer and oil as farmers head toward planting.
Fishing is in Mike Schafer's blood. The second-generation Fulton business owner has grown his fishery into a worldwide market with most of its catch coming from the mighty river he grew up near.
Agricultural conditions across the Corn Belt are strained in part due to concerns about China’s elimination of soybean purchases and low crop prices, according to a Federal Reserve survey.
Greg Thoren is using a virtual fencing system to graze cattle in various areas of his farm as part of his regenerative agriculture plan for his operation.
Corn and soybeans are planted at the same time on the Henert farm.
The break-even for those in northern Illinois who own the land is $3.30 for corn and $6.75 per bushel for soybeans, while the break-even in a cash-rent scenario are estimated at $4.60 for corn and $11 for soybeans.
With the completion of harvest, farmers, including the Elmer Rahn family, now have time to start examining their data.
Grain and fertilizer prices jumped Thursday, hours after Russian troops launched attacks on cities throughout Ukraine and Russian troops invaded the country.