Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has signed an executive order temporarily easing transportation regulations to help ensure fertilizer reaches farmers during a critical stretch of the spring planting season. The order, …
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Nationwide Survey: Most Farmers Can’t Afford Fertilizer
by Colton YoungAn 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. The percentage who pre-purchased …
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Retail fertilizer prices are continuing to jump higher but recent increases have become much more pronounced with all 8 major fertilizers more expensive than a month ago. According to prices …
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War Disruptions Put Spotlight and Pressure on Fertilizer Industry
by Colter BrownPressure on the fertilizer industry is mounting as agricultural groups seek relief, with at least one new federal lawsuit against the industry having now been filed and farm groups pressing …
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Key Takeaways American farmers are entering the 2026 spring planting season amid geopolitical tensions involving Iran and nearby Persian Gulf countries, which adds uncertainty to global energy and fertilizer markets. …
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Fertilizer Outlook: Global Risks, Higher Costs, Tighter Margins
by Colter BrownFertilizer costs are having a bigger and bigger impact on farm budgets. In the lead-up to the 2022 crop year, fertilizer prices surged to record highs, driven by tight global supplies, …
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State of Emergency Declared Temporarily Exempting Trucks Carrying Fertilizer from HOS Requirements
by Colter BrownThe Montana Agricultural Business Association (MABA) is pleased that Governor Greg Gianforte has issued an Executive Order exempting hours of service requirements for motor carriers to facilitate and expedite the delivery of fertilizer …
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The Trump administration lowered tariffs on imported potash from 25% to 10% on Thursday and declared a victory for farmers in the process. The move was part of President Trump …
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Utah Rancher’s Innovative Use of Wool Pellets For Sustainable Farming
by Colton YoungCROYDON, UT—Albert Wilde, a sixth-generation Utah sheep rancher and the visionary behind Wild Valley Farms, has innovated a sustainable solution that leverages waste wool to save water and enhance soil …
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A recent decision by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) laid the track for a potential strike by nearly 10,000 rail workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific …
