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Average retail prices for all eight of the major fertilizers are lower compared to one month earlier. Three fertilizers -- MAP, potash and urea -- were significantly lower than a month ago. DTN designates a substantial move as anything 5% or more.

The sugar program persists for the simple reason that the benefits are concentrated in just a few hands, while the losses—although far greater— are so diffuse that the public is largely unaware of them.

Federal, state, and local policy mistakes unnecessarily increase the cost of living for the average American household by $4,440 per year.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Overseas markets provide major revenue for Nebraska’s agricultural sector — about 30% of the state’s annual ag receipts. In 2020, those export sales included $2.3 billion of Nebraska soybeans, $1.2 billion of…

(Chuck Muth) – A recent article by John Beghin on behalf of the American Enterprise Institute resurrects old and debunked arguments for eliminating the current U.S. sugar program of limited tariffs and targeted import quotas. He starts off with the time-worn claim that domestic sugar prices are “around twice the level of world prices” and […]

U.S. agricultural exports hit record levels in fiscal year 2021, but agricultural groups are raising more concerns about the lack of new trade talks. For at least a decade, the U.S. has been slower to reach new trade deals than other countries.

U.S. agricultural exports hit record levels in fiscal year 2021, but agricultural groups are raising more concerns about the lack of new trade talks. For at least a decade, the U.S. has been slower to reach new trade deals than other countries.

Farmers have no shortages of things to worry about, and Reuters reports that a major new concern has joined the list this year: Nitrogen fertilizer is in short supply, and its...