Input Costs & Producer Inflation

More consistent yields and fewer variables have made corn a safer option for some producers this season.
Huma’s Fred Nichols explains what humates are, where they come from, and how farmers can incorporate them into their soil health programs.
Sen. John Hoeven says the committee expects to have the votes needed to move the legislation forward.
Changes in rail rates and expanded crush capacity could reshape soybean basis and marketing opportunities across producing regions.
Recent earnings show farmers continuing to invest in crop inputs while remaining cautious about major equipment purchases.
Farmers are balancing weaker yields with higher fuel and fertilizer costs.
Farmers should monitor the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger and conditions along the Mississippi River and Panama Canal as they plan for harvest.
Analysts are watching global oil flows as demand increases.
Anhydrous prices are still 27 percent higher than a year ago.
The return of Moroccan phosphate adds another fertilizer supply source ahead of fall application.