Input Costs & Producer Inflation
Transporting pollinator colonies—primarily honey bee hives—is a major logistical operation in U.S. agriculture. Costs can vary widely depending on distance, fuel prices, labor, and timing.
Diesel has eased for now, but the larger 2026 energy outlook still points to elevated fuel costs.
Rotational grazing can improve pasture use and soil health while helping control feed and drought-related risk.
Bridge payments are helping, but many producers still face losses and tight margins. AEM’s Curt Blades joins us to discuss how the current farm economy is pressuring equipment demand.
Feed demand and premiums drive growth for the crop
Purdue economist Dr. Joana Colussi discussed the U.S. and Brazil’s reliance on imported fertilizers and their impact on global food security amid rising input costs.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins plans a farm visit in Missouri, hinting at a possible fertilizer relief announcement on RFD-TV earlier this week. USDA also restructures its research infrastructure and launches new food-safety centers.
High prices alone may not drive herd expansion.
Cotton may gain demand as polyester costs rise.
Product targets nutrient loss while supporting plant growth