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As Canada and the United States continue to navigate trade disputes, the review offers farm groups an opportunity to argue for preserving access to integrated North American agricultural markets.
Oxford Economics points to input costs and climate-related losses as key pressures.
StoneX Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville discusses global supply pressures, fertilizer price volatility, and purchasing strategies for farmers preparing for fall applications and the 2027 growing season.
U.S.-Mexico tariff talks have stalled over autos, steel, and aluminum, raising concerns about trade certainty and access for American agricultural exports.
Disruptions in Russia and the Middle East cut diesel exports by 1.3 million barrels a day last month.
Farm Bureau economist Bernt Nelson explores the growing use of drones in global agriculture, expanding field applications, and opportunities for rural businesses.
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney discusses concerns equipment manufacturers raised during meetings with Canadian lawmakers in Ottawa.
U.S.-China trade separation has accelerated since 2025, while broader geopolitical trade fragmentation has stabilized, the WTO said in its latest outlook.
Frontier Futures broker Adam Knosalla says USDA’s higher corn estimates reflected more harvest information replacing earlier trend-based assumptions.
Global food insecurity is projected to decline over the next decade as incomes rise and food price inflation eases, though regional challenges will persist.
Mexico is a crucial market for Washington apples, and a recent anti-dumping case adds another trade hurdle as USMCA talks continue.
Tight global sulfur supplies and high production costs are pressuring phosphate markets.
China is using more wheat for livestock feed, putting it in greater competition with corn.
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney discusses the latest AEM equipment sales figures and the financial pressures affecting machinery purchases in the United States and Canada.
Saydee Longhurst’s story shows how farmers and advocates can connect consumers with agriculture, share farm life, and introduce young people to industry careers.
President Donald Trump says Russia will supply millions of tons of diesel fuel to global markets in a deal he expects to lower prices for farmers, ranchers, and truckers.
Continuing Coverage: War in Ukraine
USDA says a historically small U.S. wheat crop is tightening ending stocks as extreme heat hits European production and war disrupts Black Sea exports.
The Black Sea is a major export route for wheat, corn, and other agricultural commodities. Recent attacks, however, are disrupting exports from Russia and Ukraine.
Lewis Williamson discusses the latest USDA Crop Progress report, weather, Black Sea exports, tariffs, and other factors shaping corn and soybean markets this summer.
Continuing Coverage: Immigration
H-2A employers should watch for a new federal wage methodology and possible backpay requirements following the court ruling.
Processing delays can back cattle up through feedyards and increase costs for producers.
Roger McEowen discusses the federal court ruling on H-2A wage rates and its implications for agricultural employers.
Business News: Trade
Imports & Exports
USDA forecasts record U.S. canola production at 5.4 billion pounds for 2026/27 as farmers expand acreage to meet stronger demand from food and biofuel markets.
The White House says a new agreement could eliminate the U.S. trade deficit with Mexico.
Texas Cattle Feeders Association says the extended closure took a toll on the state’s cattle industry.