WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD NEWS) — Fertilizer costs remain a major concern for farmers, as global conflict and trade policies continue to drive prices higher.
Jamie Kress, an Idaho row crop farmer and president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, joined us on Friday’s Market Day Report to discuss the challenges facing producers.
In her interview with RFD News, Kress explained how countervailing duties on phosphate imports have increased fertilizer costs over time, placing added financial pressure on wheat growers, and outlined contributing factors, including global supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions.
Kress discussed how rising input costs are influencing crop decisions and the broader ripple effects across agriculture. She also weighed in on the administration’s consideration of suspending duties on Moroccan phosphate, noting it could provide some relief if implemented.
Finally, Kress shared her outlook for the future and offered insight into the current conditions on her farm in Idaho.
As the strike at a JBS facility in Colorado continues, the National Right to Work Foundation is encouraging some employees to consider returning to work. The group says not all workers on strike may want to participate and urges those who choose to cross the picket line to resign from their union memberships.
March 19, 2026 01:49 PM
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Dr. Jeffrey Gold discuss nutrition challenges in rural communities, barriers to healthy food access, and ways to improve dietary outcomes this week on Rural Health Matters.
March 19, 2026 01:34 PM
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At the Port of Brownsville, shrimpers are facing rising operating costs and increased competition, but many shrimp producers and local lawmakers remain optimistic about the industry’s future.
March 19, 2026 01:22 PM
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Higher prices are bringing relief to markets, but rising input costs are putting pressure on the producers.
March 19, 2026 12:59 PM
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Governor Jim Pillen joined us to share the latest on the Nebraska wildfires, discuss relief efforts, and outline considerations for producers navigating the ongoing situation.
March 19, 2026 12:51 PM
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Bryan Combs with USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service breaks down new farmland data from the TOTAL survey, highlights key findings, and potential impacts for the ag sector. ASFMRA’s David Klein also shares how those trends are reflected in the current farmland market, especially in the Midwest.
March 18, 2026 04:55 PM
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