A string of explosions, fires, and accidents at US oil refineries and energy facilities in recent months has raised concerns among industry watchers, local communities, and online commentators. With gasoline prices already…
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This Could Be the Biggest Week for Grains in a Long Time
Grain markets are gearing up for what could prove to be one of the most consequential weeks in recent memory. As of Monday, a trio of high-impact events looms that could reshape…
Fertilizer Giants Cash In on Conflict While American Farmers Face the Squeeze
Fertilizer companies are posting strong gains as global events drive up prices, leaving many U.S. farmers to absorb higher costs at a vulnerable time. CF Industries and Nutrien both reported roughly 20…
The K-Shaped Harvest: How Elites Prosper While Rural America Gets Plowed Under
Rural Americans and what remains of the middle class are getting squeezed like never before. Meanwhile, the small group pulling the economic strings enjoys record gains. This is not some natural market…
US Row Crop Acreage Declines in 2026 as Farmers Prioritize Survival Over Expansion
US row crop planted acres are contracting in 2026. According to the USDA’s Prospective Plantings report released March 31, farmers intend to seed 95.3 million acres of corn, a 3 percent drop…
Profits Could Swing Big As Farmers Ditch Corn for Massive Soybean Surge
U.S. farmers are signaling a notable shift toward soybeans for the 2026 planting season. Recent surveys indicate soybean plantings could rise about 6 percent from 2025 levels to around 86 million acres….
Australian Farmers Brace for Fertilizer Crisis as Iran War Collides with Mysterious Plant Shutdown
Australian farmers are staring down a severe fertilizer shortage that threatens to hammer crop yields at the worst possible moment. The ongoing war with Iran has already slashed imports of vital urea…
Row Crop Commodities Could Rocket Higher in 2026 Due to Sustainable Fuels Legislation and Middle East Turmoil
Soybean futures have pushed decisively above the $12 per bushel mark, while corn prices continue to edge higher in early trading. With fresh momentum building around sustainable fuels legislation, the row crop…
Will There Be Tariff Refunds for American Ag Businesses?
In a significant development for American agriculture, Senate Democrats are pressing the Trump administration to refund billions in tariffs deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. The ruling struck down President Trump’s use…
Mounting Uncertainty Over Tariffs, Farm Bill Delays Leaves Farmers Struggling to Plan for 2026 Season
Farmers heading into spring preparations for the 2026 crop year face a familiar and deeply frustrating obstacle, with Washington politics that refuse to deliver clear, consistent direction. With planting decisions, input purchases,…