EV battery production adding pressure to global phosphate supply

The CEO of phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos says the rise in popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is a contributing factor in the increase farmers are seeing in phosphate prices. David Delaney says the mineral is crucial to the production of lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) batteries. “If you’re making phosphoric acid, you need phosphate rock, and through…Continue Reading

Callahan tells senators trade fairness and market access are top ag priorities

President Trump’s nominee for chief ag negotiator within the Office of the Trade Representative says increasing market access for farmers and breaking down trade barriers are her top priorities. During a confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Julie Callahan said American agriculture is under great stress. “Farmers and ranchers rely on export markets to…Continue Reading

The National FFA Convention and Expo will stay in Indianapolis through 2040

Indianapolis will remain home to the National FFA Convention through 2040. Cheryl Zimmerman is the executive secretary for the National FFA Organization. “The city of Indianapolis has the venues capable of accommodating our guests and strategies to involve the local community,” she says. “The National FFA Organization and board of directors believes Indianapolis is an ideal…Continue Reading

High winds threaten unharvested corn, raise fire risks

An ag meteorologist says high winds in parts of the Midwest could impact some of the U.S. corn crop that has yet to be harvested. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says damage is likely limited to fields that had standability issues before harvest.  “Right now, I haven’t heard of any of that,…Continue Reading

China buys U.S. soybeans ahead of Trump meeting

A commodity market analyst says China has made its first purchase of U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the sale comes ahead of President Trump’s meeting with China’s president on Thursday. “We hear they bought three cargoes at 180,000 metric tons,” he said. “It’s token business and more of a…Continue Reading

DEKALB® and Asgrow® New Products for 2026

The DEKALB® and Asgrow® seed brands are launching 43 new products for 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB Brand Manager Jamie Horton and Asgrow Brand Manager Brittany Eubank discuss how exclusive genetics and advanced trait protection help farmers maximize performance in their fields. The post DEKALB® and Asgrow® New Products for 2026…Continue Reading

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