DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:07PM CST
Retail fertilizer prices were mixed for the fourth week of January 2026. Five nutrients were slightly lower in price while the other three were slightly higher compared to the previous month. No nutrients were lower or higher a considerable amount, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
Farm Leaders Sound Alarm Over Ag Losses
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 7:35AM CST
A group of farm leaders sent a letter to congressional leaders on Tuesday calling for a series of actions to address the state of the farm economy. The farm leaders also criticized the effect some of the Trump administration's policies are having on farmers and the long-term competitiveness of agriculture.
Ag Groups Press Case on Food for Peace
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:49PM CST
USDA made its first major Food for Peace announcement after taking over the program following the end of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). USDA released details of an agreement to provide up to 215,000 metric tons of commodities to seven countries.
45Z Credit Rules Released by Treasury
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 10:51AM CST
The U.S. Department of Treasury released proposed guidance on the 45Z Clean Fuel Production tax credit and has scheduled a public May 2026 public hearing.