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If you want to plant early this spring, agronomists say to remember that fit soils and good weather are far more important guides to follow than the date on your calendar.
Serving its growers while also thinking about how to remain a high-value partner led to the award.
“We really look at, how do we solve the problem of customer loyalty, where it’s not challenging for the ag retailer to track it, because they’ve got enough on their plate,” says Anna Cardoze, vice president of strategic accounts at Growers.
Research and polling suggests the money will go toward operating costs, paying down debt, and not be eyed for machinery purchases.
Heading into 2026, markets hinge on EPA biofuel rules, global fertilizer supply and acreage shifts. StoneX warns tight inputs, policy delays and weather risk will shape crop prices and farm margins.
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The Federal Communications Commission designation does not prohibit import, sale or use of existing models previously authorized, and drones previously purchased legally can continued to be used.
With trade developments and threatened tariffs causing uncertainty, it has many asking what is the current status for domestic sourcing of fertilizer and what additional tons could be produced stateside.
The team at The University of Missouri Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center (RaFF) reviewed 21 seed vendor financing programs.
Farmers weigh in on the pros and cons of federal aid programs and what they believe is needed to adopt regenerative practices in today’s environment of tight margins.
Another set of estimates have been released to divvy up the $11 million earmarked for eligible row crop producers. Payments range from $21 per acre for barley to a high of $134 per acre for rice.
With the outlook for high input costs and low commodity prices, the impulse for farmers is to cut their spend on products across the board for 2026. There is a more effective approach that will deliver better results and ROI, say Extension field agronomists.
Commodity prices have not kept pace with rising costs, leaving many row crop growers struggling to keep their operations on positive footing headed into the new year.
The Supreme Court is reported to consider a glyphosate case in the coming calendar year.
“We encourage the administration to explore practical credit and lending tools that help farmers access inputs today and pay over time, so retailers can continue serving as trusted advisors while operating on slim margins,” said Richard Gupton, ARA’s SVP of Public Policy and Counsel.
Eight new members join the board. The current chair of ARA is Dave Spears with MKC.
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance says it stands “ready to work with the administration and Congress to advance a meaningful assistance package to support specialty crop growers during this difficult period.”
Paul Neiffer provides an update on SDRP as well as ARC-PLC payments. Plus, are you aware the IRS has released guidance on new bank loan interest deductions? The Farm CPA gives a quick overview of that opportunity, too.
USDA’s Brooke Rollins says the financial details will be unveiled next week. Some groups estimate payments could total in the neighborhood of $12 billion. “There’s people that can really use them. Everyone can use them…but we’re not getting real solutions,” says one Iowa farmer.
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Going into the final weeks of the year, many growers across the country are shouldering significant financial strain from land rent payments, rising input costs, and efforts to stay in business and viable until commodity prices improve.
The best ag retailers aren’t waiting for better conditions–they’re reinventing how they work, lead, and serve their growers.
Matt Hansen of Grower’s Edge says the company’s technology has been a catalyst to change the conversation in ag retail.
The project has two goals: support retail agronomists in their recommendations and support decisions with a focus on return on investment.
Number of bushels per acre is high on their list of priorities, but it’s not necessarily their No. 1 concern going into 2026.
Both products have been registered for use by the EPA, with one of them featuring a novel active ingredient.
The company also announced a transition in leadership for its retail division.
Farmers wanting to hang onto the soil moisture in their fields are struggling to address compaction and ruts where there has been little to no recent rainfall. Anhydrous ammonia applications are also difficult to get sealed in fields where moisture is minimal.