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“So great to spend time at West Central FS and see all the incredible work being done to support farmers right here in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District,” said Congressman Eric Sorensen.

As the midterms approach, Farm Journal’s AgVote 2026 series tracks the lawmakers with deep farm roots who won’t return next session — and what their departures could mean for ag policy.

Areas in Northern Iowa that missed storms and bad weather saw enough moisture and heat units to see big potential become a reality this harvest season.

Josh Linville says tight nitrogen supplies, rising demand and global disruptions to sulfur supplies are keeping pressure on fertilizer markets, even if tensions in the Strait of Hormuz ease.

Facing midterm pressure, the White House is combining direct payments with controversial Russian fuel imports—but ag producers and lawmakers warn there is no quick fix for the nation’s refinery crunch.

Rory Peddicord says the supplier program is built to put a cash flow tool in growers’ hands, with a focus on liquidity over equity.

The active ingredient pyroxasulfone, a WSSA group 15, figures in the development of both new products, one of which is a three-way premix.

Meridian Ag Advisor’s Wesley Davis puts data behind 10 puzzles in the 2026 farm economy. Three of them: land values that won’t fall, input costs that won’t ease and a downturn that looks like the 1980s until it doesn’t.

Innvictis Crop Care’s Justin Greer says off-patent chemistry, tighter inventory and a field-level view shape how the company plans for the next season.