Joshua Baethge

Justice Department probes fertilizer giants as farmers face rising costs. Corn growers demand action on price hikes and market concentration issues.

Fuel prices surge 25% and fertilizer exports stall as Trump administration weighs tariff relief and emergency measures for farmers.

Ag Policy Podcast: With fertilizer shipments stranded, farmers worldwide scramble to secure alternative supplies as prices soar and shortages loom.

A brief ceasefire and partial Hormuz reopening ease panic, but shipping risks, delays and high prices mean the global fertilizer crunch isn’t ending soon.

The legislation passed 224-200 after heated debate, but critics argue it ignores high costs, tariffs and the need for direct aid to producers.

May 12 hearing is latest effort to address growing fertilizer crisis as Strait of Hormuz stalemate continues.

Bipartisan legislation aims to end temporary waivers and boost corn demand. Smith says 97% of vehicles can use E15.

Farmers struggle with rising costs and feel unheard in Washington as input prices and policy concerns grow.

USDA secretary expects production capacity to increase by nearly 4 million metric tons annually.

The Federal Trade Commission opens an industrywide investigation into rising fertilizer costs as farmers face mounting input prices.