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Senate Hearing Focuses on Nitrate Impact

Published April 8, 2026

In St. Paul, the Senate Environment Committee hosted an oversight hearing regarding the environmental and health impacts of nitrates on Tuesday. Retired Mayo physician Dr. Aleta Borrud testified about health risks."The risk for cancer, as I think you saw in…
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Fertilizer Fears Intensify for ’27

Published April 8, 2026

As the global situation intensifies, farmers are increasingly anxious about fertilizer pricing and availability, particularly for the 2027 crop year. A new study from the National Corn Growers Association found the concerns go beyond this spring season. For every farmer…
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Oil Prices Drop After Iran Ceasefire

Published April 8, 2026

Oil prices dropped sharply after President Donald Trump agreed to pause military action against Iran for two weeks in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the situation remains highly fluid with significant stakes for…
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Schurr Resigns From CHS Board

Published April 7, 2026

Former CHS Board Chair Dan Schurr has resigned his position on the CHS board and accepted a seat on the Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company board of directors. Schurr was elected to the CHS board 20 years ago and served as…
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Fertilizer Could Feel the Impact of the Iranian War into ’27

Published April 7, 2026

According to CoBank Lead Economist for Farm Supply and Biofuels, Jacqui Fatka, the impact on the fertilizer market from the Iranian war depends on the timing and duration of this conflict. "This isn't just a re-shifting of supplies in the fertilizer…
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Interim Leadership in Place at WQC

Published April 7, 2026

With the retirement of Dave Green as Executive Vice President at the end of February, the Wheat Quality Council has an interim leadership structure in place. A proposal was accepted from the Kansas Wheat Commission and consultant Sean Finnie, while…
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