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Russian Wheat Export Capability Hindered

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Ukraine says a series of drone strikes has forced Russia to suspend shipping through the Sea of Azov, disrupting a key export route for oil, grain and other commodities. Ukrainian officials say dozens of vessels have been targeted in recent…

Debate Grows Over Fertilizer Tariffs

Published April 7, 2026

A federal review of phosphate fertilizer duties is underway, with implications for input costs. The U.S. government is evaluating tariffs on imports from Morocco and Russia that have been in place since 2021. Companies like Mosaic and Simplot support keeping…

NAWG Targets Phosphate Import Restrictions

Published April 1, 2026

The National Association of Wheat Growers is calling on federal regulators to remove countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and Russia, arguing the policy is increasing costs for U.S. farmers. NAWG says fertilizer makes up about 38 percent of…

Trade Policies Tighten Fertilizer Supply

Published April 1, 2026

Fertilizer is emerging as a key pressure point for agriculture, with new trade analysis showing supply risks are being driven as much by policy decisions as global market forces. A report from the Office of the United States Trade Representative…

Energy and Ag Key in U.S.-China Talks

Published March 6, 2026

Trade negotiations between the United States and China could include several major energy and agriculture issues ahead of a potential summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. U.S. officials are reportedly considering asking China to reduce purchases…

Wiesemeyer: Specialty Crops Still Need More Aid

Published January 19, 2026

The House approved a package of funding bills to avoid a government shutdown. It's now up to the Senate to act by Friday. The chance of another government shutdown is up after the shooting death by a federal officer over…

Higher Than Normal Fall Fertilizer Demand

Published October 7, 2025

Given the crop mix, the demand for nitrogen is expected to be high for the 2026 crop year. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville expects farmers to lean into the cheapest route forward, which has been anhydrous ammonia on…

Yellow-Seeded Canola Shows Promise in Heat and Drought

Published June 26, 2025

Yellow-seeded canola is nearly identical to black seeded canola, except for its greater tolerance to heat and drier conditions. BASF U.S. Canola Agronomy Lead Marc Hoobler says it’s all goes back to genetics and where it was originally developed. "It…

Fertilizer Markets Disrupted by Geopolitical Tensions

Published June 19, 2025

Global strife is impacting fertilizer supplies. "Ukraine made an attack on major Russian nitrogen production facilities," said StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville. "Qatar sits in the Persian Gulf, near Iran. Iran, of course, their production is offline because…

Ceasefire Includes Black Sea Grain Deal

Published March 25, 2025

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a ceasefire. Agriculture was included in the negotiations between the United States and Russia. The White House reports the U.S. will help restore Russia’s access to the world market for agricultural and fertilizer exports.…

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Articles tagged under: Russia

Russian Wheat Export Capability Hindered

Debate Grows Over Fertilizer Tariffs

NAWG Targets Phosphate Import Restrictions

Trade Policies Tighten Fertilizer Supply

Energy and Ag Key in U.S.-China Talks

Wiesemeyer: Specialty Crops Still Need More Aid

Higher Than Normal Fall Fertilizer Demand

Yellow-Seeded Canola Shows Promise in Heat and Drought

Fertilizer Markets Disrupted by Geopolitical Tensions

Ceasefire Includes Black Sea Grain Deal

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