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Fertilizer Imports at Risk as Hormuz Shuts Down

Published March 4, 2026

Escalating tensions between the US and Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, adding immense pressure to global fertilizer markets. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville says it’s bad timing for farmers as they get…

Shipping Risks Could Tighten Fertilizer Supplies

Published February 18, 2026

Increased tensions with Iran are putting more pressure on global fertilizer exports. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville says that with all the fertilizer exports that move through the region, losing access to it would be a big blow…

Higher Corn Demand for Ethanol Production

Published December 12, 2025

Ethanol producers used 476.4 million bushels of corn in October, an increase from 435.4 million in September and 463.6 million a year ago, according to the USDA. The agency also reports a recent dip in sorghum use at ethanol plants,…

Farmers Welcome Lower Costs as Key Fertilizers Exempt from Tariffs

Published November 20, 2025

Farmers received some more much-needed good news with the announcement that major fertilizers will be immune to tariff rates going forward. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville says the news only affects urea and phosphate, but is good for…

Brazil Crop Estimates Increase

Published November 4, 2025

Brazilian crop production is trending higher than earlier projections. StoneX says its latest customer survey suggests soybean output for the 2025/26 season could reach 178.9 million metric tons, compared to USDA’s current estimate of 175 million. Corn production is also…

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…

Private Firm Sees Small Drop in Corn Yield

Published October 3, 2025

StoneX has released its latest crop production estimate. It is forecasting average corn yields at 185.9 bushels per acre. That’s down from USDA’s latest estimate of 186.7 bushels. StoneX bumped its soybean estimate up to 53.9 bushels per acre, up…

Global Uncertainty Keeps Fertilizer Prices Elevated

Published September 19, 2025

StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says global instability continues to shake up the fertilizer market, resulting in high prices at a time when farmers are starting to plan out their fall applications. "That's where a lot of frustration…

StoneX Reinforces USDA Crop Forecast

Published September 8, 2025

Assuming a normal frost date, StoneX is forecasting corn production at 16.5 billion bushel corn crop and a 4.2 billion bushel soybean crop. The average corn yield is estimated at 186.9 bushels per acre, and the average soybean yield is…

StoneX Acquires MT Firm

Published September 4, 2025

StoneX Commodity Solutions has a Montana-based meat-trading company called Right Corporation. The acquisition allows StoneX to offer additional pricing services and financial hedges of meat products.

Articles tagged under: StoneX

Fertilizer Imports at Risk as Hormuz Shuts Down

Shipping Risks Could Tighten Fertilizer Supplies

Higher Corn Demand for Ethanol Production

Farmers Welcome Lower Costs as Key Fertilizers Exempt from Tariffs

Brazil Crop Estimates Increase

Higher Than Normal Fall Fertilizer Demand

Private Firm Sees Small Drop in Corn Yield

Global Uncertainty Keeps Fertilizer Prices Elevated

StoneX Reinforces USDA Crop Forecast

StoneX Acquires MT Firm

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