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Progress Being Made

Published May 25, 2026

Progress is being made on a deal to end the U.S.-Iranian conflict. Both sides agree they two sides have an understanding on many issues. However, Iranian officials warn an agreement is not in the immediate cards. On Truth Social, President…

Administration Eyes Fuel Relief

Published May 11, 2026

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the Trump administration is considering additional measures to help lower fuel prices, including a possible suspension of the federal gas tax. Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Wright said the administration supports efforts to reduce…

White House Introduces Plan to Ease Shipping Crisis

Published May 4, 2026

President Donald Trump says the U.S. is stepping in to help move stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, launching a new effort called 'Project Freedom' to ease a growing global shipping crisis. The plan focuses on coordinating safe…

Fertilizer Supply Concerns Grow

Published May 4, 2026

Global tensions are creating new uncertainty in fertilizer markets. The Fertilizer Institute's President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch says disruptions tied to the Middle East are already impacting global pricing and availability. “You’ve got sulfur, which is really constrained behind the…

Iran Offers New Proposal

Published April 27, 2026

A new proposal is on the table to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is reportedly seeking an end to the war and reopening this critical shipping lane, but wants to postpone nuclear negotiations to a later date. President Trump…

Shipping Channel Remains Closed

Published April 19, 2026

Iran has shutdown the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic again. President Trump declared the waterway was ‘completely open and ready for business’ on Friday, but that changed by Saturday morning. Iran blames the continuing U.S. blockade of the shipping…

Farm Relief Remains on the Table

Published April 17, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital link in the fertilizer supply chains. “We’ve got about 35 percent of the urea, and about 40 percent of the processed phosphates that go through the Strait of Hormuz," explains Randy Russell, president/CEO,…

High Fertilizer Costs Pushing Some Farmers Toward Soybean Acres

Published April 17, 2026

The current economic landscape has many farmers shifting acres to soybeans this spring. Agvise Soil Scientist John Breker says there are some things to consider when making this move. "With nitrogen fertilizer prices where they are, more people are thinking…

Strait Delays Could Keep Global Fertilizer Flows in Limbo for Months

Published April 17, 2026

The Conflict with Iran continues to drag on, weighing heavily on global fertilizer markets. NDSU Associate Research Professor Shawn Arita says even with the announcement of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, it could still take weeks to months to clear…

Hormuz Tensions Cloud China Trade Outlook

Published April 15, 2026

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is adding uncertainty to U.S.-China trade talks, with potential impacts on agricultural exports. StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says the ongoing conflict could delay negotiations and limit soybean opportunities in the near…

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Progress Being Made

Administration Eyes Fuel Relief

White House Introduces Plan to Ease Shipping Crisis

Fertilizer Supply Concerns Grow

Iran Offers New Proposal

Shipping Channel Remains Closed

Farm Relief Remains on the Table

High Fertilizer Costs Pushing Some Farmers Toward Soybean Acres

Strait Delays Could Keep Global Fertilizer Flows in Limbo for Months

Hormuz Tensions Cloud China Trade Outlook

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