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Crude Prices Surge

Published April 6, 2026

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he would target Iranian power plants and other infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t open by tomorrow. Brent crude oil prices rose to almost $112 per barrel on that news. West Texas…

Trump Defends Iran Military Action

Published April 2, 2026

President Donald Trump is defending U.S. military action against Iran, saying the operation is necessary to stabilize energy markets and protect national security. In a televised address, Trump blamed recent increases in gasoline prices on Iranian attacks targeting oil tankers…

War Squeezing U.S. Farm Profits

Published April 1, 2026

U.S. farmers continue to feel the sting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Chief Economist Gbenga Ajilore says the closure is pressuring fertilizer markets. "One of the inputs, especially with nitrogen fertilizer,…

Finstad Pushes Fertilizer Transparency Bill

Published March 26, 2026

Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad is backing new legislation aimed at giving farmers better insight into fertilizer costs, a growing concern as volatility continues across global markets. Finstad joined South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson in introducing the Fertilizer Transparency Act, which…

Iran Conflict Hits Farm Economy

Published March 26, 2026

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says the conflict in the Middle East is intensifying financial pressure on farmers, particularly through rising fuel and fertilizer costs. Smith says higher energy prices are directly impacting production expenses. “If fuel prices go up as…

Jones Act Waiver Boosts Fertilizer Movement

Published March 21, 2026

The Fertilizer Institute is praising the Trump Administration for temporarily suspending the Jones Act, a move aimed at improving the flow of fertilizer across the United States. Ongoing disruptions tied to the conflict in the Middle East and the closure…

Allies Agree to Assist U.S. in Reopening the Strait

Published March 20, 2026

Canada, Japan and some European countries are now ready to assist the United States in opening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. In a joint statement, these countries called on Iran to end its threats, drone and missile attacks,…

U.S. Fertilizer Market Faces Pressure from Global Conditions

Published March 18, 2026

The Iran conflict continues to impact trade and energy markets. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says the global crop nutrition market is also being influenced. "When you look at manufacturers like India, a lot of their production is…

Oil Execs Meet with Trump Officials

Published March 16, 2026

The leadership from Exxon Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips and other major oil companies met with Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, highlighting concerns about the Iran war and the impact on oil prices. The Wall Street Journal reports…

Trump Seeks Help Securing Strait of Hormuz

Published March 16, 2026

President Donald Trump says the United States is working with other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz so commercial shipping can move safely through one of the world’s most important energy routes. Trump said keeping the narrow shipping…

Articles tagged under: Strait of Hormuz

Crude Prices Surge

Trump Defends Iran Military Action

War Squeezing U.S. Farm Profits

Finstad Pushes Fertilizer Transparency Bill

Iran Conflict Hits Farm Economy

Jones Act Waiver Boosts Fertilizer Movement

Allies Agree to Assist U.S. in Reopening the Strait

U.S. Fertilizer Market Faces Pressure from Global Conditions

Oil Execs Meet with Trump Officials

Trump Seeks Help Securing Strait of Hormuz

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