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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,…

Klobuchar Targets Rising Fertilizer Costs

Published April 7, 2026

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is pushing for action on rising fertilizer costs. Following a visit with farmers and ag leaders in Cannon Falls, Klobuchar said a combination of tariffs, the global conflict with Iran, and supply chain challenges is driving…

Stagflation Expected to Persist

Published December 30, 2025

AgriBusiness Global has released its annual forecast for factors expected to influence agriculture in 2026. The report predicts that input prices will remain flat or rise as suppliers compete for a smaller pool of farm purchases. China’s ongoing economic pressures,…

CHS Doubles Down on Supply Chain Efficiency

Published December 7, 2025

CHS is undertaking a major shift toward a more integrated and efficient supply chain, aiming to cut costs and strengthen global market access for its farmer-owners. Executive Vice President of Ag Retail, Distribution, and Transportation Rick Dusek said the company…

Rail Shippers Focus on Sustainability and Technological Advancements

Published July 6, 2024

The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers annual summer meeting is being held in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin this week. First Vice President Steve Blinn says the meeting will focus on the impact of technological advancements on the supply chain and transportation…

Supply Chain Transparency Sought

Published January 31, 2024

The attacks by Houthi rebels on the Red Sea have resulted in major ocean carriers rerouting around the southern tip of Africa, adding time and cost to global shipments. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson was part of the House Transportation…

Supply Chain Improvements

Published March 5, 2023

The supply chain headaches should be reduced in the season ahead. CHS Executive Vice President of Country Operations Rick Dusek does not expect significant problems in securing crop protection products. It feels like the supply will be pretty good. That's…

Supply Chain for 2023 Restored

Published February 6, 2023

Mark Ramsey, who leads MR Ag Consulting, is excited to see logistical issues worked out in 2023 after the recent supply chain struggles. “Things have finally progressed to where we’re able to get what we need when we want it.”…

#3: Supply Chain Challenges

Published January 2, 2023

Supply chain shortages have affected every aspect of agriculture. Steel shortages, labor issues and transportation challenges were in place before the pandemic began. Those problems only intensified this past year. The timeline between ordering a new tractor and when it…

Supply Chain Bill Introduced

Published December 14, 2022

Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio and California Democratic Representative Ro Khanna have introduced legislation demanding cabinet-level agencies identify weaknesses in the U.S. supply chain. USDA would be part of that process. The bill also calls for federal financing programs to…

Articles tagged under: supply chain

Farm Relief Remains on the Table

Klobuchar Targets Rising Fertilizer Costs

Stagflation Expected to Persist

CHS Doubles Down on Supply Chain Efficiency

Rail Shippers Focus on Sustainability and Technological Advancements

Supply Chain Transparency Sought

Supply Chain Improvements

Supply Chain for 2023 Restored

#3: Supply Chain Challenges

Supply Chain Bill Introduced

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