Tariffs Affect Fertilizer Imports
Thursday, February 26, 2026 3:48PM CST
While fertilizer imports into the U.S. were exempt from the various tariffs instituted in 2025, the tariffs appear to have influenced nutrient imports negatively in the second half of the year. In a webinar presented by The Fertilizer Institute, TFI staff discussed the tariffs, what happened in the fertilizer industry in 2025, and what the industry could see in 2026.
Year-Round E15 Bill Still in Limbo
Thursday, February 26, 2026 11:46AM CST
A congressional deadline for year-round E15 legislation passed without action, as biofuels industry leaders at the National Ethanol Conference urged lawmakers to quickly complete a bill.
Bridge Payments Help, But Pain Persists
Thursday, February 26, 2026 8:26AM CST
The frustration levels are high as farmers are moving into their fourth year of a continued cycle of low commodity prices and stubbornly high input costs. Ag leaders note there are no silver bullets for managing through the downturn. A USDA official noted the Farmer Bridge Assistance program has already received 35,000 applications for aid this week.
Sugar Farmers Face an Import Problem
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:06PM CST
There's a global oversupply of sugar that has left prices so low it makes more sense for users to import sugar. The industry also faces slowing demand because of GLP drugs. The world price for raw sugar is now 14 cents per pound, half of what it was a year ago.
