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.
Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were higher than last month for the second week in a row during the third week of February 2026. Only one nutrient, urea, was higher by a considerable amount, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
Farmers for Free Trade has been highlighting the importance of trade deals since the first Trump administration but has ramped up its focus in the past year on protecting the USMCA as well. The group held a discussion on Tuesday about agriculture and the trade deal as Commodity Classic is set to begin.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Friday at the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum that the department is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to examine USDA's statistical data collection, analysis and research.
Add Us To Your Favorites
Follow the steps below to add http://midiowamilling.com to your bookmarks.
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.
BSugar Farmers Face an Import Problem
A mutually beneficial relationship involving trade in canola oil and
renewable diesel or biodiesel should help minimize tariff risks in the upcoming
USMCA negotiations.
7^Canada Markets
Although the market has recently seen a tremendous rally in fed cash
cattle, there is some uneasiness drifting throughout the complex as traders
worry about a potential plant strike in Colorado and as the futures market
nears resistance levels.
BCall the Market
Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were higher than
last month for the second week in a row during the third week of February 2026.
Only one nutrient, urea, was higher by a considerable amount, which DTN
designates as anything 5% or more.
BDTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Just as the Commodity Classic is about to open in San Antonio, Texas, John
Deere is revealing a half-dozen, new high horsepower 8 series tractors, a
dual-product fertilizer system for selected planters, plus a host of technology
enhancements for planters and X9 and S7 combines.
:^New Deere Tractors, Plus Combine, Planter Tech
