USDA Projects Lower Net Farm Income
Thursday, February 5, 2026 11:51AM CST
Net farm income, defined by USDA as a broad measure of profits, is expected to decline by $4.1 billion, when adjusted for inflation, or about 2.6% lower in 2026 compared to last year. The largest increase in income for crop producers will come from an injection of government payments. USDA also projects slightly lower expenses for crop producers in 2026.
DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:07PM CST
Retail fertilizer prices were mixed for the fourth week of January 2026. Five nutrients were slightly lower in price while the other three were slightly higher compared to the previous month. No nutrients were lower or higher a considerable amount, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
Farm Leaders Sound Alarm Over Ag Losses
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 7:35AM CST
A group of farm leaders sent a letter to congressional leaders on Tuesday calling for a series of actions to address the state of the farm economy. The farm leaders also criticized the effect some of the Trump administration's policies are having on farmers and the long-term competitiveness of agriculture.
Ag Groups Press Case on Food for Peace
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 4:49PM CST
USDA made its first major Food for Peace announcement after taking over the program following the end of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). USDA released details of an agreement to provide up to 215,000 metric tons of commodities to seven countries.
