DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 2:28PM CDT
Four of the eight major fertilizers were higher in price compared to last month. For the first time in nine weeks, a fertilizer had a considerable price move. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more. MAP was 6% more expensive compared to last month and had an average price of $895/ton.
USDA Weekly Crop Progress Report
Monday, August 18, 2025 3:56PM CDT
Corn was rated 71% in good-to-excellent condition, and soybeans were rated 68% in good-to-excellent condition as of Sunday, Aug. 17. Winter wheat harvest reached 94% complete.
CA Defies Trump on EV Truck Mandate
Monday, August 18, 2025 1:51PM CDT
The Trump administration intervened in two federal lawsuits alleging California illegally continues enforcing electric heavy-duty truck emission mandates despite Congress officially voiding required EPA waivers.
USDA Invests $850M in NWS Fight
Monday, August 18, 2025 12:45PM CDT
Agriculture Secretary Rollins announced an $850 million federal investment to combat New World screwworm threatening U.S. livestock. A proposed Texas facility will produce 300 million sterile flies weekly.