Tag: middle east
Why the global fertilizer cartel wins regardless of USDA’s empty promises
U.S. farmers face skyrocketing input costs while the USDA pledges billions in relief. Explore why trade wars and market consolidation make relief unlikely.
High fuel costs and USDA acreage surprises shape 2026 planting
As fuel and fertilizer prices soar, USDA’s 2026 planting report reveals record-low wheat acres and a growing trust gap between farmers and federal data.
US farm economy hits crisis point amid spiking fertilizer and fuel...
American farmers are facing "generational headwinds" as spiking fertilizer and fuel costs threaten crop yields, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. With 70% of producers unable to afford essential inputs, the AFBF warns of a growing national security risk.
Bad choice by POTUS 47 only adds to 47 years of...
Between a 47.5% tariff on China and a Middle East war driving oil toward $200 a barrel, U.S. agriculture faces its most severe supply disruption in history.
