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Crops

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  • A recent study from Texas A&M University showed countervailing duties (CVD) on phosphorus fertilizer have cost the U.S. agriculture industry billions of dollars. This increased cost has added pressure on crop producers to maintain profitability. (DTN file photo)

    Fertilizer Duties Pressure US Farmers

    During a recent webinar, the issue of countervailing duties on phosphorus fertilizer and the effects on American farmers was discussed in great depth. An earlier Texas A&M showed countervailing duties increased phosphorus fertilizer costs for U.S. producers by $6.9...

  • Anhydrous has jumped 20% higher, reaching above the $1,000/ton level for the first time since the second week of April 2023. That week the average anhydrous price was $1,003/ton. (DTN chart)

    DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends

    All eight major fertilizers were higher than a month ago for the fourth week of March 2026. Five fertilizers were significantly more expensive, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. Four of the five fertilizers saw double-digit price increases compared to last month.

  • A University of Missouri Extension specialist says that farmers can cut back on phosphorus and potash applications if soil test levels are near recommended levels. (DTN file photo)

    Managing Fertilizers' High Prices

    With rising fertilizer prices, many farmers wonder if they can cut back on their phosphorus and potash fertilizer applications. The short answer is yes if their soil test levels are near recommended levels, according to the University of Missouri state nutrient management...

  • Among other hurdles, too much water plagued cotton farmers from central Alabama to central Texas in 2025. (University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture)

    Challenging Year for Cotton Growers

    Faced with a challenging year in 2025, farmers take steps to prepare for 2026.

  • Only one fertilizer was lower priced than a month ago. DAP, slightly lower, had an average price of $851 per ton, but is still 11% higher than a year ago. Meanwhile, UAN28 had the biggest increase, as it jumped 15% higher compared to last month. (DTN graphic)

    DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends

    Prices for six of the eight major fertilizers were higher for the third week of March 2026 compared to a month ago. Four fertilizers were significantly more expensive, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. One fertilizer was slightly lower, and one was unchanged...

  • The average retail price of UAN32 was $489 per ton during the second week of March 2026, up 5% from $465 per ton last month. (DTN chart)

    DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends

    Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were higher during the second week of March 2026. Prices for half of the fertilizers were up significantly, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. The increases come in the wake of

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Crop Markets

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NATIONAL CORN INDEX [ 0 ]
4.1284 -0.0136
Symbol: NCI.X
Open: 4.1284
Close: 4.1284
Volume: 0
Previous: 4.142
% Change: -0.33
YTD Change: 0.1093
YTD % Change: 2.72
Low: 4.1284
High: 4.1284
Exchange: DTN
Trade Time: 4/2/2026 7:00 PM
NATIONAL SOYBEAN INDEX [ 0 ]
10.9277 -0.0437
Symbol: NSI.X
Open: 10.9277
Close: 10.9277
Volume: 0
Previous: 10.9714
% Change: -0.4
YTD Change: 1.2365
YTD % Change: 12.76
Low: 10.9277
High: 10.9277
Exchange: DTN
Trade Time: 4/2/2026 7:00 PM
SRW WHEAT INDEX [ 0 ]
5.4260 -0.0270
Symbol: SR.X
Open: 5.426
Close: 5.426
Volume: 0
Previous: 5.453
% Change: -0.5
YTD Change: 0.8939
YTD % Change: 19.72
Low: 5.426
High: 5.426
Exchange: DTN
Trade Time: 4/2/2026 7:00 PM
HRW WHEAT INDEX [ 0 ]
5.4254 -0.1759
Symbol: HW.X
Open: 5.4254
Close: 5.4254
Volume: 0
Previous: 5.6013
% Change: -3.14
YTD Change: 0.9848
YTD % Change: 22.18
Low: 5.4254
High: 5.4254
Exchange: DTN
Trade Time: 4/2/2026 7:00 PM
HRS WHEAT INDEX [ 0 ]
6.1056 0.0493
Symbol: SW.X
Open: 6.1056
Close: 6.1056
Volume: 0
Previous: 6.0563
% Change: 0.81
YTD Change: 0.5423
YTD % Change: 9.75
Low: 6.1056
High: 6.1056
Exchange: DTN
Trade Time: 4/2/2026 7:00 PM
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