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Waterhemp continues to confound chemistries designed to control it. The latest is glufosinate, which is at risk of losing its effectiveness if not properly applied as part of a weed management program.

Republican state attorneys general from Texas, Florida and Ohio argue federal law should not override state failure-to-warn laws in Roundup cancer lawsuits before the Supreme Court.

U.S. corn farmers face growing concerns about rising fertilizer costs and availability, according to a new survey released by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) on April 8. Many producers worry about the high costs and access to fertilizer...

All eight major fertilizers were higher for the last week of March 2026 from a month ago. For the second week in a row, five fertilizers were significantly more expensive, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more. Four of the five fertilizers saw...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

The top national winners in 2025 National Wheat Yield Contest continued to raise the bar for growing high-yielding, high-quality wheat.

Farmers have varied opinions about cover crops. Those who organize the National Cover Crop Survey want to hear all of them before the end of March.

Fertilizer prices are surging amid the war in Iran, sparking a new federal lawsuit and prompting farm groups and agricultural retailers to press the Trump administration for action.

In the face of razor-thin margins, spring and winter wheat farmers share strategies for producing profitable bushels.

In an interview with DTN, CropLife America President and CEO Alex Dunn said the industry's top concern is the increasing amount of time it takes for EPA to approve new pesticide products and label changes. She also talked about trying to work with...

Despite the U.S. and Israel-Iran conflict, retail fertilizer prices are varied -- for now. Five of the eight major fertilizers were higher compared to last month while the remaining three were a bit less expensive. Only...

Commercialized hybrid seed corn company celebrates a century.

Farmers are seeing major price spikes when they call fertilizer suppliers. The American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on President Trump to protect fertilizer shipments. The war in Iran and the broader Middle East is hitting just as farmers begin...