Moisture Needed for Midwest Pastures
Midwest drought worsened in late summer after July rains stopped. Precipitation over the next few months may help improve pasture and range conditions despite harsh early winter weather.
Ag Secretary Points to Aid Plans, SNAP
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins again teased out that an aid package for farmers could be released next week. At least two farm-state senators have questioned whether USDA has the funds needed to provide an adequate aid package to farmers.
DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Most fertilizers continued to be more expensive during the fourth week of November 2025. Average retail prices for five of the eight major fertilizers were up from last month, while prices for the remaining three were down slightly. No fertilizer saw a significant price move, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.