DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Retail fertilizer prices are mostly higher with seven of the eight major fertilizers now more expensive compared to last month. One fertilizer was significantly more expensive looking back a month. Urea was 7% higher compared to last year with an average price of $564/ton.
More No Sales at Land Auctions
Farmland can still fetch eye-popping sums at auction, but competitive bidding doesn't always result in a sale.
Bill Includes Cattle EID Tag Funding
Congress recently passed the USDA appropriations package, which includes $15 million for electronic eartags for cattle and bison. These are needed to help with animal disease traceability.