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US Elections
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Trump's tariffs dealt economic blows in all 50 states-hurting farmers, exporters and shoppers alike | Fortune

Tariffs implemented by the Trump administration in 2025 affected all U.S. states, revealing diverse trade vulnerabilities and leading to widespread economic consequences.
#drought
Austin
fromFortune
1 day ago

A major U.S. gasoline production hub is in such a severe drought that its refineries may be hobbled. 'We are actively praying for a hurricane' | Fortune

Corpus Christi faces severe water shortages due to a prolonged drought, impacting residents and the local energy industry.
Austin
fromFortune
1 day ago

A major U.S. gasoline production hub is in such a severe drought that its refineries may be hobbled. 'We are actively praying for a hurricane' | Fortune

Corpus Christi faces severe water shortages due to a prolonged drought, impacting residents and the local energy industry.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

Corn School: Still standing - lessons from spring corn harvest

Harvesting corn in spring can save drying costs but poses risks like snow damage and quality trade-offs.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs by installing solar panels and heat pumps, leading to lower electricity and gas expenses.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas

The key to getting the most miles out of each gallon is driving efficiently. That means smooth acceleration, soft braking and slowing down. Cars tend to be the most fuel efficient when driven at about 50 miles per hour.
US news
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 days ago

Beef Market Update: Cash market moves, protein demand, and feeder cattle movement changes

Cash cattle prices are rising, with strong demand supporting the beef market despite economic pressures.
Marketing
fromBevindustry
1 week ago

Recasting Our Point of Reference in Beverage

The beverage industry is shifting back to large brands acquiring established players rather than nurturing small, niche brands.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg on the Weekend: Farm economics, land value, and strong lean beef demand, Mar 28 & 29 2026

Current challenges in farm economics and beef market updates are discussed alongside insights from the FCC land value report.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Diageo vs Constellation Brands: One Beverage Giant Breaks as the Other Breaks Out

Diageo's dividend situation has deteriorated sharply, with a rebased interim payout of $0.20 per share and a new policy establishing a minimum annual floor of $0.50, indicating a focus on debt reduction over income.
Business
Environment
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Meta's natural gas binge could power South Dakota | TechCrunch

Meta's new AI data center will require as much power as South Dakota, prompting the construction of 10 natural gas power plants in Louisiana.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Soybean School: Short-season varieties could unlock double cropping success

New research indicates that selecting 'super short-season' soybean varieties can improve double cropping success in Ontario.
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Biofuels, Brazil, and the cost of war: Suderman outlines key forces shaping grain markets

"I think it surprised me how easily people are swayed by headlines," says Suderman, noting that wartime information flows are often strategic and conflicting. "You have to learn in a wartime to take everything with a grain of salt in the context of what you observe."
World politics
#oil-prices
World news
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Airlines Are Already Preparing for an Oil Crisis

Oil prices are expected to rise significantly, impacting airlines and the global economy.
#e15
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Make the most of managing yield with Syngenta's Stacked Cereals line up

Wheat management requires intentional practices to maximize yield potential, focusing on planting dates, fertility, and fungicide timing.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

EPA approves sale of higher-ethanol fuel in bid to lower gas prices

The EPA will temporarily allow higher-ethanol gas blends to reduce consumer prices amid rising fuel costs due to the Iran war.
US Elections
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Energy execs say they're trying to address anger over rising electric bills

Investments in grid improvements and cooperation will help reduce electricity rates over time.
fromRealagriculture
4 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Richardson rejoins Canola Council, influx of U.S. ethanol & ag safety week, Mar 17/26

RealAg radio and real EggCulture.com is your home for insight and analysis of the issues that are impacting your farm business. Let's get real and get connected with RealAg Radio.
Podcast
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

American ethanol imports dominate the Canadian market - is it time that changed?

Canada's ethanol industry struggles with U.S. competition despite biofuel policies designed to support growth, with domestic production unable to meet demand as cheaper U.S. imports dominate the market.
#biofuels
Environment
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Trump admin reveals record renewable fuel requirements, while delaying 50% RIN credit cut for imported feedstocks

Record-high renewable fuel mandates announced by the Trump administration are expected to boost demand for biofuels and support domestic agriculture.
Environment
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Trump admin reveals record renewable fuel requirements, while delaying 50% RIN credit cut for imported feedstocks

Record-high renewable fuel mandates announced by the Trump administration are expected to boost demand for biofuels and support domestic agriculture.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Learning more about KWS hybrid rye, Ep 2: The push and pull of the market

The rye market faces challenges due to decreased demand and overproduction, prompting growers to adapt their strategies and explore new markets.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Small-Cap Oil Producer Hits 50 Consecutive Dividends With a 10.6% Yield, But the Cushion Is Thin

Evolution Petroleum has declared its 50th consecutive quarterly dividend, showcasing strong cash flow and a commitment to shareholder returns.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Trump delivers farmers another financial blow with Iran war

"They're choking us. We are getting choked out here. This is not going to end well." - Dave O'Brien, expressing frustration over the impact of current policies on farmers.
US news
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Higher Jet Fuel Prices Could Melt Your Summer Travel Plans

Jet fuel alone accounts for somewhere between 25 and 35 percent of airlines' costs. The next stop is higher ticket prices. It's already happening, to some degree. Several airlines, including Air Asia and Hong Kong Airlines, have explicitly said they're adding to their usual fuel surcharges.
Travel
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Edible Bean School: Strong yields and new varieties for 2026

Edible bean growers are advised to prioritize early-season weed control and disease management for the 2026 season based on 2025 crop lessons.
fromRealagriculture
4 weeks ago

Richardson rejoins the Canola Council

Richardson withdrew its funding from the Canola Council at the end of 2017. At the time, the company said it did not get enough value for its financial investment, which was over a million dollars per year.
Canada news
#agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Fertilizer supply risks, winter wheat survivability, and spring tillage, Mar 30, 2026

RealAg Radio discusses fertilizer shortages, winter wheat survivability, and spring tillage with industry experts.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

RealAg Radio: Steady growth in land values, tight margins, and safety for young farmers, Mar 25/26

RealAg Radio connects listeners with agricultural insights and updates relevant to Canadian and US farms.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

The truth about where ag needs to go next, with Arlene Dickinson

Arlene Dickinson emphasizes the need for innovation and value creation in Canada's agricultural sector beyond commodity production.
Venture
from247wallst.com
1 month ago

Midstream Dividends From EPD, Williams, and ONEOK Are Built to Survive Oil Price Chaos

Midstream energy companies with fee-based models provide dividend stability regardless of oil prices, while integrated oil majors like Chevron face direct earnings exposure to crude fluctuations.
Agriculture
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

'$26 Million Doesn't Mean a Thing': Farmer (Hero?) Who Rejected Data Center Buyout

Cattle farmers reject offers from an AI company to buy their land, valuing heritage over financial gain.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

How accurate were farmers in predicting 2025 land value moves?

Farmland values in Canada increased by 9.3% in 2025, with significant regional variations across provinces.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Turning cow farts into fuel: UC Berkeley team competes in ACC startup competition, needs your vote

"For the first time ever, we are able to capture farmers' valuable waste and turn it into cash... so join us, MoFarm, in turning emissions into earnings, and farts into fuel."
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 weeks ago

Grain Farmers calls for action as fertilizer prices climb and supply risks rise

Geopolitical tensions are causing fertilizer price volatility and supply concerns for Ontario grain farmers, impacting their cropping decisions for spring.
fromRealagriculture
3 weeks ago

Loveland Products launching more than 20 new products for 2026

"We're bringing over 20 new products... in the adjuvant space, the crop protection space, seed treatment, as well as the plant nutrition space," Walker states, emphasizing the significant volume of innovations for the upcoming year.
Agriculture
Cocktails
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

You Probably Don't Think the Fastest-Growing Alcohol Category in America Is for You. You're Wrong.

High-quality canned (RTD) cocktails now replicate complex craft drinks, offering convenient, delicious alternatives that challenge cocktail snobbery and grow market share.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
4 weeks ago

ClearCost puts fertilizer price comparisons in farmers' pockets

ClearCost is a free mobile platform that aggregates fertilizer pricing from multiple dealers across North America, enabling farmers to compare quotes and secure better deals through a single application.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Propelling the biofuel industry forward should be the plan. Why are we so behind?

Canada's biofuel industry requires bipartisan political support, farmer engagement, and coordinated stakeholder action to realize its potential amid global market changes.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Clean energy is still booming in the U.S. despite Trump's best efforts

Clean energy continued growing in the U.S., supplying nearly all new 2025 and 2026 power capacity from solar, wind, and batteries despite federal opposition.
Agriculture
fromFortune
1 month ago

The 2026 farm bill quietly hands big tech control over American farmland. Here's the fine print | Fortune

The 2026 Farm Bill includes a provision offering 90% reimbursement for AI and precision agriculture adoption, with private tech industry standards replacing USDA oversight, potentially concentrating food system control among large technology firms.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Electricity prices are rising, but not how Trump claims

National electricity prices rose 4.7% inflation-adjusted (25.8% nominal) during Biden's term, with regional spikes and policy moves addressing growing demand.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Proposed changes to Clean Fuel Regulations fall short, say canola industry groups

Proposed CFR changes lack provisions to boost domestic canola demand and do not address risks from potentially fraudulent imported used cooking oil.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says 'everyone hates'

EPA ended credits for automakers installing automatic start-stop ignition systems, eliminating incentives for the fuel-saving technology while officials criticized the systems.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

March WASDE leaves grain markets searching for direction

USDA estimates for major crops were largely unchanged from the previous month, resulting in muted market reactions. For wheat, the USDA maintained its U.S. production, supply, and ending stocks forecasts with no revisions. Global wheat production was adjusted slightly higher, largely due to increased output estimates in Ukraine and Kazakhstan, partially offset by a smaller Australian crop.
Agriculture
#agricultural-radio
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario alcohol producers 'bet on ourselves' as U.S. booze ban nears 1-year mark | CBC News

Ontario removed U.S. alcohol from LCBO shelves and redirected customers to Canadian producers until U.S. tariffs are lifted.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I'm a 27-Year-Old Farmer With $2 Million in Debt on $12 Million Revenue

A dairy operation that burns through $2 million in two years on $12 million in revenue has a structural problem, not a temporary one. A farm that accumulates $2 million in debt on $12 million in revenue is structurally losing money. Understanding why matters more than choosing a debt repayment strategy.
Agriculture
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Pork Oligarchs of Iowa Have Local Politicians in Their Pockets

Large production sheds, known as "confinements," hold up to 2,500 sows, which are pumped full of antibiotics to help them survive their cramped, windowless existence. CAFOs generate colossal amounts of manure waste, forming gargantuan anaerobic lagoons that foul the air and pollute local water supplies around the farm.
Agriculture
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

A clean pass under pressure: Why farmers need to take the next shift on plant breeding

Canadian agricultural research faces structural funding pressures and requires a new, diversified research strategy to preserve critical knowledge, regain lost ground, and compete globally.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The truth about innovation in crop protection, with Mike Frank

Crop protection innovation is shifting from new molecules to formulations and mixtures, with off-patent actives dominating the market across 140 countries.
Environment
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Goldman Sachs Loves 5 Energy Stocks Offering Dividends and Big Growth Potential

Energy equities outperformed in 2026 as higher oil and gas prices, OPEC+ supply discipline, Asian demand recovery, LNG expansion, and geopolitical risk boosted returns.
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Pump the brakes: RIN "haircut" may rain on Canadian canola's 45z parade

From a preliminary or initial assessment, there are things to like in terms of supporting Canadian Canola's access to the U.S. biofuels market moving forward for sure," Davison says. A central update confirms that feedstocks from U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) countries are considered domestic for the purposes of the credit. Davison called that clarification "one of the key updates as part of the guidance that is favourable in our case to Canadian Canola.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

AI meets grain marketing: How GrainFox's Sinoa helps cut through market volatility

At its core, GrainFox really helps producers and agri businesses make clear, more confident grain marketing decisions. Instead of reacting to the hot headlines of the day or relying on that gut feel, they have a structured plan that really helps guide them throughout the whole sales year.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Farmers say improving financial decisions boosts profitability more than new tech or government programming

Seventy-three percent of Canadian farmers believe improving financial decision-making impacts profitability more than technology or government programs, with younger farmers showing strongest agreement.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg on the Weekend: Grain markets, excitement for ag, and unleashing potential, Feb 28, 2026

Canadian agriculture sector discusses economic policy shifts, market recovery challenges, and strategies for building agricultural value with government and industry leaders.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Corn School: What to do with all that residue?

Corn residue per acre has roughly doubled since 1985 due to higher yields, denser plant populations, earlier planting, and improved genetics and management.
Agriculture
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Upside Robotics is reducing fertilizer use and waste in corn crops | TechCrunch

Upside Robotics uses lightweight, solar-powered autonomous robots and proprietary algorithms to apply precise fertilizer to corn, reducing fertilizer waste using weather and soil data.
Agriculture
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Latest Repair Battlefield Is the Iowa Farmlands-Again

Iowa lawmakers advanced legislation enabling farmers to freely repair their own agricultural equipment, marking the first of 57 state right-to-repair bills in 2026.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg Radio: Lower-for-longer markets, access to growth capital, and renewable diesel, Feb 25, 2026

RealAg Radio discusses agricultural marketing cycles, renewable diesel market development in Canada, and agricultural technology innovations with industry experts.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg Markets: Lower-for-longer cycle keeps lid on grain market recovery

Grain markets will remain rangebound with prices staying lower for longer due to rebuilt global stockpiles and continued maximum production efforts by growers worldwide.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Times are very good in the cattle business - how long can it last?

Record-high cattle prices reflect sustained demand growth and structural supply constraints, suggesting elevated market conditions may persist for several years.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Quality over volume: Why export access remains critical for beef markets and cattle producers

Open global market access, especially regaining China and expanding Southeast Asia, is essential to maximize carcass value and sustain U.S. cattle profitability.
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

RealAg Radio: Hybrid rye value, China tariff relief, and RIN haircut talk, Jan 28, 2026

Welcome and thanks for tuning in to this mid-week edition of RealAg Radio with your host, Shaun Haney! On today's show, Haney is joined by: Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, to discuss China tariff relief, U.S. trade, and cuts to AAFC; Norm Sutherland of Syngenta Canada for a spotlight interview; Susan Stroud of No Bull Ag to break down 45Z and whether Canada could see a RIN discount;
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

82 per cent of farmers say they'll have access to the capital needed in 2026

Farm profitability faces significant strain in 2026 due to high costs and weak commodity prices, though most Canadian farmers expect capital access while financial sentiment has sharply deteriorated.
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Profitable Practices: Adding value to off-grade grain through feed milling

Middleton owns and operates Manawan Mills, a feed mill operation that processes grain into complete livestock feeds for species ranging from poultry to cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs. The mill sources most of its grain from nearby farms, often purchasing product that may be discounted at commercial elevators due to quality factors such as splits or lower test weight. Middleton says in this episode of Profitable Practices that those characteristics don't limit the grain's usefulness once it is processed.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Soybean School: Fine-tuning P & K for yield and economics

Soil-testing shows ~15 ppm P and 90–100 ppm K thresholds; fertilizing below them often increases soybean yields economically, above them returns diminish.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

What's the best way to manage crop residue?

No-till is the preferred residue management strategy among surveyed growers, preserving soil cover and supporting soil health.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Nutrien re-aligning to bring wholesale and retail crop input businesses together

Nutrien is consolidating wholesale and retail sales onto a single platform, realigning teams and leadership to improve reliability, efficiency, and customer value.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US farmers are rejecting multimillion-dollar datacenter bids for their land: I'm not for sale'

Rural landowners are rejecting lucrative offers for datacenter development, turning down multimillion-dollar buyouts as tech firms seek vast powered land for AI infrastructure.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

RealAg Radio: The U.S. farm economy, canola market buoyancy, and ad hoc funding, Feb 17, 2026

This releg radio podcast is brought to you by Nufocus NXT Herbicide from FMC Focus NXT Herbicide delivers a complete burn off and extended residual control solution tailored for spring wheat growers in the black soil zone. See your local retailer today. It's time for RealAg Radio on rural radio channel147 on SiriusXM. Reel Ag radio and real EggCulture.com is your home for insight and analysis of the issues that are impacting your farm business. Let's get real and get connected with RealAg Radio.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Heavy wheat stocks and hope on canola - where Prairie grain markets stand ahead of seeding

Global grain supplies are heavy, squeezing cereal margins, while canola and select pulse markets show firmer signals and Canada's wheat balance is comparatively tighter.
Agriculture
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

America's Cows Are Making Too Much Butterfat

Advances in cow genetics and nutrition raised milk butterfat dramatically, creating record fat production and an oversupply that collapsed butter prices and hurt farmers.
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

RealAg Radio: Productivity challenges, local growth, and Nutrien moves to unify wholesale and retail, Feb 3, 2026

Welcome and thanks for joining us for today's edition of RealAg Radio with your host Shaun Haney. On today's show, Haney is joined by: Darrell Bricker of IPSOS on income, productivity and domestic challenges; Chad Garrod of Corteva Canada for a spotlight interview for Corteva Luxe Chris Reynolds of Nutrien on Nutrien Ltd. unifying its wholesale and retail sales operations.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Grain conveyor pushes capacity to 15,000 bushel per hour

GSI's new 14-inch VersaLoop chain conveyor moves 15,000 bushels per hour, increasing capacity by 33 percent and reducing the need for support structures.
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

What sets successful farm transitions apart?

Based on years of post-transition reviews, MNP has identified seven traits common to successful farm families, MacLean says. First, they start early. Early planning allows flexibility and time to work through the tough stuff. Clear, respectful communication is the second trait - and it's essential. Families who talk openly and establish expectations avoid the dangerous territory of unspoken assumptions. Farms that navigate the process well have a shared vision.
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

Can biologicals fill the soybean nitrogen gap? The jury's still out

More than 100 research studies show that soybeans typically suffer from a nitrogen gap when yields exceed 60 bu/ac. At that yield level, the combination of soil nitrogen and nodulation often doesn't provide what the plant requires to achieve higher yields. Could biologicals - including nitrogen-fixing endophytes and biostimulants - fill that "yield gap" and provide the nitrogen required at high yield levels? That's a question Syngenta Canada biological field specialist Greg Stewart has been working on for the past two years.
Agriculture
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
2 months ago

New seed treatment delivers one-two punch for wireworm control in cereals

Equento Cereals offers contact and systemic wireworm control with plinazolin plus thiamethoxam, while delivering broad seed- and soil-borne disease protection in Western Canada (2026).
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

The strongest start: How seedcare innovation is shaping crop protection in Canada

"I've been with Syngenta for 28 years," Ramachandran says, noting that early travels across Canada shaped his passion for seed care. "What really stood out to me is seeing firsthand the passion, the resilience and the impact the growers made." Those experiences, combined with Canada's short growing season, continue to guide his work. "Everything that we have done... is around addressing those challenges, and how do we create solutions that are fit for purpose, for Canadian growers?"
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We're not hippies': why these Iowa farmers swapped pigs for mushrooms

My older brother has worked with pigs his entire adult life, managing about 70,000 of them across five counties, Faaborg says. But we got to a point where he went from laughing at me to saying: well, I guess maybe I'll quit my job and help you out. Now he's the most dedicated, says Katherine Jernigan, director of the Transfarmation Project at Mercy for Animals, a non-profit that helped the Faaborgs make the switch and set up their new business, 1100 Farm.
Agriculture
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