The military action with Iran has led to the virtual shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting shipping routes and curbing supplies of fertilizer around the world. Josh Linville, vice president of ...

At first glance, tensions in the Middle East might seem far removed from the planting decisions farmers across the Midwest are making right now. But in today’s interconnected global markets, ...

More than 90% of soybeans and three-quarters of corn in the state are typically harvested by the last week in October, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Aerial ...

From sunrise to well past sundown, Rodney Bushmeyer has been driving his tractor over freshly turned soil on his western Illinois farm, planting soybean seeds. He has covered nearly 800 acres. But ...

Ah, fall—the season of crisp mornings, pumpkin-flavored everything, and that irresistible urge to give your lawn one last loving boost before winter. Homeowners everywhere rush to spread fertilizer, ...

We’re in constant communications with our suppliers to see what the costs would be even when we’re not planting,” she said.