China halted fuel exports as crude prices climbed sharply, adding new uncertainty over diesel costs, harvest operations and agricultural transportation.

USDA found 2.095 billion bushels of old-crop corn in storage, far above trade expectations and adding new pressure to U.S. grain markets.

U.S. fertilizer costs are climbing again as anhydrous rises 25% year over year, adding pressure to crop budgets and 2027 planting decisions nationwide.

The world's 20 largest crop protection companies generated $70.58 billion in 2025, but flat overall growth masked major shifts in innovation, generics and biologicals.

China's soybean imports rose 5% to nearly 76 million tons as American farmers compete for demand amid tariffs and strong Brazilian competition.

From microbes and biologicals to cover crops, sensors and AI, what happens below ground is becoming increasingly important to crop protection and farm efficiency.

Ukraine expects no Black Sea grain ceasefire in the coming months, threatening exports, global wheat supplies and commodity prices for U.S. agriculture.

USDA says Hurricane Polo, a cold front and heavy rain could disrupt harvest and winter wheat planting this week, with 2 to 6 inches forecast in key farm areas.

U.S. grain futures opened Monday sharply lower, led by soybeans, after China excluded the oilseed from new tariff relief for American farm products.

Inflation, energy and interest rates are reshaping U.S. grain markets as corn and soybeans react differently and farmers face higher operating costs.

U.S. farmers are moving deeper into the 2026 harvest, with corn 18% complete and soybeans 17% harvested as crop conditions hold steady across key states.

Storms, flooding and sharp moisture contrasts are reshaping harvest conditions across U.S. farm country, while Pacific hurricanes could bring more rain.