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May 04, 2026
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Columns

Fertilizer prices forcing tough decisions

Fertilizer prices forcing tough decisions

Global disruptions have tightened fertilizer supplies and driven up costs. At the same time, fuel prices continue to rise, further tightening balance sheets.

By Zippy Duvall●
May 03, 2026 at 6:50 pm CDT

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Farm & Food File: Bet on fertilizer cartel, not the disorganized DOJ or late-coming USDA

Farm & Food File: Bet on fertilizer cartel, not the disorganized DOJ or late-coming USDA


Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.3%, ending a 3-week slide

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.3%, ending a 3-week slide


A crowd-pleasing chicken queso fundido for Cinco de Mayo

A crowd-pleasing chicken queso fundido for Cinco de Mayo


Antiques & Collecting: Mother’s Day

Antiques & Collecting: Mother’s Day


To Your Good Health: Looking at alternatives for osteoporosis meds

To Your Good Health: Looking at alternatives for osteoporosis meds


Senior News Line: Starting the year again

Senior News Line: Starting the year again


Skip the box: How to make Japanese curry roux from scratch

Skip the box: How to make Japanese curry roux from scratch


Fuel gauge for week ending April 27

Fuel gauge for week ending April 27


Indiana State Nutrient Reduction Strategy updated

Indiana State Nutrient Reduction Strategy updated


Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K

Buyers fret as the average cost of a new car nears $50K


News

New tool could help farmers limit nitrate leachingScience

New tool could help farmers limit nitrate leaching

By Erica Quinlan●
May 03, 2026 at 2:30 pm CDT

Tale of two springs

Tale of two springs

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100
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