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April 26, 2026
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The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: Markets will now turn attention to planting progress

The AgriNews AgriMinute podcast: Markets will now turn attention to planting progress

Farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 than last year, reports Jim Henry, as the Iran war drives up fertilizer and fuel prices in the latest blow to the struggling agricultural sector.

By James Henry●
April 26, 2026 at 12:50 pm CDT

Brazil is uniquely positioned to weather rising world oil prices. Here is why

Brazil is uniquely positioned to weather rising world oil prices. Here is why

Brazil’s massive dual-fuel fleet — consisting of vehicles capable of running on any combination of ethanol and gasoline — is unique in its scale.

By Mauricio Savarese●
April 26, 2026 at 10:10 am CDT

Severs reelected U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance chair

Severs reelected U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance chair

Bryan Severs was reappointed chair of the U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance at its annual meeting.

By AgriNews Staff●
April 25, 2026 at 8:30 am CDT

AFBF survey: Majority of U.S. farmers unable to meet fertilizer needs

AFBF survey: Majority of U.S. farmers unable to meet fertilizer needs

An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year.

By Tom C. Doran●
April 24, 2026 at 6:50 pm CDT

Federal Reserve survey: Costs, volatile market top concerns

Federal Reserve survey: Costs, volatile market top concerns

There’s heightened concern across the Corn Belt due to the surge in fertilizer and fuel prices, combined with a volatile commodity market.

By Tom C. Doran●
April 24, 2026 at 4:10 pm CDT

Developing farm succession plans takes perseverance

Developing farm succession plans takes perseverance

An estate plan is not a one-and-done process. It is a good idea to review it from time to time.

By Martha Blum●
April 22, 2026 at 4:10 pm CDT

Understanding financials key to controlling your business

Understanding financials key to controlling your business

Financial statements are like GPS for businesses.

By Martha Blum●
April 22, 2026 at 2:30 pm CDT

Less traditional cash rent leases in 2026: survey

Less traditional cash rent leases in 2026: survey

Lease agreements shifted toward more traditional crop-share agreements in 2026.

By Tom C. Doran●
April 20, 2026 at 6:50 pm CDT

Allendale survey indicates a drop of 5.1 million corn acres

Allendale survey indicates a drop of 5.1 million corn acres

A commodity brokerage firm’s farmer survey indicates a shift toward more soybean acres in 2026.

By Tom C. Doran●
April 20, 2026 at 4:10 pm CDT

Farmers more optimistic about ag economy in March

Farmers more optimistic about ag economy in March

Farmer sentiment about the ag economy improved in March despite rising input cost concerns, according to the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

By Erica Quinlan●
April 20, 2026 at 2:30 pm CDT
Horstman and Briles earn top awards at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance

Horstman and Briles earn top awards at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance announced that Joe Horstman has earned the Governor Agent award and Andy Briles and his agency’s offices have earned the Governor Agency award.

By AgriNews Staff●
April 20, 2026 at 8:30 am CDT
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Market data

Market data for week ending April 17, 2026.

By AgriNews Staff●
April 20, 2026 at 5:17 am CDT

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