USDA Grains and Oilseeds Outlook
Thursday, February 19, 2026 7:09AM CST
Corn production is projected to decline 7% with lower planted acreage and lower yield forecast as well, coming off record production in the 2025-26 crop. Soybean acreage will rise because of projected profitability over other crops, but soybean yield will hold steady.
Trump Protects Phosphorus, Glyphosate
Thursday, February 19, 2026 6:56AM CST
President Donald Trump issued an executive order to protect the domestic production of elemental phosphorus and glyphosate. The order gives the Agriculture Secretary authority to direct the production of both crop inputs. It also gives immunity to companies for following the executive order.
Idaho Ranch Negotiates CWA Settlement
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 2:09PM CST
An Idaho ranch accused of Clean Water Act violations for disrupting Bruneau River wetlands is negotiating an EPA settlement as attorneys seek a case delay.
DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 4:54AM CST
Retail fertilizer prices for the second week of February 2026 were higher compared to last month. Only one nutrient, urea, was higher a considerable amount, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.