Sugar Farmers Face an Import Problem
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:06PM CST
There's a global oversupply of sugar that has left prices so low it makes more sense for users to import sugar. The industry also faces slowing demand because of GLP drugs. The world price for raw sugar is now 14 cents per pound, half of what it was a year ago.
DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 4:54AM CST
Average retail prices for all eight major fertilizers were higher than last month for the second week in a row during the third week of February 2026. Only one nutrient, urea, was higher by a considerable amount, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
Texas Ag Economy Tied to Mexico Trade
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 3:51PM CST
Farmers for Free Trade has been highlighting the importance of trade deals since the first Trump administration but has ramped up its focus in the past year on protecting the USMCA as well. The group held a discussion on Tuesday about agriculture and the trade deal as Commodity Classic is set to begin.
USDA Seeks Farmers' Views on Its Data
Monday, February 23, 2026 7:39AM CST
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Friday at the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum that the department is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to examine USDA's statistical data collection, analysis and research.
