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Margin Coverage Option (MCO) 2026 Input Harvest Prices
The Margin Coverage Option (MCO) is an endorsement product introduced last fall and offered to producers for their 2026 crop year (see farmdoc daily September 16, 2025). MCO covers operating…
Fertilizer Cost Increases Resulting from the Iran Conflict
Fertilizer costs in central Illinois have risen significantly following the onset of conflict involving Iran. Based on April pricing compared to the six months prior to the conflict, costs have increased by more than $20 per acre. While many producers may see smaller impacts in 2026 due to pre-purchased inputs, the full effect of these price increases will be felt in 2027. These developments highlight the importance of actively managing fertilizer costs.
Yield Increases of Grains and Major Crops in the United States
Corn is the primary grain crop in the US and soybeans are the primary oilseed crop. Corn and soybeans have become foundational crops in modern agriculture. Over time, a growing share of US acreage has been planted to corn and soybeans, particularly compared with other grains such as wheat, barley, oats, and rye. Corn yields have increased more than any other major crops grown in the U.S., increasing its competitiveness with the other major grains.
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Farmer Sentiment Falls in April on Input Cost & Availability Concerns
Farmer sentiment weakened in April as producers continue to grapple with rising input costs and ongoing uncertainty about availability, according to the latest Purdue University Ag Economy Barometer.
Senate Targeting Late May, Early June for Farm Bill Markup
All eyes are shifting to the Senate following the House passage of a farm bill Thursday. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman, R-Ark., is targeting the end of May or…
Iran War Impacts Boost US Agribusiness 2026 Outlooks
Soaring crude oil markets have pushed soybean oil prices to the loftiest levels in more than three years, a boon for oilseed processors like Bunge Global and Archer Daniels Midland,…
Crop Price Index Hits Highest Since November 2023
The extended closure of the Strait of Hormuz and extreme weather have jolted the price index for farm commodities to a two-year high as fertilizer headaches and the prospect of…