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mar 24, 2026: fertilizer and the strait of hormuz
Source: University of Illinois “U.S. Fertilizer Industry in Global Markets.”
The news that you may have seen about farmers not being able to obtain fertilizer due to the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz is just not accurate. While sourcing fertilizer may be an issue for farmers in other countries, it is not an issue for farmers in the United States.
nov 10, 2025: 60 minutes interview
Source: Frontier Farm Credit 9/30/2025 Quarterly Report
There has been a good deal of negative anecdotal evidence in the news about farming. These personal stories, while in some cases are sad, do not accurately portray what is going on in the Ag sector. An insight into the financial condition of farmers can be found by looking at the financial reports of Ag lenders.
oct 22, 2025: these charts will surprise you
The trade war with China and its impact upon soybean sales has been front and center in today’s news. The news would lead you to believe we are not exporting any soybeans. While exports are lower this year, these charts will surprise you in regard to your belief about corn and soybeans as shaped by the news.