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Economists are worried about fossil fuel supplies as the military conflict in Iran continues to engulf the Middle East. But some are raising alarms about what they see as underappreciated risks to the world’s food supply stemming from the region’s dominance over global fertilizer flows. The conflict has already pushed fertilizer benchmarks higher, with nitrogen …

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NEW FARMCON PODCAST… Kevin Van Trump and Todd Loechler sit down with special guests Jay Felton, Partner at Lathrop GPM LLP, and proud fifth-generation Missouri farmer, to discuss the future of AI on the farm and the workplace. Deeper discussions about the future of glyphosate and where herbicides and pesticides are headed. The group also …

FARMCON Conversations 03–18-2026 Read More »

This week, we officially celebrate “National Ag Week.” The celebration this year runs March 15-21. In addition to National Ag Week, we will celebrate National Ag Day on March 24th, which is next Tuesday. The theme for National Ag Day 2026 is “Agriculture: Together We Grow: Celebrating 250 Years of Progress in Agriculture.” Both celebrations …

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Weather forecasters see increasing indications that  “El Niño” could emerge later this year, with some models predicting it could become one of the strongest in history. Depending on the timing, the weather pattern could be a significant influence on developing 26/27 crops. El Niño is part of a larger back‑and‑forth cycle with its opposite phase, …

Forecasters Warn Possible “Super El Niño” Could Develop Later This Year Read More »

USDA’s move to require electronic identification (EID/RFID) ear tags for certain cattle and bison has become one of the most contentious policy battles in U.S. livestock. The debate pits animal‑health and export arguments against concerns about cost, control, and consolidation. Now, the issue will be decided by the courts after a lawsuit brought by ranchers …

The Debate Over Mandatory EID Ear Tags…What You Need to Know Read More »

NEW FARMCON PODCAST… Kevin Van Trump and Todd Loechler sit down with special guests Tom Willis, CEO, Conestoga Energy Holdings to discuss important developments in the biofuel (RVO’s, E15, 45Z, 45Q, SAF, etc..) and ag sectors. The group also discusses current corn, soybean, wheat, and cattle markets. The recent USDA report and what 2026 might …

FARMCON Conversations 03–11-2026 Read More »

John Deere’s name is synonymous with the tractor and equipment manufacturer that still bears his name. 140 years since his death in 1886, the one-time blacksmith would probably be quite astonished at how his cutting-edge plow has evolved. Beyond his talent for invention, Deere was also a savvy businessman and it was these perhaps lesser-known …

What You Might Not Know About John Deere, the Man Behind the Tractor Read More »

You’ve heard the buzz: “AI agents.” Not just chatbots spitting out answers, but autonomous digital workers that think, plan, decide, and act on their own. Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, dropped the bombshell in early 2026 earnings chatter that’s still rippling through markets. At Coinbase, these agents now write more than 50% of the company’s code …

Age of the AI Agent is Here… Farmers Take Note Read More »

In the Texas Panhandle, where the Ogallala Aquifer has long sustained cattle ranching and irrigated crops like wheat and cotton, a new kind of neighbor is arriving. Projects such as Fermi America’s Project Matador near Amarillo, a proposed 11-gigawatt AI data center campus spanning thousands of acres, promise economic transformation. Yet they also spotlight intensifying …

Data Centers’ Growing Thirst… AI Boom Tests Limits of Water, Power, and Farmland Read More »

NEW FARMCON PODCAST… Kevin Van Trump and Todd Loechler sit down with special guest Carter Williams, CEO, iSelect to discuss important developments in the ag sector and US military development. Carter consults and spend a considerable amount of time with leaders in Washington, so his insight and perspective is extremely important to understand. The conversation …

FARMCON Conversations 03–04-2026 Read More »