Farmers could see price impacts and struggles getting access to fertilizer because of a possible railroad strike. Some livestock producers could also face problems getting their usual feed deliveries. Fuel prices could rise because a high percentage of ethanol is moved by rail to refineries as well.
In a deal struck Wednesday among Democratic senators, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would include incentives to spark more climate-smart farming practices, as well as drive more solar and wind development in rural America.
Research from University of Minnesota Extension indicates the best timing of phosphorus fertilizer application could vary for corn and soybean producers. Soybeans seem to respond better to fall applications, while corn seems to respond more to spring applications.
The military conflict between Russia and Ukraine will put more pressure on the global fertilizer market. Both supply issues and higher prices are possible with several Black Sea region countries being large producers of various nutrients.
Distinguishing feedlot heart disease (FHD) from a respiratory illness is important, as FHD does not respond to antibiotic treatment, while in most cases, respiratory illness will.