Spring Crop Insurance Prices Set
Friday, February 27, 2026 2:26PM CST
The spring projected price used for crop insurance revenue policies for the 2026-27 corn crop on Friday ended February at $4.62 a bushel. The soybean projected price came in at $11.09, up 55 cents from last year's price. Projected prices for spring wheat are $6.19 a bushel, which is down 36 cents from last year.
View From the Range
Friday, February 27, 2026 12:04PM CST
Founded in 1884 when veterinarian A.E. Cross traveled from Montreal to Alberta, Cross Cattle Company boasts more than a century of ranching heritage, including co-founding the Calgary Stampede. Today, Bill Cross and his sons Malcolm and Austin operate the Claresholm ranch, running Angus cattle year-round using rotational grazing.
USDA Details New Farmer Login Platform
Friday, February 27, 2026 7:42AM CST
USDA has unveiled One Farmer, One File for farmers to access USDA services through a single log-in they can use to enroll in either FSA or NRCS programs. USDA also plans to use the platform for producers to file acreage reports.
Tariffs Affect Fertilizer Imports
Thursday, February 26, 2026 3:48PM CST
While fertilizer imports into the U.S. were exempt from the various tariffs instituted in 2025, the tariffs appear to have influenced nutrient imports negatively in the second half of the year. In a webinar presented by The Fertilizer Institute, TFI staff discussed the tariffs, what happened in the fertilizer industry in 2025, and what the industry could see in 2026.
