For the second week in a row, five of the eight major fertilizers were lower in price compared to last month while the remaining three were slightly more expensive. Two fertilizers had a significant price move, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.
In a wide-ranging speech on Monday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins called for E15 legislation and touched on some challenges facing farmers. But she also pointed to several major policy wins for farmers under the Trump administration.
With nearly every analyst and pundit expecting corn yield and production to both take a hit due to southern rust disease and a dry finish to the crop in 2025, USDA shocked them all in Monday's January USDA Crop Production and December Grain Stocks reports, with not only a record yield and production but also a record supply of corn on hand in December. While corn and soybeans had their individual reasons for weakness, they plunged on the coattails of the demoralized corn market.
Attention Customers
Early Bird Draw - Mon, Jan 5, 2026 After Mohter Nature delayed our draw TWICE, the last name on the draw board was Terry Hodgins! Congrats Terry, can't wait to see whether you choose the Kubota RTV or the JD Gator!! ♦
OEL - Agronomy
OEL is wrapping up the 2025 crop year and ready to handle your input business for 2026! Talk to the staff at Centralia regarding your seed, fertilizer, and crop protection needs. Brian: (519) 274-4798 Britt: (519) 719-8122 Centralia Office: (519) 228-6687
Quote of the Day
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."