Average retail fertilizer prices continued to be mixed for the second week of October 2025. Prices for four of the eight major fertilizers were up from last month, while prices for the other four were down. Three fertilizers had significant price moves -- two higher and one lower.
Farmer voices are being used for political messages over national debates, such as the government shutdown and the trade war with China. The videos and livestream events highlight how farmers are caught in the middle of national political feuds while they wait for resolutions to issues largely out of their control.
ADM seeks dismissal of lawsuit claiming it manipulated ethanol prices at the Argo terminal by selling too cheaply, arguing low prices benefit consumers.
Lenders offer new credit opportunities as farmers focus on preserving cash.
Attention Customers
All the staff at OEL are sad today as we say goodbye to long-time customer and good friend Steve Finkbeiner. Sending condolences to his family. ♦ London Knights on the ice Sat. Oct 19 at 2pm. Great Game for the kids - send us an email for your chance to win! ♦ OEL's IP Soybean Plot Results
Now available on the 2026 IP Soybean tab to the left.
Prograin varieties ranked 1, 2 and 3 - exclusive to OEL in this area!
This was a year for the longer day varieties, but don't forget last year when the shorter day S04-K9 took the top spot.
2026 IP Soybean Contracts Now Available!
List is available by clicking the tab to the left, but watch for updates as we will be adding some new varieties once our OEL plot comes off!
Need help choosing your variety - talk to Britt at OEL Agronomy
Sign up your acres at any of OEL's offices - Exeter, Toohey's or Centralia
Sign up before Nov 15/25 for bonus premium as well as a ballot in OEL's Early Bird draw for an RTV!!
♦ 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
♦ Official Grain Storage Receipts: Many Soybean Storage receipts have been printed and are in the Exeter office for pickup if you would like yours right away. Once Canada Post resumes operation, we will mail them out.
Quote of the Day
"It may not always be profitable at first for businesses to be online, but it is certainly going to be unprofitable not to be online."
