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Yara International ASA has agreed to acquire the ammonia production facility operated by Gulf Coast Ammonia in Texas City, Texas. The transaction, valued at $1.3 billion, is being executed through Yara's U.S. subsidiary, Yara North America, Inc., with the seller being GCA Holdings LLC, an entity affiliated with Lotus Infrastructure Partners and MB Energy. The acquisition adds a plant with an expected nameplate capacity of 1.3 million metric tonnes per annum to Yara's global production portfolio.

Yara International to Acquire Gulf Coast Ammonia Plant in Texas City for $1.3 Billion

Yara International ASA has agreed to acquire the ammonia production facility operated by Gulf Coast Ammonia in Texas City, Texas. The transaction, valued at $1.3 billion, is being executed through Yara's U.S. subsidiary, Yara North America, Inc., with the seller being GCA Holdings LLC, an entity affiliated with Lotus Infrastructure Partners and MB Energy. The

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and Texas Governor Greg Abbott marked the completion of a sterile fly dispersal facility in Edinburg, Texas, aimed at strengthening the United States’ preparedness against New World Screwworm (NWS).

USDA Launches $500M FIELDS Program as Trump Declares Emergency for Duty-Free Moroccan Phosphate Imports

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced the launch of the FIELDS (Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-Term Domestic Supply) Program, a $500 million initiative administered through USDA Rural Development aimed at expanding domestic fertilizer manufacturing and improving long-term affordability for farmers. Utilizing Commodity Credit Corporation authorities, USDA will make the funding available

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Nitrogen is the engine of a corn crop and the line item that, in 2026, is quietly breaking farm budgets across the Corn Belt. President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties on certain phosphate fertilizer imports, a move the administration says is intended to provide immediate cost relief to American farmers while advancing a broader strategy to strengthen the country's fertilizer supply chain. The suspension is designed to increase phosphate fertilizer availability, improve market competition, and reduce one of agriculture's largest production expenses ahead of upcoming planting seasons.

Trump Administration Suspends Countervailing Duties on Phosphate Fertilizer Imports

President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties on certain phosphate fertilizer imports, a move the administration says is intended to provide immediate cost relief to American farmers while advancing a broader strategy to strengthen the country's fertilizer supply chain. The suspension is designed to increase phosphate fertilizer availability, improve market

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Growers Edge announced that Agcor, its data intelligence platform built for agricultural lenders, now powers more than $19Bn in ag loans.

Growers Edge Names Michael Hoffstatter Managing Director of Input Financing

Growers Edge, a financial technology firm serving agricultural retailers, manufacturers, and lenders, has named Michael Hoffstatter as Managing Director of Input Financing. In the role, Hoffstatter will lead the continued growth of Growers Edge's financing solutions across its retail, manufacturer, and strategic partner network.

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Explore the latest trends in fertilizer prices with a focus on urea, DAP, and sulfur costs impacting the agriculture sector.

Fertilizer Prices Weekly Update (June 15 – 22, 2026)

Fertilizer prices for the week of June 15–22, 2026, moved broadly lower or sideways, with Urea leading the retreat to $359/T as markets priced in the June 17 US-Iran memorandum of understanding — a 60-day ceasefire framework mediated through Pakistan and Qatar that included provisions for Strait of Hormuz reopening. The relief, however, remains fragile:

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Novonesis and Rovensa Next have announced a distribution agreement covering select Novonesis agricultural biosolutions in the United States, with commercial activity set to begin for the 2027 growing season. Under the agreement, Rovensa Next will assume direct commercial responsibility for an expanded product portfolio spanning the full crop cycle — from seed treatment through to post-harvest — across soybeans, corn, pulses, peanuts, and fruit and vegetable crops.

Novonesis and Rovensa Next Sign US Distribution Agreement for Agricultural Biosolutions

Novonesis and Rovensa Next have announced a distribution agreement covering select Novonesis agricultural biosolutions in the United States, with commercial activity set to begin for the 2027 growing season. Under the agreement, Rovensa Next will assume direct commercial responsibility for an expanded product portfolio spanning the full crop cycle — from seed treatment through to

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Fertilizer production in Oman has long operated below the radar. The disruption to regional nitrogen supply since early 2026 has changed that.

Fertilizer Production in Oman: The Gulf’s Most Insulated Nitrogen Base

Fertilizer production in Oman has long operated below the radar of Gulf agricultural coverage. The disruption to regional nitrogen supply since early 2026 has changed that.

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Europe's nitrogen limits are imposing real costs on farming and biogas. The absence of a market price hides escalating operational risk.

Nitrogen Is Becoming Europe’s Next Priced Pollutant – Without a Market

Europe's nitrogen limits are imposing real costs on farming and biogas. The absence of a market price hides escalating operational risk.

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Switch Bioworks, a biotechnology company focused on sustainable fertilizer, has launched advanced R&D field trials of its novel microbial fertilizer following authorization from the USDA and EPA.

Switch Bioworks Launches Authorized US Field Trials of Engineered Microbial Fertilizer

Switch Bioworks, a biotechnology company focused on sustainable fertilizer, has launched advanced R&D field trials of its novel microbial fertilizer following authorization from the USDA and EPA.

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Nitrogen is the engine of a corn crop and the line item that, in 2026, is quietly breaking farm budgets across the Corn Belt. President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties on certain phosphate fertilizer imports, a move the administration says is intended to provide immediate cost relief to American farmers while advancing a broader strategy to strengthen the country's fertilizer supply chain. The suspension is designed to increase phosphate fertilizer availability, improve market competition, and reduce one of agriculture's largest production expenses ahead of upcoming planting seasons.

Nitrogen Fertilizer Corn Costs in 2026: How Biological Inputs Are Changing the Math

Nitrogen is the engine of a corn crop and the line item that, in 2026, is quietly breaking farm budgets across the Corn Belt.

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