Since 1997, Farmers' Independent Research of Seed Technologies (FIRST) has
provided timely, unbiased data farmers can use to influence their seed-buying
decisions and ultimately improve their profitability.
FSeed Inputs and Insights - 1
Fertilizer prices continued to be mixed for the second week of September
2025. Four of the eight major fertilizers were higher in price compared to last
month while the other four were less expensive. One fertilizer, DAP, was
considerably higher looking back a month. DTN designates a significant move as
anything 5% or more.
BDTN Retail Fertilizer Trends
The Federal Reserve resumed cutting interest rates after holding them
steady for nine months. Future cuts seem likely, but how fast and how far
remain uncertain.
7^An Urban's Rural View
Summit Carbon Solutions pledges financial aid to communities and annual
payments to landowners along its proposed 2,500-mile carbon pipeline route,
aiming to build trust and support.
1^Summit Announces Carbon Pipeline Plan
A deadly explosion at a Nebraska biofuels plant was likely caused by
combustible wood dust. The facility remains unsafe to access, hindering federal
investigation.
:^CSB Points to Dust in Plant Explosion
