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Since the U.S. led war in Iran began, prices at the pump have surged. But for farmers on the brink of the spring planting season, dishing out dollars for diesel isn’t their only concern. Fertilizer costs are on the rise too. statenews.org/section/the-oh…

Hawaii is successfully testing asphalt made from recycled fishing nets and local plastic waste. Initial findings show these “plastic roads” are as durable as traditional ones and do not leak additional microplastics into the environment. openaccessgovernment.org/paving-hawaiis…

The EPA is updating diesel exhaust fluid sensor rules for farm equipment, letting manufacturers use new sensor types to help farmers avoid costly shutdowns. This aims to lower costs for ag producers. More: usatoday.com/story/news/pol…

The U.S. Dept of Transportation's Maritime Administration announced $488.6 million in grants to improve American ports, shipyards, and maritime infrastructure, aiming to enhance cargo operations, streamline supply chains, and modernize port facilities. workboat.com/marad-announce…

Concrete is the 2nd most used material in the world after water & the cement industry accounts for roughly 8% of global carbon emissions. Researchers at the University of Miami are tackling the problem by turning algae into a sustainable concrete additive. theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/09/con…

South Dakota Soybean Processors has opened the $500M High Plains Processing plant near Mitchell, SD. The rail-served facility can process 35M bushels/year, adding 85 jobs and boosting regional capacity and market access for area producers. bnsf.com/news-media/new…

The US and Japan released an action plan for their efforts to develop alternatives to China for critical mineral and rare earth supply chains, focusing initially on price floors for a select group of minerals. nst.com.my/business/econo…

Inventories of ethanol in the U.S. have continued to build up as average daily production stays at historically high levels. marketwatch.com/story/u-s-etha…

New mineral companies, American Metal Resources and SeaX, are seeking Trump administration approval to explore the Pacific's Clarion-Clipperton Zone—an area the size of West Virginia—for mineral-rich nodules containing cobalt, nickel, and lithium.eenews.net/articles/compa…

The war in Iran is driving up fertilizer and energy costs, straining U.S. farmers already hit by tariffs. As farmers earn less, grocery prices keep rising for consumers due to supply chain pressures and surging fuel costs. More: americanbazaaronline.com/2026/03/23/ira…

Gevo is expanding its North Dakota ethanol plant to 75M gallons/year after surpassing 69M gallons last year. The facility also captured 173,000 metric tons of CO₂ and achieved nearly 3 gallons per bushel. More details: drgnews.com/2026/03/18/maj…

China has invested over $120B since 2023 in global critical minerals, strengthening its dominance in clean energy supply chains and processing. oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-…

Agricultural groups file a lawsuit targeting the country's largest fertilizer companies. The lawsuit alleges fertilizer companies have conspired to "fix, raise, maintain and/or stabilize prices" for nitrogen, phosphorus and potash since the start of 2021. farmweeknow.com/profitability/…

U.S. ethanol exports hit 212M gallons in January, reaching 40+ countries. Canada led with 70M gallons, followed by Brazil and the Netherlands. Distillers grains exports totaled 1M metric tons. More: ethanolproducer.com/articles/usda-…

Since Jan 2025, the U.S. has invested $1B+ in Latin America's critical minerals—lithium, copper, rare earths—aiming to secure key supplies for energy, defense, and tech. mining.com/us-pours-1b-in…

Even in the middle of a busy workday, it’s good to take a moment and wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀 Wishing you a safe day and a little luck in everything you do.

A market analyst says the run-up in fertilizer prices due to the Middle East conflict may have some farmers reconsidering their crop rotations this year. Producers who are trying to improve margins may plant more soybeans. brownfieldagnews.com/news/fertilize…

Despite extra nutrients moved into the US market and some tariff suspensions, fertilizer supply remains tight. Importers and distributors still face limits on inventory capacity. More details: aginfo.net/report/64853/L…

The Export-Import Bank is providing a $10 billion loan to Project Vault, an initiative to stockpile critical minerals. The project is the administration’s latest effort to reduce reliance on China. nytimes.com/2026/03/09/bus…

US military faces a strategic risk: shortages of tungsten, antimony, gallium, and germanium—key minerals for defense tech—could impact readiness in a prolonged Iran conflict. More: spglobal.com/energy/en/news…