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Fertilizer prices surge from Iran war, squeezing weary US farmers

Fertilizer prices surge from Iran war, squeezing weary US farmers

American farmers are again feeling the squeeze after a year marked by trade turmoil and low crop prices, with the US-Israeli war on Iran fueling a fertilizer cost surge as planting season approaches. Jim Martin, an Illinois farmer who grows soybeans, corn and other crops, said fertilizer and input

Local Bozeman farm seeks new land for expansion amid shrinking leases

Local Bozeman farm seeks new land for expansion amid shrinking leases

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Chance Farm in Bozeman is seeking to expand its operations as its current leases are set to shrink over the next few years. The farm, owned and managed by Josh Chance, is looking to lease around 10 acres of land to continue its growth. Chance stated that the

Farmers markets reopen as shoppers learn to search smarter

The tote bags are ready and so are the game plans. As farmers’ markets reopen this spring, shoppers arrive with crop calendars pulled up on their phones and vendor lists already saved, turning a casual outing into a deliberate mission. In March 2026, buying local no longer runs on impulse;

Thomas Baumeister: Bison, bureaucrats and bad politics with American Prairie

In Montana, our way of life starts with the health of the land. When the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to yank bison grazing permits from American Prairie’s allotments, after years of treating bison as eligible livestock, it turns its back on that land ethic. For decades, the

Soil testing for spring planting turns crossed fingers into confidence

Gardeners obsess over seed varieties and planting dates, yet the soil under their boots often gets ignored. Soil testing for spring planting costs less than a bag of premium fertilizer and delivers answers that structure the entire season. With spring lab backlogs already forming, those who test early move forward

EU to ban plant-based 'bacon' but veggie 'burgers' survive chop

EU to ban plant-based 'bacon' but veggie 'burgers' survive chop

EU member states and lawmakers agreed Thursday to ban using meat-related terms such as "steak" and "bacon" to market plant-based foods -- but spared veggie "burgers" and "sausage". The decision marks a win for Europe's livestock farmers, many of

Skip the keto diet and eat the bread

Skip the keto diet and eat the bread

Due to its rapid weight loss effects, the ketogenic — or keto — diet has gained significant popularity in the health and wellness community. However, for most people seeking to lose weight, the drawbacks outweigh the benefits. Though wellness blogs and online influencers love talking about the potential benefits of going keto