Iran War Brings Fertilizer Supply Risks for Ag | Heat Wave in the West | Ag Supports 20% of U.S. Jobs
Compilation of news from industry sources (March 27, 2026) Strait of Hormuz closure and fertilizer supply risks for U.S. agriculture Following the start of “Operation Epic Fury” on Feb. 28, 2026, risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz increased sharply. This article examines the commodity market response in the first two weeks of the disruption and evaluates the vulnerability of the U.S. fertilizer supply to a prolonged closure. Mid-March heat wave shatters records in
It’s Demeter Award Time! Now With a New Female Farmer Category
By Michelle Pelletier Marshall, Women in Agribusiness Media (March 24, 2026) For years, Women in Agribusiness (WIA) has honored women in ag with its annual Demeter Award of Excellence . This year, in celebration of 2026 being designated the International Year of the Woman Farmer, we have expanded the award to include a category exclusively for female farmers. “It was more than fitting to expand our reach with this annual award in light of the United Nations’ declaration of it
