Spotty rains failed to replenish soil moisture in a meaningful way

Record heat, a rare Pacific hurricane triplet, and a wobbly South American monsoon are the latest signs of a historic El Niño, and Nutrien’s Eric Snodgrass says it’s about to squeeze this fall’s harvest window, too.

Grain bulls need a shot of fresh, price-friendly fundamental news soon

But Survey Finds Wide Variation Across Regions

Sep. 2, 2026

For the first time since June 2024, more farmers expect financial improvement ahead, yet investment intentions dropped in August as producers navigate an environment where ‘returns on large investment aren’t necessarily obvious.’