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Farmers discuss fertilizer costs, trade and aging workforce on Fox Business

Jul 1, 2026

Fox Business segment features Tennessee dairy farmer Stephanie Nash and crop farmer Cort Halub discussing challenges in U.S. agriculture. Topics include fertilizer supply and prices, the need for public education on farming, increasing exports, the average age of farmers, and policy requests such as year-round E15 ethanol and a new farm bill. Guests reference Biden administration phosphate duties, prior Trump trade deals including the Phase One China agreement, and call for more farmer voices in Washington. Sourcing is limited to the two farmers and host commentary; no additional experts or data graphics are presented in the transcript.

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Iraq rice production rebounds with rains but climate risks persist

Jun 24, 2026

The Reuters segment reports that rice farmers in Iraq's Najaf region, including Alah al Ibrahimi, have resumed planting after years of drought restrictions. Heavy rains and improved river flows enabled the largest rice cultivation area in four years, supporting government self-sufficiency goals. Production is projected to reach over 330,000 short tons this season after near-zero output in 2025, with most rice directed to the national food ration system; imports of roughly 882,000 tons are still expected. Ministry and climate experts note the recovery remains fragile given Iraq's high climate vulnerability and variable water storage, which rose sharply from lows last year.

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