The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast

Your Ag Market Analysis: What You Need to Know for 2026

The Dirt: an eKonomics podKast

Show Notes

What factors are influencing crop prices, input markets, and on-farm planning today?

Host Mike Howell sits down with Mark Tully, Nutrien's director of commercial value optimization, to explore the current state of agricultural markets and what it all means for growers heading into 2026.

Mark shares his insights into record harvests, shifting trade flows, and evolving fertilizer dynamics—from limited nitrogen and phosphate supplies to steady potash availability. He also highlights how broader economic trends and global factors are influencing farm inputs, exports, crop prices, and opportunities for farmers.

Listen to the episode to explore what's driving agricultural markets and prices today and what's expected next season.

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