Northern Plains farmers are starting to take a closer look at fall fertilizer options. According to West Central Ag Services Senior Sales and Supply Manager Rick Walker, there’s interest in fall nitrogen. A few farmers already booked at least half of their fertilizer needs. “A lot of the needs are for corn, sugarbeets or wheat. I think there’s a plan to plant a similar amount of corn, if not more for next year.” The fertilizer markets are trading more like the grain markets. Walker says fertilizer prices can change up to three times each day and it’s different every week. “Usually the cash program is the best option with the most economical price, but the deferred program is pretty good, too. The biggest part of any of these decisions is to look at the crop plan and figure out what farmers can sell that crop for right now. Every farm will be different, but they have to look at the whole picture.”
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