Crops Articles
Midwest Farmers Experiencing Fertilizer Shortages
Published May 9, 2018
With a late start to spring, farmers throughout the Midwest are trying to get into the field at the same time. Multiple states, including North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota, utilize many of the same sources for fertilizer. Several agricultural…Planting Delays Impact Fertilizer Availability
Published May 9, 2018
A delay in the planting season is impacting the availability of fertilizer. Jacob Haman, who is a sales agronomist for CHS Devils Lake, says it’s been tough to get trucks in. “It started a few days ago. We’d get one-or-two…A Complicated Issue
Published May 9, 2018
Agricultural Retailers Association Senior Vice-President for Public Policy, Richard Gupton, says the electronic logging device issue makes the fertilizer shortage more challenging for farmers. “It’s a logistical issue of getting trucks through in a timely way at terminals, filled up…Time Needed to Repair Key Rosario Port Terminal
Published May 9, 2018
The Argentine port terminal that was damaged last month may not be back in operation for another year-and-a-half. A cargo ship collided with a dock in the port city of Rosario, causing serious damage. Argentina is the world’s largest exporter…Rains Help Restock Fertilizer Supplies
Published May 9, 2018
Tuesday’s rain halted fieldwork around the region allowing agriculture supply companies a chance to restock fertilizer. West Central Ag Services Territory Manager, Clyde Kringlen, says fertilizer capacity was being stretched before the rains. “The last ten days were aggressive. We…Feeling Good With the Progress
Published May 9, 2018
Ada, Minnesota farmer John Brainerd is making good planting progress. “We’re feeling good where we are now.” Brainerd will jump right into soybeans once the wheat and beets are in. “We’re almost to the middle of May. That’s when soybeans…Scrambling for Fertilizer at Times
Published May 9, 2018
Keeping up with fertilizer demand has ag retailers scrambling at times. Halstad Elevator Company General Manager Robin Stene says there is plenty of fertilizer. The product is just not where it needs to be at times. “Logistically, there will be…Canola Minute
Published May 8, 2018
Here’s the latest Canola Minute from the Northern Canola Growers Association. This week, Associate Director Sheri Coleman continues the conversation about the Worlds of Flavors Conference.Review ’18 Weed Control Plans
Published May 8, 2018
Now is the time for farmers to be evaluating their weed control plans for the 2018 growing season. Maverick Ag agronomist Mark Rohrich, based in Ashley, North Dakota, tell farmers to stick with the plan they had going into the…