Articles tagged under: DTN
Fertilizer Prices Remain Higher Than Last Year
Published July 24, 2022
Prices for most of the eight major fertilizers are lower now than June. Potash is the exception. According to DTN Fertilizer Reporter Russ Quinn, potash is slightly more expensive at $885 per ton. "A good chunk of the world's potash…Hotter and Drier Conditions Ahead
Published July 18, 2022
Hotter and drier conditions are in the forecast for the Northern Plains this week. DTN Ag Meteorologist John Baranick says these conditions will be a trend for the rest of July through August. "Not only during pollination, but also during…StatsCan: Tight Stocks
Published April 26, 2022
After reviewing the latest StatsCan report, DTN Canadian Grains Analyst Cliff Jamieson was focused on the tight stocks. "Durum stocks are forecast to be the lowest since the mid-1980s. Durum and oat stocks are forecast to reach record lows and…StatsCan Report Shows Fewer Canola Stocks
Published February 10, 2022
Statistics Canada’s February stocks in all positions report shows 7.56 million metric tons of canola on hand as of December 31. That’s down 43 percent year-over-year and the smallest since 2007. DTN Canada market analyst Cliff Jamieson says canola demand…Spring Conditions May Mirror ’21
Published February 9, 2022
Speaking at a Countryside Insurance farm meeting, DTN Strategic Product Manager Ben Hershey said this spring could be very similar to last year. That includes warmer conditions in March, a cooldown in April and a drier than average May. It…Top Story #3: High Fertilizer Prices
Published December 28, 2021
Fertilizer prices are significantly higher as 2021 comes to a close. DTN Fertilizer Reporter Russ Quinn says prices started to increase in December 2020. "Every week since, price have increased slightly. Right now, prices range from 63 to 220 percent…Fertilizer Prices May Bring More Sticker Shock in Spring 2022
Published December 22, 2021
Nearing the end of 2021, fertilizer prices remain significantly higher. DTN Fertilizer Analyst Russ Quinn says fertilizer is expected to be available in the spring, but the prices may still bring sticker shock. "We've seen fertilizer prices increase for a…StatsCan: Wheat and Canola Crops As Expected
Published December 5, 2021
Statistics Canada released their December Crop Production Summary report on Friday. StatsCan lowered the all-wheat production slightly from the September report to 21.65 million metric tons. DTN Canada analyst Cliff Jamieson says that is in line with pre-report trade estimates.…Why Fertilizer Prices Are High
Published October 4, 2021
Fertilizer prices are high right now, due to many reasons. It started last fall about this time, when commodity prices started to increase. Retail fertilizer price increases followed. In the spring, trade disputes, weather concerns and supply chain issues surfaced.…